Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team at Northwest Financial Partners, a leading commercial lender serving Oregon's thriving business community. We're seeking a detail-oriented Senior Credit Analyst to evaluate loan applications, assess credit risks, and contribute to our mission of fueling sustainable business growth. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement in Portland's vibrant financial district.
Responsibilities
- Analyze financial statements, cash flows, and creditworthiness of commercial borrowers
- Prepare detailed credit memos and risk assessment reports for loan committees
- Monitor existing loan portfolios and identify early warning signs of potential defaults
- Collaborate with relationship managers to structure complex financing solutions
- Stay current on industry regulations and economic trends affecting credit risk
- Present credit recommendations to senior management with clear rationale
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- 3+ years of commercial credit analysis experience in banking/lending
- Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and Excel (including VLOOKUP, pivot tables)
- Credit certification (CRCM, CMB) or relevant coursework preferred
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication skills for presenting complex financial data
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment