Job Description
Job Description A confidential banking client in Southern Illinois is seeking a motivated
Credit Analyst . This role offers the opportunity to work closely with bankers and contribute in a community-focused environment. While primarily hybrid,
remote work may be possible depending on qualifications.
The Credit Analyst will assess the creditworthiness of applicants across commercial, real estate, agricultural (with an emphasis on ag loan underwriting), and consumer loans. You’ll prepare detailed credit presentations, analyze financial statements and tax returns, evaluate collateral, and ensure compliance with internal policies and regulations.
Key Responsibilities - Analyze credit quality through financial statements, tax returns, credit reports, and collateral values.
- Prepare financial spreads, ratio analyses, and cash flow models.
- Develop professional credit presentations outlining strengths, weaknesses, and risks.
- Collaborate with loan officers and communicate with clients as needed.
- Recommend credit risk ratings and document policy exceptions.
- Assist with loan reviews, portfolio monitoring, and audits.
- Participate as a non-voting member of Loan Committee meetings.
Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or economics.
- 2-4+ years of credit analysis experience, preferably in commercial banking.
- Strong knowledge of financial accounting principles, economics, and credit techniques.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills, including financial modeling.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- High attention to detail, integrity, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Compensation & Benefits - Base Salary: $65,000 - $90,000 (commensurate with experience).
- Health & Insurance: Multiple medical plan options, dental, vision, life, AD&D, long-term disability, free HSA account with employer contributions, supplemental/voluntary benefits, and pre-tax deferral choices.
- Retirement & Ownership: 401(k) with discretionary employer match in stock, financial advisory services, and stock purchase opportunities.
- Paid Time Off: Generous vacation, personal and sick leave (with rollover), bank holidays, and bereavement leave.
- Wellness & Extras: Health club reimbursements, discounted banking services, logo apparel reimbursement, cell phone reimbursement, casual dress days, service awards, and paid parking (where applicable).
- Professional Growth & Rewards: Training opportunities (on-site & off-site), flexible work options, annual discretionary bonus, role-specific incentives, and employee referral bonuses.
This is a
confidential search managed by an external recruiter . Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
To apply or learn more, contact:
Crystal Fryers - Executive Recruiter crystal.fryers@gogpac.com
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
Job Tags
Casual work, Remote work, Flexible hours,