Credit Officer

Venture Bank is hiring a Credit Officer in Minneapolis, MN, responsible for analyzing financial statements, preparing credit memos, assessing creditworthiness, and conducting risk ratings. The role involves independent analysis of complex borrowers, ongoing monitoring of financial covenants, and collaboration with bankers and credit committees. The position requires strong analytical skills and knowledge of loan policies to ensure compliance and integrity in the bank's loan portfolio.
Responsibilities
• Reads, reviews, and understands various financial statements to include but not limited to; tax returns, balance sheet, profit and loss statements, aging’s, borrowing base certificates, debt schedules, equipment lists, business credit reports, credit bureau reports, rent rolls, lease agreements, fall cash flow, personal financial statement, environmental reports, and appraisals.
• Prepares financial spreads for various types of commercial and real estate businesses and individuals establishing a direct obligation as a borrowers or guarantor.
• Prepares credit memos for new or renewing loan requests that will be presented for loan decision. Has a thorough understanding and is able to accurately communicate the following aspects of the credit memos:
• Financial statement analysis including trend, ratios, margins, sensitivity, and pro forma.
• Cash flow analysis including traditional and UCA.
• Collateral analysis including BBC review, real estate appraisals, equipment appraisals, contracts, and purchase agreements.
• Guarantor analysis including cash flow, personal financial statement, and credit report.
• Risk rating
• Analyzes findings through underwriting due diligence and narrates information in a comprehensive analysis using a variety of data analysis (charts, formulas, graphs, etc.).
• Analyzes the credit worthiness of a commercial applicant and guarantors through the review of financial statements and identifies key risks of the relationship.
• Evaluates the credit quality and suggests proper risk rating based on analysis in the Credit Memo. Ensures relationships are appropriately risk rated during the underwriting process and recommends risk rating changes to the Banker in a timely manner.
• Complete independent analysis of the most complex borrowers and new loan requests with limited guidance from direct manager.
• Provides prompt turnaround on customer and credit requests, while communicating the status of loans in process with the Banker and/or direct manager.
• Reviews and articulates findings within third party collateral reports to the Banker and/or direct manager.
• Uses knowledge of the Loan Policy to detect deviations, exceptions, and variances on loan proposals. Ensures that all credit requests are properly approved or exceptions documented based on Loan Policy standards.
• Assists the banker in completion of quarterly Problem Loan Reports on the bank’s risk rated customer.
• Completes annual reviews, risk rating changes, and other file comments to preserve the credit integrity of the loan portfolio.
• Completes ongoing analysis of the large and/or complex credits of the Bank including assessment of financial statements, covenant calculations, and compliance with loan agreements.
• Provides ongoing monitoring of borrowers’ financial indicator covenants for compliance with loan documents.
• Makes recommendations for loan structure and appropriate covenants.
• Meets with and interview customers to develop a thorough understanding of the loan request and the business relationship.
• Make recommendations to credit committees regarding credit approval or disapproval.
• Provide knowledgeable, well-articulated responses to questions received in credit committee meetings.
• Actively involved in credit team meetings.
• Assist Credit Supervisors in the development and training of credit analysts.
• Responsible for sharing your knowledge and mentoring other credit analysts.
• Serve as a resource to the bank’s Credit Analysts, offering advice on all aspects of the credit risk analysis process.
• Encourage collaboration between analysts, lending staff, and locations.
• Complies with responsibilities as they relate to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering Act (AML), Patriot Act, and Office of Foreign Assets Control Regulations (OFAC). This includes participating in any required training and promptly complying with all reporting requirements.
• Knowledgeable on loan products with government guarantees (SBA or FSA).
• The position may require travel to various Choice Bank offices.
• Performs duties outside normal scope as assigned.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications

Credit Officer
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 7+ years of experience as a Commercial or Agricultural Credit Analyst
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with lending regulations, rules, and banking laws
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving skills, as well as attention to detail
• Able to develop and maintain internal and external relationships

Credit Officer II
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 9+ years of experience as a Commercial or Agricultural Credit Analyst

Credit Officer III
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience with requisite competencies.

Senior Credit Officer
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience with requisite competencies.
Cultural Alignment

Choice is #PeopleFirst, banking second.

People don’t need just another bank. People need to be supported by a team of trusted partners who will get to know them and their business, understand their challenges, discover their dreams, and recognize the success in bringing people and banking together in our communities.

In contributing to our culture, Choice team members are guided by our core values.
• Embrace change and encourage innovation.
• Know when to ask for help and know when to offer help.
• Better the places we live.
• Work hard. Do the right thing. Have a little fun.

Our vision of Diversity at Choice is supported by our #PeopleFirst mission and our core values.

Being #PeopleFirst means that Choice is committed to focusing attention and resources towards creating an environment where everyone feels respected and valued and can do their best work. Doing the right thing means encouraging employees to share their experiences and ideas, and to bring their whole authentic selves to work. Together, we can build an inclusive culture that seeks out, supports, and celebrates diverse voices. We can use our diversity to fuel creativity and innovation and bring us closer to our customers and the communities we serve. Be welcome at Choice. We can see you here.

The base salary for this role will begin at $61,860 and up to $92790 Annually. This pay range is posted to comply with wage transparency laws. The base salary may vary based on skill, ability, knowledge, experience and geographic location. Full time employees are also eligible for a competitive bonus and benefits package. Check out bankwithchoice.com/careers for an outline of current benefit offerings.