Credit Analyst Trainee
First South Farm Credit

Job Info

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JOB DESCRIPTION

The holder of this position will develop and analyze all types of credit information with a large range of loan requests up to 250K. The analysis includes an in-depth interpretation of the applicant's financial information with a focus on owners' equity, working capital, and debt coverage to determine the short and long-term viability of the loan request. The analyst will analyze the overall risk to the Association by utilizing those ratios and our potential collateral position to help the branch determine the best route forward on all loan requests.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Obtains and assembles information provided by the loan officer into a coherent and comprehensive loan package.
• Uses provided financial information to determine potential risks to the company and applicant credit worthiness.
• Analyzes financial statements, tax returns, and profit and loss statements for any individual or business associated with the loan request.
• Processes and prepares underwriting analysis for authorized credit personnel to make credit decisions, under direction of the Credit Analysis Manager.
• Maintains and makes recommendations on loan underwriting standards and procedures.

Education/Experience/Knowledge

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Economics.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Solid knowledge of computers, Microsoft Excel, and related software.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong analysis, judgment, and communication (oral and written) skills.
• Problem solving skills and ability to work in a team atmosphere.
• High level of efficiency, accuracy, and responsibility.
• Motivated with a strong desire to take on new challenges and learn.
• Ability to handle frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment.
• Self-starter and ability to be assertive and arrive at sound business decisions.
• Demonstrates initiative and can work responsibly with minimal supervision.

Leadership and advancement opportunities are available to analysts who display a thorough understanding of company policies, communicate clearly and effectively throughout the loan approval process, and adequately develop their knowledge of farm and nonfarm industries.

Benefits of being part of the First South team include:

• Competitive pay
• Personal development
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental and vision care
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Disability and life insurance
• Incentive plan

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