Provident Financial Services, Inc

Credit Analyst IV - C&I

Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting or Economics
  • Formal credit training or advanced banking education
  • 7+ years experience in Commercial Banking
  • Thorough knowledge of underwriting and credit analysis
  • Strong analytical skills to identify strengths and mitigate risks
  • Expertise in commercial real estate lending
  • Proficient in Commercial & Industrial lending and financial documentation
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Prepare loan approvals and conduct credit analysis for new requests and modifications
  • Accompany Commercial Loan Officers on customer calls to assess creditworthiness
  • Conduct third party research and market assessments
  • Prepare reports and manage special projects
  • Assist in vendor management responsibilities
  • Mentor and supervise junior Credit Analysts as needed

Benefits

  • Paid time off (PTO) and Holiday PTO
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible and Health Savings Accounts
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Disability Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Disbursement and Loan Repayment programs
  • Supplemental voluntary benefits available
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:

The Credit Analyst IV - C&I is a senior underwriting role within the Commercial Credit Underwriting C&I Regional Department, responsible for analyzing and structuring complex commercial credit relationships with the highest levels of exposure. This position requires advanced expertise in credit and risk analysis, credit structuring, regulatory requirements, and documentation, along with the ability to exercise independent judgment in accordance with established Underwriting Guidelines and Credit Policy.

In this role, the Credit Analyst IV partners closely with Commercial Loan Officers, including participating in customer calls and supporting deal structuring for sophisticated transactions. The position handles highly complex credit requests, including larger transactions and credits requiring Executive Leadership and Credit Committee approval (Authority Levels 8 and 9).

Beyond core underwriting responsibilities, the Credit Analyst IV plays a key leadership role by mentoring and training less experienced analysts and contributing to broader department initiatives such as vendor management, reporting, and special projects. This role is critical to supporting sound credit decisions, relationship management, and the overall effectiveness of the Commercial Credit function.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Prepare loan approvals, annual reviews and conduct and credit analysis for new requests, in addition to modifications and short term extension of existing loans.
  • Accompany Commercial Loan Officers on customer and prospect calls. Participate in discussions with management regarding creditworthiness of proposed loan requests.
  • Conduct third party research, inclusive of industry reports, personal credit reports, real estate analysis with market assessments, etc.
  • Prepares reports and handles special assignments
  • Assists in 3rd party vendor management responsibilities
  • Subject to business needs may have supervisory and mentorship responsibilities for junior Credit Analysts.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting or Economics.
  • Formal credit training or higher banking education (i.e. Graduate School of Banking, Stonier, etc).
  • 7 or more years in Commercial Banking.
  • Thorough knowledge of underwriting, credit analysis, commercial loan structure, and regulatory guidance.
  • Strong analytical skills with ability to identify strengths and mitigate risks.
  • Strong knowledge of commercial real estate lending, inclusive of investment, owner-occupied and some construction.
  • Proficient in Commercial & Industrial lending including debt service coverage, cash flow, A/R and A/P, WIP, Borrowing Base Certificates, and construction budgets.
  • Strong computer skills, inclusive of experience with loan origination software and MS Office applications (specifically MS Word and Excel).
  • Strong verbal and written communication.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple projects and complete them on time.
  • Ability to conduct meetings, meet with customers, effectively present information and respond to questions from peers, auditors and various levels of management.
  • Strong comprehension of accounting practices, inclusive of balance sheets, income statements, equity reconciliation, and cash flows.
  • Credit underwriting confidence for the ability to mentor and train Credit Analyst III.
  • Under some supervision, ability to correspond, manage, and in certain cases negotiate with 3rd party vendors.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • MBA
  • Certification in Credit Risk or Credit Management preferred.


WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is mainly performed in a normal office environment. Noise levels usually are moderate.
  • Prolonged sitting
  • Lifting from 5 to 10 lbs. (printer paper, storage boxes)
  • Occasional bending or overhead lifting (storing files or boxes)
  • The hazards are mainly those present in a normal office setting.


This job description may not be all-inclusive. Employees are expected to perform other duties as assigned and directed by management. Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by management.

Pay Details:

$99,400 - $142,000 annually

Please note, the base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, education, geographic location, internal equity, and other applicable business and organizational needs.

This role is incentive eligible based upon company, business, and/or individual goal achievement and performance.

Team members accrue paid time-off (PTO), receive Holiday (PTO) and are eligible to participate in the bank's Health and Wellness benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, Flexible and Health Savings Accounts, and a 401(k) Retirement Plan. In addition, the company provides Disability Insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and Basic Life Insurance. Company sponsored Tuition Disbursement and Loan Repayment programs are also available. Voluntary benefits include Supplemental Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal plans.

About Provident Financial Services, Inc

Provident Financial Services, Inc. is a bank holding company that provides a range of financial services to individuals and businesses in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The company was founded in 1839 and is headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey. Provident Financial Services operates through its subsidiary, Provident Bank, which has over 80 branches and offers a variety of banking products and services, including checking and savings accounts, loans, mortgages, and wealth management services. The company is committed to giving back to the communities it serves and has established a foundation to support local organizations and initiatives. Provident Financial Services is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange.
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$5.3 million
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