Commercial Real Estate Credit Analyst II

Northern Bank

$78K — $85K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-3+ years of experience in credit analysis or commercial real estate underwriting
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
  • Experience with multifamily, office, retail, and industrial lending
  • Understanding of appraisal and collateral valuation concepts
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
  • Strong analytical and mathematical skills
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills
  • Salesforce experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Analyze borrower and guarantor financials and global cash flow
  • Evaluate property performance, including income, expenses, and lease dynamics
  • Assess loan structure and repayment sources for risk determination
  • Prepare credit memos and loan presentations with recommendations
  • Conduct market research on rents, vacancy trends, and property conditions
  • Review third-party reports and identify associated risks
  • Support loan origination, underwriting, and closing processes

Benefits

  • Participation in ongoing process improvement initiatives
  • Collaborative environment with Loan Officers
  • Exposure to diverse property types in commercial lending
  • Opportunities for analytical and industry research development
  • Potential for ongoing professional development and career advancement
Full Job Description
SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:
The Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Credit Analyst II is responsible for evaluating and underwriting commercial real estate loan opportunities. This role analyzes borrower, guarantor, and property-level financial performance to assess risk and determine creditworthiness, while providing clear recommendations to support sound lending decisions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Analyze borrower and guarantor financials, tax returns, and global cash flow
  • Evaluate property-level performance, including income, expenses, and debt service coverage and lease/tenant dynamics
  • Assess loan structure, collateral, and repayment sources to determine credit risk
  • Prepare clear, concise credit memos and loan presentations with recommendations
  • Conduct market and industry research, including rents, vacancy trends, and property conditions
  • Review third-party reports (e.g., appraisals, environmental) and identify risks and mitigants
  • Support loan origination, underwriting, and closing processes in partnership with Loan Officers
  • Perform annual reviews and ongoing monitoring of assigned credit relationships
  • Assist in the maintenance of Bank filing systems as new information is received.
  • Participate in ongoing process improvement initiatives.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 1-3+ years of experience in credit analysis, commercial banking, or real estate underwriting.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
  • Experience with commercial real estate lending (multifamily, office, retail, industrial).
  • Understanding of appraisal and collateral valuation concepts
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite including Excel and Word and familiar with basic computer applications.
  • Strong analytical and math skills required.
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize work, and adapt to changes in working environment required.
  • Clear written and verbal communication required.
  • Salesforce experience preferred.
The annual salary range for the Commercial Real Estate Credit Analyst II is $78,000 - $85,000 per year.

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