Commercial Real Estate Senior Credit Analyst

 

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Job Description

Job Description

This role has multiple levels, open to candidates with 3+ years of experience in a finance/analytical related role. The successful candidate will be hired for the level of the position that aligns with their experience. Please note that the salary range provided corresponds to the lowest level of the position posted.

The Commercial Real Estate Credit Analyst supports Relationship Managers and Portfolio Managers to manage an assigned portfolio of customer relationships. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Overseeing accurate and consistent financial statements spreads, quarterly trend analyses, quarterly monitoring reports and covenant tests in accordance with bank spreading standards and credit policies. Analyzing financial data and preparing comprehensive written analyses, analyzing portfolio credit quality and assisting with industry sector reviews, assisting Portfolio Managers in preparing and presenting credit requests for Credit Approval.

Key Responsibilities

Underwriting & Credit Analysis

• Analyze borrower financials, property cash flows, collateral valuation, sponsor strength, covenant sensitivities, and market conditions

• Prepare clear, comprehensive written credit analyses and supporting documentation

• Support Portfolio Managers in preparing, underwriting, and presenting credit requests for approval

• Execute straightforward credit requests for existing clients with limited supervision

• Assist with annual company‑wide credit reviews for clients with multiple property holdings, including analysis beyond bank‑financed properties

Transaction & Deal Support

• Support both existing property transactions (including refinancings) and ground‑up construction projects, including budget monitoring and monthly construction draw reviews through project completion

• Assist with new deal originations, evaluating opportunities with typical transaction sizes of $50MM–$100MM, with select transactions up to $750MM

• Participate in the preparation and negotiation of term sheets, as applicable

Portfolio Management & Credit Monitoring

• Support Relationship Managers and Portfolio Managers in managing an assigned portfolio of commercial real estate client relationships

• Perform accurate and consistent spreading of borrower financial statements in accordance with bank standards and credit policies

• Prepare quarterly trend analyses, monitoring reports, and covenant compliance testing

• Maintain compliance monitoring and financial reporting databases, including tracking credit agreement requirements, borrower financial receipt, and key credit metrics

• Participate in quarterly portfolio reviews, including analysis of operating statements, rent rolls, and risk assessments

• Proactively identify and communicate emerging risks, mitigants, and other issues at the transaction and portfolio level

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate effectively with Credit Approvers and internal risk partners

• Participate in client bank meetings, as needed, to support underwriting, portfolio management, and risk discussions

• Serve as a reliable first line of credit analysis, escalating issues appropriately

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience

• Three to five years of experience in a finance/analytical related role

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Background in commercial real estate, finance, accounting, or economics

• Strong commercial real estate credit underwriting and financial analysis skills

• Experience with CRE cash flow modeling, collateral valuation, covenant analysis, sponsor analysis, and market research

• Demonstrated ability to independently perform financial analyses for new requests, modifications, and ongoing credit monitoring

• Experience authoring credit memoranda and supporting credit approval processes

• Effective