Credit Analyst I/II - Global Corporate and Investment Banking - Power & Utilities

Job Description:

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Job Description: This job is responsible for analyzing and interpreting a client's credit worthiness, evaluating credit risks, and writing credit approval memos for annual renewals and new lending opportunities. Key responsibilities include analyzing qualitative and quantitative data such as client's financials, projections, industry data, covenant compliance, and collateral appraisals to ensure compliance with the bank's risk appetite. Job expectations include completing regular monitoring and underwriting tasks and supporting key internal stakeholders to achieve successful execution of new transactions. This role will be filled as a GCIB Credit Analyst within our Power & Utilities group.

Responsibilities:

Analyzes client's financial performance by comparing it to past performance, projections, and industry standards

Reviews financial statements, assesses the client's compliance with financial covenants, and renews risk ratings, while recommending changes as warranted

Assists in the underwriting, credit risk analysis, negotiation, and closing of new transactions or existing transactions, while adhering to all relevant policies and procedures

Evaluates transaction and relationship risk-adjusted profitability to facilitate the allocation of capital

Builds projection models for the client (as needed) based on historical performance, industry forecasts, and other due diligence findings

Developing financial statement forecasts and enterprise valuations

Discussing the merits of financing transactions from a credit risk and relationship perspective

Reviewing legal documentation related to loans and derivatives

Writing credit memorandums to summarize your analysis and conclusions

Required Qualifications :

Commercial and/or corporate banking credit underwriting–related experience, preferably within a bank or large financial institution

Understanding of foundational finance and accounting concepts

Proficient written and verbal communication skills

Strong time‑management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Proficiency in Excel, including the use of formulas and data analysis tools

Demonstrated experience analyzing corporate financial statements, interpret income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements

Experience producing analytical written summaries

Desired Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree with emphasis in finance, accounting or economics

Skills:

Analytical Thinking

Financial Analysis

Financial Forecasting and Modeling

Profitability Analysis

Research Analysis

Attention to Detail

Business Acumen

Credit and Risk Assessment

Underwriting

Written Communications

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Portfolio Analysis

Prioritization

Technical Documentation

Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 40