Senior Credit Analyst

At First Fidelity Bank, we are looking for talented, enthusiastic team members with a passion for service excellence. Our employees are critical to our overall success. We invest in our employees by providing excellent training and development, as well as advancement opportunities. We offer our employees a family environment, great benefits, competitive pay and paid time off for work/life balance. We are dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve, and we encourage our employees to participate in charitable giving and volunteer opportunities. One of our Core Values is to provide a caring place to work where people truly enjoy coming to work each day. Colleagues of First Fidelity Bank take pride in working here, make lasting friendships and have fun! This position has some location flexibility. Duty station may be housed in our Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Denver, or greater Phoenix office based on the location of the selected candidate SUMMARY To provide for the accurate spreading and analysis of business and individual financial statements. Analyze accounts receivable, inventory and accounts payable for verification of availability of funds for borrowing base clients. Prepares or oversees the preparation of detailed credit memorandums analyzing all credit parameters used in loan approval process. Provides projection modeling, loan covenant compliance, profitability analysis and risk rating analysis for current and prospective clients. Assists in the preparation of industry analysis. Handles special projects and provides customer service support to internal clients such as Commercial Relationship Managers. Supervises one or more commercial credit analysts. PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. * Analyzes all data, providing accurate information and sound judgment regarding the borrower's total relationship. Conducting research on the borrowers, guarantors and contractors as necessary. * Prepares formal loan proposals, risk rating matrices and loan pricing worksheets which summarize the total relationship and a complete financial overview to include ratio and trend analysis. * Recognizes and notifies the Commercial Relationship Manager when there are loan policy exceptions, loan covenant violations, and a lack of required financial information. * Performs research across a broad spectrum of industries. * Proficient in industry specific software like Jack Henry and Baker Hill Statement Analyzer. * Performs other relevant duties as assigned. * Advanced knowledge of financial statement analysis to include ratio and trend analysis and forecasting/projections. * Provides technical and operation support to Commercial Relationship Managers * Streamlines and enhances the communicating of new business requests to the Chief Credit Officer. * As requested, goes on client calls with Commercial Relationship Managers. * Maintains thorough knowledge of new and current regulations. * Performs additional duties as required. * Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the job. QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: * At least five years of experience as a Credit Analyst, or equivalent work experience. * Work experience must demonstrate a thorough understanding of the analysis and write up of lending opportunities. * Experience underwriting owner-occupied real estate including loans as well as lines of credit, equipment financing and loans secured by income producing investment properties. * Work experience should demonstrate ability to lead or supervise commercial credit analysts. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: * Bachelor's degree in finance-related field (Finance, Accounting, or Economics) required. * Certifications such as Certified Credit Analyst, Certified Financial Analyst, etc. preferred. * Minimum 12 hours in accounting successfully completed. * Successful completion of statistics courses preferred. OTHER REQUIREMENTS (SKILLS, ABILITIES, CHARACTERISTICS): * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral. * Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills. * Must have advanced computer skills, particularly in the use of Word, Excel [spreadsheets] and Office Suite products. * Excellent time management skills. * Adaptability and flexibility, specifically willingness to work overtime if deal flow requires. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: No PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work in a normal office environment. AA/EOE M/F/D/V MEMBER FDIC