Senior Credit Analyst (3089)

Come grow with AMCORE Bank!We are a leading financial institution proactively increasing our presence in some of the Midwest’s fastest growing markets. We are headquartered in Northern Illinois and have over 75 locations in Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin. AMCORE provides the best of both worlds - a strong line of sophisticated financial products including commercial, investment, mortgage and retail - delivered by people who understand the local markets. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and numerous advancement opportunities.Visit our website at www.AMCORE.com AMCORE Bank - Making It Easy For You.DescriptionThe incumbent in this position assists the Commercial Relationship Manager, using a team approach, in the production of a written credit analysis/presentation that is utilized in the approval process. The Analyst provides value added services by producing the written product, while also assigning proper SIC code classifications, risk grades, ensuring regulatory and policy compliance, and offering an objective, independent opinion concerning the overall credit worthiness of a potential borrower. The Analyst also identifies other areas of potential concerns/risk that should be addressed through the analysis process.Required Skills·Good working knowledge of all types of financial statements, including balance sheets and cash flow statements.·Strong computer skills that include working with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Windows, and Internet knowledge.·Excellent oral and written communications skills.·Good working knowledge of spread sheet software systems including Baker Hill/ STAN and Farm Equity Manager.·Strong ability to deal with all levels of management in a professional manner even when conflict arises.·Strong negotiation and sales skills necessary to support the credit decision and protect the bank assets.·Ability to analyze personal financial statements and credit bureau information. ·Ability to analyze and understand Dun and Bradstreet Reports. ·Ability to spread and analyze business financial information to ascertain overall credit risk.·Assign an accurate risk rating per policy directions.·Understanding of cash flow concepts and ability to apply on a case-by-case basis to determine debt service capacity.·Ability to analyze business plans, financial projections, cash flow projections and pro-forma financial statements.·Ability to analyze business financial performance relative to Robert Morris Associates industry averages as outlined by Standard Industrial Classifications.·General working knowledge of what distinguishes strong companies or industries from weak companies or industries.·Ability to analyze applicants and properly structure commercial transactions to mitigate unnecessary risks and safeguard bank assets quality.·Ability to analyze proposed collateral structures and values.·Strong working knowledge of Bank policy and SBA and DCCA lending programs and requirements.·Ability to price approved loan applications while taking into account related risk and other factors such as previous bank experience and depository and trust relationships.·Identify opportunities and benefits to sell to the customer.Handle customer inquiries (both internal and external) in a professional and timely mannerRequired ExperienceEducation: ·Bachelor degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field Experience: ·2 years of commercial credit analysis experienceAMCORE Bank values a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V.Please apply on-line at: http://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/jobs/submit.cfm?fuseaction=dspjob&jobid=257634&company_id=15694&jobboardid=24