Credit Analyst 1 - Brighton Solutions, Inc.

Brighton Solutions is a leader in Technical, Engineering and Professional Search. We are seeking a full-time Credit Analyst 1 to work out of a branch location near Sterling, IL. In this role, you will effectively estimate the degree of risk to the banking institution involved in extending credit to firms or individuals by performing the following duties.

• Prepares credit memos for all commercial and all applicable consumer loan requests using appropriate procedures
• Completes underwriting analysis for new loan requests, renewals and annual reviews for credit memos
• Analyzes financials including tax returns, balance sheets and income statements for credit memos with details of financial performance, condition and risk factors
• Works with lenders in detailing borrower background and current request narratives in credit memo
• Inputs financial data
• Analyze adequacy of accounts receivables for borrowing base certificate customers and perform site visits as required
• Maintain accounts receivables ticklers for required relationships
• Prepare financial information request letters to be sent
• Collect tax returns and financial statements from customers
• Maintain tickler for tax returns and financial statements
• Maintain tickler for annual reviews
• Complete board report "Annual Review" monthly
• Co-ordinates ordering of commercial appraisals & evaluations
• Reviews evaluations
• Conducts monthly car dealer floor plan inspections and originates curtailment requests.

The ideal candidate will bring the following experiences to the table:

• College degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline or equivalent experience 
• 6+ months bank credit analyst experience preferred
• Proficient knowledge of federal tax returns
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of financial spreading software
• Skills and specifications
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated
• Ability to deliver professional and courteous customer service

In return, this role offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits including Medical, Dental and retirement along with generous Paid Time Off. This position would require working onsite, but there may be some flexibility to support a hybrid schedule once you have settled in.