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Wheatland Bank Credit Analyst in Pasco, Washington
About The Role Our growing financial institution is seeking a Credit Analyst to be an integral part of our Commercial Lending team. The successful candidate will provide support to the Chief Banking Officer and Loan Officers by analyzing customer financial statements, tax returns, budgets, and other financial data. Performs ratio, industry benchmark, historical, and budget to actual comparative analysis. Prepare loan reports from which loan decisions are based upon and performs underwriting analysis. Provides quality customer service through friendly, professional, and efficient service to customers and outside associates. Assures effective and efficient administration of installment, commercial and real estate loan collateral files by the timely and accurate processing of all documents and entries, which are in compliance with bank, State, and Federal regulations. Assists commercial lenders with credit analysis and credit approval. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepares and/or oversees the preparation of credit authorizations, supporting documents and loan information sheets for new and existing accounts Spreads and/or analyzes financial statements and tax returns of potential and existing customers using appropriate tools and credit criteria. Analyze financial statements and tax returns and develop and convey questions and comments pertaining to financial trends and relevant borrower and industry data. Analyze and research the value of collateral securing loans including preparation of internal commercial real estate evaluation forms. Communicate with borrowers to obtain additional information, ask questions, etc. Supports Loan Officers in related portfolio management activities,. Monitor borrower's financial condition, covenant compliance, and communicate deterioration or changes in borrower financial condition. Maintain service level expectations as defined by the bank. Performs related duties as assigned. Actively participates in Bank related and community volunteer events. Comply with Bank policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act, the Patriot Act, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control About You QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or similar/related field (or) more than four years of bank lending experience 1 year of banking experince preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, ABILITY: Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. Effective time management, and excellent communication skills are required. Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Strong organizational and time management skills are essential WORK ENVIRONMENT: Must be able to routinely perform work indoors in climate-controlled shared work area with moderate noise level PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to: sit; use hands in repetitive motions to finger, grasp, handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to: stand; walk; and lift or reach with hands and arms. Must be able to operate routine office equipment including computer terminals and keyboards, telephones, copiers, facsimiles, and calculators. Must be able to routinely perform work on computer for an average of 6-8 hours per day, when necessary. Must be able to work extended hours or travel off site whenever required or requested by management. Must be capable of regular, reliable and timely attendance. Must be capable of climbing / descending stairs in an em