Bank Midwest, N A

Credit Risk - Credit Analyst Team Lead

Bank Midwest, N A$75K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field required
  • 4+ years of experience in commercial credit analysis, underwriting, or portfolio management
  • Experience in complex financial analysis, including interpreting financial statements and risk assessment
  • Prior mentorship or leadership experience within a credit or lending team
  • Strong knowledge of commercial lending practices and banking regulations

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and mentor a team of credit analysts in complex evaluations
  • Review and pre-approve credit analyses and financial statements
  • Manage an active deal pipeline while assisting team members
  • Conduct portfolio-level analysis to maintain and prioritize workloads
  • Align credit decisions with risk guidelines and investment strategy
  • Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies
  • Provide leadership to foster consistency and development among analysts

Benefits

  • Generous benefits package including insurance and 401k
  • Associate stock purchase program
  • Paid time off
  • Associate banking perks
  • Opportunities for career growth and meritocracy
Full Job Description
As a Credit Analyst Team Lead, you will:
  • Supervise, mentor and develop a team of credit analysts & provide guidance on complex credit evaluations
  • Review and pre-approve credit analyses, financial statements and full approval memos.
  • Maintain an active deal pipeline for yourself while continuing to assist the analysts
  • Perform portfolio-level analysis to assist in portfolio maintenance and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines and service-level expectations
  • Ensure credit decisions align with organizational risk guidelines and investment strategy.
  • Ensures alignment with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and enterprise risk management frameworks.
  • Provides leadership and direction to credit analysts, fostering consistency, accountability, and continuous development across the function.

As a Credit Analyst Team Lead, you will contribute and capture the vision of the Director of Credit Solutions, then will train and mentor Credit Analysts in bank underwriting practices, monitoring of loans, and may have a team of Credit Analyst I - III reporting directly to them. The Credit Analyst Team Lead will provide full service to Relationship Mangers across designated locations, through analyzing basic commercial loan requests, identifying strengths and weaknesses, providing recommendations, and noting any deviations from the Loan Policy as appropriate.

Minimum Requirements: This position requires the following educational and/or job experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field required
  • 4+ years of progressive experience in commercial credit analysis, underwriting, or portfolio management, preferably in commercial loans.
  • Demonstrated experience in complex financial analysis, including interpretation of financial statements, cash flow analysis, and risk assessment
  • Prior experience providing guidance, mentorship, or leadership within a credit or lending team
  • Strong knowledge of commercial lending practices, credit risk management, and banking regulations
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality analysis in a deadline-driven environment


Desired Skills: Ideal candidates for this position should possess some or all of the following skills:
  • Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to evaluate complex financial information and identify key risk drivers
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, mentor, and develop team members
  • Bilingual language skills
  • Effective communication skills, with the ability to clearly present credit analysis and recommendations to diverse stakeholders
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Sound judgment and decision-making capabilities aligned with established risk management frameworks
  • Working knowledge of commercial banking products, credit structures, and portfolio management practices
  • Proficiency in financial analysis tools, systems, and reporting platforms
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to partner cross-functionally to support business objectives
  • High level of attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality

Work Environment:

We are a culture that believes that people are our greatest asset and are at the heart of everything we do. We take pride in bringing clarity and simplicity to our associates (employees) and clients. Our decisions are made efficiently, fairly, and locally. Our success is directly tied to the communities we serve. It is equally important for us to look through the lens of our applicants and associates to identify their individual needs. As such, we want to share the following:
  • We are committed to our core value of meritocracy and supporting our associates in growing within their role
  • Must be able to travel - estimated 10% of the time.


Benefits:

In addition to your financial compensation, we also offer a generous benefits package that includes insurance, 401k, an associate stock purchase program, paid time off, associate banking perks. For more information about the benefits offered click here.

If this is what you believe in, then you're definitely right for us. Consider making an investment in us, so that we may invest in you and your bright future.

About Bank Midwest, N A

Bank Midwest, N.A. is a community bank that provides a wide range of financial services to individuals, families, and businesses. The bank offers personal and business banking services, including checking and savings accounts, loans, mortgages, and credit cards. Bank Midwest, N.A. is committed to providing its customers with the highest level of service and support, and has a team of experienced professionals who are dedicated to helping customers achieve their financial goals. The bank is also committed to giving back to the communities it serves, and supports a variety of local organizations and initiatives.
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