SUMMARY: The Corporate Banking Analyst performs a supporting role, focusing on sourcing financing opportunities, credit risks analysis, credit risks monitoring, and on-going management of corporate clients. Performs other related duties as necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain continuous contact with key syndication banks in Corporate and Investment Banking space, primarily those specializing in leveraged finance, M&A finance and structured finance facilities for the purpose of sourcing new financing opportunities. 

Establish and expand the Bank's relationship with investment banks and key financial sponsors across a wide variety of industries.

Prepare Credit Approval Memorandums for presentation to applicable approval authority committee. The memos will be for existing loans, new potential loans, Annual Reviews (to be completed on time), waivers, amendments, and others as required.

Underwrite and analyze loans by evaluating and reviewing loan information, including but not limited to financial projections, risk mitigation, financial statements, financial models, lender presentations/decks, public filings, data rooms, diligence reports, appraisal reports, and other related loan information and supporting documentation.

Ensure that the loan package complies with credit, underwriting standards and lending/credit policies.

Pro-actively anticipate questions/topics that credit committee members will likely focus on, sufficiently address those topics and include in the credit documents, and be prepared and ready to address/discuss those points at committee if needed.

Assist the Corporate Banking group concerning loan policies and procedures, quality control matters, loan review, and underwriting.

Assist in monitoring the financial performance of the portfolio, completing waivers and amendments, assisting with quarterly and other reporting.

Participate in Corporate Banking pipeline meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required. CPA, CFA, or Master’s (or in progress) highly preferred. Minimum 1-3 years of experience in corporate banking or investment banking. Experience in credit analysis in a similar position. Good knowledge of financial analysis & credit risk assessment. Understanding of the operational aspects of client relationships. Understanding of operational procedures and compliance rules and guidelines. Proficient in MS Office Suite.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Self-leadership skills. Time management; prioritization skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving abilities. 

All candidates for hire will undergo a credit and criminal background check. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
 
Grove Bank & Trust is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veteran/Disability.