Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team at First Financial Partners as a Credit Analyst in New Orleans! We're offering a $7,500 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates who bring expertise in financial risk assessment and credit evaluation. This hybrid role combines in-office collaboration with remote flexibility, allowing you to thrive while supporting our commercial lending division. You'll analyze complex financial statements, evaluate creditworthiness, and make data-driven recommendations that directly impact our portfolio's success. We provide comprehensive training, mentorship, and clear pathways for career advancement. If you're detail-oriented with a passion for financial integrity, we invite you to apply today and become part of our award-winning team.
Responsibilities
- Analyze financial statements, tax returns, and cash flow projections to assess credit risk
- Prepare detailed credit memos with clear risk ratings and lending recommendations
- Monitor existing loan portfolios for compliance and early warning signs of deterioration
- Collaborate with Relationship Managers to structure complex credit solutions
- Stay updated on industry regulations and economic trends affecting credit decisions
- Present credit analyses to senior leadership and loan committees
- Utilize advanced financial modeling tools to forecast default probabilities
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- 3+ years of commercial credit analysis or lending experience
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling software
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and credit risk frameworks
- Professional certification (CFA, CRCM, or MBA) preferred
- Exceptional analytical skills with attention to detail
- Proven ability to interpret complex financial data
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills