Small Business Credit Analyst

Posted 4 Days Ago
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Omaha, Auckland, NZL
In-Office
48K-79K Annually
Entry level
Financial Services
The Role
Performs independent credit underwriting and analysis for small business loans, including financial statement spreading, cash flow, guarantor, collateral, risk rating, and industry analysis. Prepares credit memos and loan presentation packets, makes decisions within lending authority, maintains documentation, supports customers, and ensures compliance with lending policies, laws, BSA/AML requirements, and internal controls. Uses bank lending systems and manages multiple deadlines while working independently.
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At FNBO, our employees are the heart of our story—and we’re committed to their success! Please see below the details of this career opportunity and how it fits into our organization’s success.

Summary of the Job:

 

The Small Business Credit Analyst will perform independent credit analysis of small business loan requests (CRE, C&I, and Agribusiness). The analyst also will complete financial analysis and evaluation of credit worthiness. The role will decision business credit applications using sound lending practices and in accordance with all applicable policies, laws and regulations and prepare loan memorandums, risk rating matrices, financial analysis and collateral analysis. The incumbent will develop and maintain a thorough understanding of loan products and procedures and interact with and provide an exceptional customer experience to internal and external customers.

About This Role:

 

Conduct complete credit underwriting including: 

  • Prepare accurate and timely loan presentation packets (credit memos) for new credit requests, loan renewals and annual reviews.
  • Utilize abbreviated underwriting strategies on qualifying requests.
  • Spread and analyze financial information (e.g. CPA prepared statements, tax returns, internal financial statements, etc.) for borrowers, guarantors and related entities. 
  • Conduct the appropriate level of guarantor analysis to include: credit bureau reports, personal financial statements and tax returns. Spread and analyze personal guarantor cash flow and provide global cash flow analysis inclusive of all known contingent liabilities.
  • Perform collateral analysis including margin/loan-to-value calculation.
  • Determine the appropriate risk rating for credits using the FNNI risk rating matrix and appropriate verbiage to support the assigned rating.
  • Process requests in a timely manner to ensure desired service levels and compliance requirements are met. 
  • Research credit requests including related commitments, background on borrowing entities, analyze industry risks

Approve loan requests within individual designated lending authority.

Become proficient in all operations and procedures of the lending department and related computer systems including the bank’s mainframe system, nCino, and Credit Assessment.

Ensure compliance with loan policy and compliance standards, including the Bank’s BSA/AML program.  Complete all assigned compliance training and adhere to internal procedures and controls, as required.  Report any known violations of compliance policy, laws, or regulation, as well as suspicious customer and/or account activity.

Provide exceptional customer service to staff, customers, and other related parties in support of the credit process. Work with internal and/or external customers to answer any questions and supply additional support needed to complete underwriting of loan applications.

Exhibit professional behavior and promote positive working relationships. Maintain regular and predictable attendance in alignment with departmental/divisional policy.

Maintain complete and accurate file documentation.

The Ideal Candidate for This Role:

 

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field or equivalent work experience
  • General understanding of financial statements, lending policies, procedures, practices, and documentation including cash flow and collateral analysis
  • Ability to adapt and manage multiple deadlines is required
  • Experience in credit analysis is preferred

Other Knowledge and Skills:

  • Strong analytical skills and detail oriented
  • Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor own work to ensure quality
  • Manage competing demands in a changing environment while working independently most of the time
  • Follow instructions, respond to management direction, and solicit feedback to improve performance
  • Proficient in PC operation and demonstrated understanding of Microsoft Office Applications and Outlook

Candidates must possess unrestricted work authorization and not require future sponsorship.

Compensation:

 

Compensation range (base pay): $47,613.00-$78,560.00

This role may have a specific starting pay within this range.

Final compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Work Environment:

It is anticipated that the incumbent in this role will work in a hybrid capacity, balancing in-person collaboration three (3) days a week with remote flexibility two (2) days a week. As part of our team, you'll experience the energy and relationship-building of face-to-face collaboration while still enjoying the flexibility of remote workdays. We provide the tools and technology to ensure seamless transitions between work environments, supporting your productivity wherever you are. Please note that work location is subject to change based on business needs.

Benefits Overview:

We offer a variety of benefits designed to keep you and your family physically and financially healthy. Not only do we offer a competitive salary and work-life balance, we offer benefits to match your needs:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

  • 401k, With Matching Contributions

  • Time Off Programs

  • Health Savings Account (HSA)/Dependent Care

  • Employee Banking

  • Growth Opportunities

  • Tuition Assistance

  • Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance

Learn more about FNBO benefits here: https://www.fnbo.com/careers/benefits/.

For additional information regarding compensation and benefits, e-mail FNBO at [email protected]. To ensure you receive a response, include the number of this job (listed below) in the subject line of your message.

Job number: R-20261562

Equal Opportunity & Belonging:

FNBO believes that the quality of our employee experience is at the heart of our customer experience. One key pillar of our intended employee experience is Belonging. Belonging means we are committed to fostering a workplace culture where employees of all backgrounds feel valued, recognized, and empowered to be their authentic selves—no matter their role or where they are in their journey.

Learn more here.

FNBO is an equal opportunity employer for all employees and applicants and makes employment decisions without regard to status or identity.

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FNBO is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer - Member FDIC

FNBO follows federal law regarding the use of marijuana (this applies to all non-California applicants)

Application Deadline:

All our jobs will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days.  Job postings may come down prior to 5 calendar days based on volume of applicants.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
  • General understanding of financial statements, lending policies, procedures, practices, and documentation, including cash flow and collateral analysis
  • Ability to adapt and manage multiple deadlines
  • Experience in credit analysis
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Accuracy, thoroughness, and ability to monitor work quality
  • Ability to manage competing demands and work independently
  • Ability to follow instructions, respond to management direction, and solicit feedback
  • Proficiency with PC operation, Microsoft Office applications, and Outlook
  • Unrestricted work authorization without requiring future sponsorship

Fnbo Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fnbo and has not been reviewed or approved by Fnbo.

  • Retirement Support Retirement plans include a matching 401(k) with an additional company contribution and other savings programs such as pension, stock bonus, and profit sharing. These features are portrayed as a strong component of total rewards.
  • Parental & Family Support Family supports include paid caregiving time for birth or adoption and for serious family health needs, caregiver leave, new‑parent assistance, and childcare resources. These offerings are highlighted as helpful for employees balancing work and family.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time away is described as generous, combining paid time off with a broad set of observed holidays. Volunteer time off further adds flexibility for personal and community needs.

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The Company
HQ: Omaha, NE
3,917 Employees
Year Founded: 1857

What We Do

For more than 165 years, FNBO, a subsidiary of First National of Nebraska, has set the standard for outstanding customer service coupled with some of the most innovative financial products in the industry. When it opened in 1857, FNBO was a local bank that served only Omaha and the surrounding communities. Today, FNBO has locations in eight states and more than 6.6 million customers across the country. First National of Nebraska and its affiliates have nearly $30 billion in managed assets and 5,000 employee associates. We've come a long way in the last century and a half. As you browse through our site, we think you'll understand why we've been so successful – and why we're so excited about what the future holds for our customers and our organization. Check us out at www.fnbo.com.

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