Credit Analyst

Security Federal Savings Bank

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Lafayette, Indiana

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

This role supports the bank's credit administration by performing financial analysis on commercial loan requests and producing credit memos. It also involves tracking covenants, supporting annual reviews of major borrowers, and maintaining customer relationships.

Qualifications

You possess strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. You have exceptional knowledge of arithmetic and its applications, and are proficient in using Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

arithmetic

accounting

Job Description

Description

This position is responsible for supporting the credit administration function of the bank through input and analysis of financial information, credit memo production, covenant tracking and the annual review process.

Specific Job Functions:

  1. Strategic Objectives
  2. Reviews, executes, and practices objectives within SFSB’s Strategic Plan.
  3. Specific Job Duties
  4. Performs credit analysis on commercial loan requests under direction of Commercial Credit Manager.
  5. Completes applicable sections of commercial loan request memos.
  6. Inputs financial information into the credit origination system.
  7. Requests additional information from commercial development officers as needed to complete analysis
  8. Identifies risks and performs trend analysis to support commercial credit originations and renewals.
  9. Helps ensure the bank is taking prudent risk on commercial loans.
  10. Supports the annual review of major borrowers
  11. Supports the covenant tracking process and completes analysis of interim financials as needed.
  12. Other duties as assigned by management or direct supervisor
  13. Building Customer Relationships
  14. Actively participates in local business and community activities
  15. Promotes a favorable image of the bank in all business activities within the community.
  16. Makes calls on new or existing customers with commercial development officers as needed to understand loan requests
  17. Supports the bank’s strong relationship banking culture through on-going customer contact, quality customer service, and superior product knowledge.
  18. Communication
  19. Must be able to communicate thought clearly, both orally and written.
  20. Must be able to communicate throughout all levels of the organization.
  21. Reports at internal Branch meeting monthly.
  22. Participates in monthly branch staff meetings.
  23. Communicates with Branch staff regularly.
  24. Compliance
  25. Present and review loan requests, as defined by the loan policies, with directives for the consideration and approval or rejection.
  26. Responsible for knowing and complying with all Bank policies and procedures that apply to the position.
  27. Responsible for knowing and complying with all Federal Regulations and bank policies/procedures that apply to position, including the BSA/AML/OFAC and CIP Program.
  28. Additional Responsibilities
  29. Participates on SFSB’s assigned committees.
  30. Coordinates PTO days with supervisor to ensure department is adequately staffed at all times.
  31. Answers phone as needed.
  32. Performs other duties as directed by supervisor.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not required
  • Experience and working knowledge of the banking industry, rules, and regulations preferred but not required
  • Must possess verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with staff and management
  • Must have good analytical and organizational skills and be able to support and maintain strong and positive working rapport with various Bank departments
  • Exceptional knowledge of arithmetic and its applications. Use mathematics to solve problems
  • Basic accounting knowledge preferred but not required
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including (but not limited to) Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Must be able to use internet and business applications that require use of internet
  • Successful completion of in-house training programs
  • Exceptional customer service and professional skills
  • Strong telephone skills
  • Ability to multi-task, work independently, delegate, and make decisions

Security Federal Savings Bank

Security Federal Savings Bank has maintained a presence as a secure community bank since the doors opened in 1934. We are the premier financial institution in Cass, Howard, Carroll, Tippecanoe and the surrounding counties. We are not owned or governed by stock-holders like many financial institutions; we are a community bank owned by our depositors. We are one of a few remaining mutual banks in the nation. That is why when you invest in Security Federal, you are also investing in the community in which you live and your money will remain in the county of deposit for community reinvestment. Security Federal maintains five full-service branch locations in Cass, Howard, Carroll and Tippecanoe Counties. Security Federal is also home to local trust specialists which are not found in our competing markets. Security Federal Savings Bank is a full service bank offering commercial and personal products and services including commercial loans, home mortgage lending, consumer loans, home equity loans, checking and savings accounts, certificate of deposits/IRA’s, health savings accounts, electronic banking, online banking, mobile banking trust and investment services. The customer experience is our number one priority. When you place a call into Security Federal, you speak with our receptionist, not an automated phone directory system. We give every customer the time needed to explain their situation. The team at Security Federal commits to ensuring that we remain vital to our communities by following the core values of COURTESY, SAFETY, and FLEXIBILITY.
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