CRE Credit Analyst

Amalgamated Bank (“AB”) is a socially conscious bank founded in 1923. AB is actively growing its CRE portfolio with multi-family, industrial, and other asset classes in the Northeast, Washington D.C, San Francisco, Chicago and other gateway cities.

The Credit Analyst will work closely with the origination team and credit risk management in reviewing and underwriting new CRE credit opportunities, conducting due diligence, assessing credit risk, preparing deal screen presentations, and writing credit approval memorandums. The Credit Analyst should be a motivated individual who likes to work on numerous transactions simultaneously.

By joining our team, you’ll be joining a Bank that believes that that maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected is essential for us to grow as a company. We are dedicated to building a more equitable world in our everyday practices by embracing the values of our employees and customers.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist in underwriting new lending opportunities
• Assist in preparing comprehensive credit memorandums that provide in-depth analysis of new credit requests and analyze risks and mitigants of loan structures
• Work with the origination team and credit as risks are uncovered during the underwriting/closing process
• Maintain good working knowledge of the Bank’s lending policies/procedures and identify exceptions to credit policy
• Recommend appropriate risk ratings in accordance with credit policy guidelines
• Attend meetings and/or conference calls on transactions
• Assist in annual credit reviews as needed
• Perform other duties as required by the job
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with proven academic excellence
• Formal credit training and 2 years of underwriting experience within a Commercial Bank or other real estate credit lender
• Highly proficient financial analysis skills, including financial modeling and understanding of financial data for CRE loan transactions
• Ability to work well on a team with different personalities, adjust quickly to various work situations, and remain composed under pressure/in stressful situations
• Ability to work on multiple long-term transactions simultaneously, while prioritizing assignments to meet deadlines
• Strong verbal, written, inter-personal, and public presentation skills
• Proven organizational skills; able to work independently and detail-oriented
  
  

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The starting base salary for this role is between $60,000.00 – $75,000.00. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferrable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Amalgamated Bank is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, Minorities / Females / Individuals with Disability / Veterans . AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. View our Pay Transparency Statement . Submission of a resume or any information regarding your qualifications does not constitute a promise or offer of employment. At Amalgamated Bank, we consider an applicant to be someone who has interviewed at least once, in person, with the hiring manager. Amalgamated Bank does not sponsor applicants for work visas.