Credit Analyst

SUMMARY

Credit Analysts provide analytical support in underwriting/analyzing commercial credit facilities and assist Portfolio Managers and Relationship Managers in managing customer relationships.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interpret financial statements and provide financial analysis support utilized in underwriting complex C&I and commercial real estate loans.

• Work proactively to ensure production is prioritized appropriately and completed in a timely manner. Specific tasks include financial statement spreading; completing financial analysis documents; updating and creating new requests, modifications, renewals and annual reviews in the Bank’s commercial loan system; tracking and completing covenant monitoring, completing industry research and developing a strong understanding of the Bank’s commercial loan policy.

• Participate in relationship team meetings with management and credit partners to explain information in the analysis when warranted.

• Analyze and prepare credit approval documentation in FHB’s commercial loan system. Credit Analyst II is responsible for accurately reflecting all loan terms, collateral, covenants, loan grade inputs, policy exceptions, and calculating credit exposure for a given relationship in the commercial loan system.

• Partner with Portfolio Managers to monitor and manage assigned commercial loan portfolios. This responsibility includes tracking covenants, recording financial statements, and monitoring company performance against expectations. Credit Analyst II is responsible not only for accurate calculations and inputs but also for thoughtful implementation of policies, procedures, and guidelines.

• Identify and report material changes or trends in the financial statements of borrowers or guarantors observed in the preparation of credit approval presentations

• Participate in internal credit conversations with PM’s, RM’s Credit Officers and senior management and in external meetings with clients and prospects.

• Participate in portfolio management projects.

• The successful candidate will demonstrate consistently high level of ownership of portfolio management metrics and team initiatives, flexibility in responding to RM/PM/senior management and client deadlines, high level of detail and follow-through, and independence within the framework of the role in assisting in achieving business goals.

• Performs all other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Additionally, the qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required in this position:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.), preferably in Accounting, Finance or Business or equivalent in specific work experience.

• 1-2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience related to Financial Services, Banking, Credit Analysis, Loan Review or similar background preferred

• Fundamental understanding of general bank operations and the commercial lending process.

• Familiarity with the processes used to analyze financial data.

• Highly organized and detail oriented

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adhere to deadlines while delivering a high-quality work product.

• Entry-level understanding of general bank operations and the commercial lending process

• Ability to understand and communicate information and ideas in a clear and understandable manner, both orally and in writing with business unit teammates and leaders.