Senior Business Loan Analyst

Sunmark Credit Union

$80K — $90K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of credit analysis experience, focusing on commercial loan underwriting and processing.
  • Strong financial analysis skills for assessing portfolio performance and risk.
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organization and problem-solving abilities.
  • High school diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze financial and non-financial data for commercial loan requests and credit recommendations.
  • Prepare credit memorandums, annual loan reviews, and covenant monitoring per Credit Union policies.
  • Collaborate with Loan Officers and internal teams on loan structuring and risk assessment.
  • Monitor portfolio quality by evaluating risk ratings and asset compliance.
  • Update reporting and documentation for existing credit files and recommended amendments.
  • Assist in business member meetings and site visits, and back up lending system functions.

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work schedule after the training period.
  • Monday to Friday work hours, ensuring work-life balance.
  • Supportive company culture focused on teamwork and success.
Full Job Description
Location: Latham, NY
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; eligible for a hybrid schedule following the training period, up to 2 days per week.
Compensation: Starting pay is $80,000-$90,000 annually, based on experience

The Senior Business Loan Analyst supports Sunmark's Business Services (Commercial Lending) team by analyzing financial information, preparing credit memorandums, supporting commercial loan underwriting, and helping maintain strong portfolio credit quality.

Key Responsibilities
  • Analyze financial and non-financial data to underwrite commercial loan requests and prepare clear, well-supported credit recommendations.
  • Prepare credit memorandums, loan reviews, annual reviews, covenant monitoring, and related financial analysis in accordance with Credit Union policies.
  • Partner with Loan Officers, members, management, and internal teams to support commercial loan structuring, risk assessment, and credit decisions.
  • Monitor portfolio quality by evaluating risk ratings, credit relationships, asset quality, and compliance with lending standards and regulations.
  • Prepare reporting, documentation updates, and written recommendations for amendments, waivers, and other changes to existing credit files.
  • Support business member meetings, site visits, department projects, and backup responsibilities for lending systems and portfolio analysis functions.

What We're Looking For
  • Bring at least five years of credit analysis experience, ideally with commercial loan underwriting and processing across a variety of business loan types.
  • Strong financial analysis skills to evaluate portfolio performance, assess risk, and prepare clear, thoughtful credit recommendations.
  • Thrive in a detail-oriented role where organization, sound judgment, problem-solving, and deadline management are essential.
  • High school diploma or equivalent; a bachelor's degree is preferred.

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