Credit Analyst - Ag Concentration

Duties & Responsibilities

• Financial statement spreading and analysis, including calculation of Debt Service Coverage or Fixed Charge Coverage Ratios per Busey guidelines.
• Use financial data such as cash flow, liquidity, profitability, and leverage to determine and minimize the overall risk of extending credit to businesses and individuals.
• Work with Commercial Relationship Managers or other Lending staff to prepare clear and concise Commercial Credit Approval Request (CCAR) memos that include all pertinent information associated with the overall risk of the loan, identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the Borrower.
• Evaluate collateral, industry data and other relevant credit information.
• Assist with Portfolio Management duties to include testing financial covenants, monitoring monthly borrowing base reports, preparing portfolio reviews and sensitive asset reports, as assigned.
• Assist Commercial Relationship Managers with the preparation of opportunity memos for new and existing relationships.
• Develop a working knowledge of the Commercial Banking Loan Policy and systems, including nCino.
• Assist with other duties or special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of financial accounting

Ability:

• Multi-task and work independently
• Analyze and solve problems
• Take independent action within established guidelines and develop new procedures and approaches when needed
• Perform duties under frequent time pressures

Education & Training

• Requires Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Business, Finance, Agribusiness.
• Requires 0-2 years of Credit experience.
• Requires knowledge of Microsoft Office.

EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability