Location: This position requires onsite work at our Seattle Financial Center.
Assists Relationship Managers (RM) in the credit analysis and evaluation process of existing and potential loan customers. Provides analytical support to the RMs under the supervision of more senior team members. With direction as necessary, prepares written credit authorizations, spreads business financial statements, and prepares personal cash flow worksheets and reviews financial projections and automated spreadsheets for analyzing private banking and commercial borrowers and prospects. Requires applicable college-level coursework in accounting or finance or equivalent related work experience.
Essential Functions:
- Assists RM in credit analysis, assessment of risk rating, problem loan reporting and other credit administration requirements.
- Reviews and evaluates business financial reports, prepares written credit authorizations pursuant to Bank policy and ensures proper monitoring and documentation are reviewed.
- Prepares financial projections and customized automated spreadsheets for analyzing private banking and commercial borrowers and prospects.
- Develops financial models based upon customized financial formats.
- Prepares financial statement presentations for analyzing business borrowers.
- Performs compliance and risk management duties as required or assigned.
- Regular, reliable attendance is required.
- Assists with other department duties and projects, as requested by team lead.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of credit analysis and underwriting experience.
- College-level course work, preferably in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field.
- Strong accounting aptitude.
- Demonstrated analytical/problem solving ability.
- Experience with computer assisted financial analysis and PC-based financial models; knowledge of spreadsheet applications (Microsoft Excel, etc).
- Strong knowledge of Bank loan policies and general commercial documentation requirements.
- Ability to prioritize assignments and handle multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of service to both internal and external clients.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate with and work effectively with diverse groups of people
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including grammar, correspondence abilities, etc.
- Organizational and analytical skills, strategic thinking and ability to work collaboratively or independently.
- Proficient PC and technical skills to navigate software, including the Microsoft Office Suite of products, word processing, spreadsheets, database, desktop information management, Internet, and related applications.
- Demonstrated self-motivation and initiative; ability to work well both independently and with others.
Compensation:
Credit Analyst II - $82,893 - $124,340
Credit Analyst III - $94,942 - $142,493
The compensation range represents the low and high end of the base compensation range for this position based in Seattle, WA. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. This position is eligible to participate in an applicable annual bonus plan.
What Our Culture Can Offer You:
Our benefit philosophy is to provide you with a comprehensive package to secure your overall wellness and help you become and remain a fulfilled and productive employee. Our benefits include Health, Financial, Retirement and Work/Life Benefits. We are proud to share an overview of our benefits HERE as part of your total compensation.
Washington Trust Bank celebrates diversity in the workplace and actively recruits talent to help reflect the unique communities where we live and work. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic information and any other protected characteristics outline by state, federal and local laws. We believe strength comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our team, and we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.
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Skills Required
- 3+ years of credit analysis and underwriting experience
- College-level coursework in accounting, finance, business, or a related field, or equivalent related work experience
- Strong accounting aptitude
- Analytical and problem-solving ability
- Experience with computer-assisted financial analysis and PC-based financial models
- Knowledge of spreadsheet applications, including Microsoft Excel
- Knowledge of bank loan policies and commercial documentation requirements
- Ability to prioritize assignments and manage multiple priorities
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Organizational and analytical skills with strategic thinking
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related computer applications
- Self-motivation, initiative, and ability to work independently and collaboratively
What We Do
Community driven. Fun. Energetic. Relationship centric. Most likely, when you think of the banking industry these are not terms that come to mind. Washington Trust Bank is different, and we are proud of that difference. We are enthusiastic and passionate about providing rewarding careers and excited about building relationships in the communities we serve. We’re an equal opportunity employer offering a comprehensive benefits program and pride ourselves on being an excellent place to work, meeting the financial needs of our individual, business and wealth management clients.
