Description
Credit Analyst Benefit Highlights
- Hybrid work schedule
- Paid vacation, personal, sick, holiday, volunteer & birthday time off
- 401(k) with 6% match and 4% profit-sharing contribution
- Vision, dental, and top-notch health insurance
- HSA, Flexible spending plans, life insurance, short-term/long-term disability coverage
Location: Kalamazoo, MI (Main Office)
About The Role
As a Commercial Credit Analyst II, you’ll take the lead in evaluating complex credit requests, guiding SBA loan processes, and mentoring junior analysts to strengthen our commercial lending operations. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional ready to make a strategic impact on portfolio quality and risk management.
Where You’re Headed
Credit Analysts gain valuable experience that can open the door to next-level roles, including a Commercial Loan Officer, or positions within Consumer or Mortgage Lending. Whether you want to grow your skills as a Credit Analyst or transition into another lending role, your future is full of possibilities!
What You’ll Do
- Lead complex credit analyses and SBA loan evaluations to support sound lending decisions
- Manage loan renewals, post-closing reviews, and ensure documentation accuracy
- Prepare detailed reports on portfolio performance, including risk ratings and collateral concentrations
- Collaborate with SBA partners, auditors, and regulatory examiners to maintain compliance and streamline processes
- Participate in loan committee meetings and contribute to decision-making
- Mentor and support the development of junior credit analysts
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of SBA guidelines and loan enhancement programs
Is This You?
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business (Accounting, Economics, or Finance preferred) or equivalent experience
- Successful completion of a formal credit training program
- SBA knowledge and experience (SBA SOP 50-10, SABA 7a and 504 credit analysis)
- Strong competency in basic computer operations and Microsoft Office
- Demonstrated analytical skills in cash flow, collateral, and financial analysis
- Strong communication and grammar skills (written and oral)
- Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities
- Positivity, team focus, and professionalism in conduct, communication, and appearance
- Ability to be bonded
- Some local travel to business or member sites as needed
Why Join Arbor?
For over 90 years, Arbor Financial Credit Union has helped members and employees thrive. We’ve built a workplace grounded in our core values: Work Together, Do the Right Thing, Be Creative, and Have Fun. Here, you’ll enjoy meaningful work, growth opportunities, caring teams, and great benefits. Visit our website to discover what makes us exceptional and apply in minutes: www.arborfcu.org/careers.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, preferably Accounting, Economics, or Finance, or equivalent experience
- Successful completion of a formal credit training program
- Knowledge and experience with SBA SOP 50-10 and SBA 7(a) and 504 credit analysis
- Competency in basic computer operations and Microsoft Office
- Analytical skills in cash flow, collateral, and financial analysis
- Strong written and oral communication and grammar skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
- Professional conduct, communication, and appearance
- Ability to be bonded
What We Do
Arbor Financial Credit Union is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial cooperative serving families and businesses across West and Southwest Michigan. Founded as the Kalamazoo School Employees Credit Union, it now offers banking and lending products including checking, savings, mortgages, auto loans, and small-business loans. The organization focuses on helping members improve their financial well-being while reinvesting in the communities it serves.
