About the Role
As a Credit Analyst III, you will play a key role in the Bank's commercial credit underwriting process, partnering with lenders and departments across the organization to evaluate complex commercial lending relationships and support sound credit decisions. This full-time, in-person position is based in our downtown Austin office and provides the opportunity to apply your expertise in financial analysis, credit risk assessment, and regulatory compliance while contributing to a collaborative, high-performing Credit team.
Responsibilities
- Analyze complex financial information to evaluate the creditworthiness of prospective and existing commercial borrowers, supporting sound lending decisions.
- Prepare financial spreads, credit analyses, and presentations for management and senior lending staff, clearly communicating credit risks and recommendations.
- Review loan risk ratings, credit packages, and loan structures to ensure compliance with the Bank's Loan Policy, risk rating methodology, and underwriting standards.
- Identify credit strengths, weaknesses, and emerging risks, providing independent analysis and recommendations to support quality credit decisions.
- Complete annual credit reviews and ongoing portfolio monitoring for assigned lending relationships.
- Partner with lenders and other departments to provide timely credit analysis and responsive support throughout the underwriting process.
- Maintain effective verbal and written communication while delivering exceptional service to internal and external customers.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance efficiency, and strengthen the Bank's credit underwriting practices.
- Other duties as assigned and/or taken on.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or another related field and 3+ years of direct industry experience in commercial credit, especially commercial real estate & banking C&I; or the equivalent combination of education and experience, which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job duties of this position.
- Demonstrated experience analyzing commercial financial statements, tax returns, cash flow, collateral, and repayment capacity.
- Strong understanding of commercial credit underwriting principles, credit policy, and regulatory expectations.
- Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate credit recommendations.
- Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Credit risk assessment
- Regulatory compliance
- Commercial credit underwriting
- Financial statement analysis
- Tax return analysis
- Cash flow analysis
- Collateral analysis
- Repayment capacity analysis
- Credit policy understanding
- Regulatory expectations understanding
- Analytical skills
- Written communication skills
- Verbal communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Time management skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Independent work
- Managing competing priorities
- CASH Suite or similar commercial credit analysis software experience (Desired)
- Community banking experience (Desired)
Location
- Downtown Austin, TX
Work Type
- Full-time
- In-person
Experience Level
- 3+ years of direct industry experience in commercial credit
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or another related field
Benefits
- Health coverage options including Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Wellness Program that incentivizes you with premium cost savings
- Employee Assistance Program
- Basic Group term Life and AD&D
- Opportunity to become a shareholder of the Bank through our 401k Retirement Plan
- Discounts on Pet Insurance
- Time off policies meant to support your work-life balance
About the Company
- Horizon Bank has a charter dating back to 1905, with over a century of experience serving Central Texas.
- We pride ourselves on creating lifelong customer relationships and business partnerships.
- We have a reputation for an unwavering commitment to our teams, our communities, and our customers.
- #1 locally owned bank according to Austin Business Journal 2020 Power Rankings.
- Top 40 community banks nationwide by S&P Global Market Intelligence.
- 2024 top 10 community bank according to American Bankers Association.
- 2020 & 2021 Thriving Together recipient for outstanding company Wellness Program.
Equal Opportunity
- Horizon Bank recognizes that diverse perspectives and experiences drive innovation and success.
- We operate within a merit-based framework that fosters inclusivity and belonging, ensuring all individuals have the opportunity to contribute, develop, and thrive.
- We seek talented, qualified individuals for all career opportunities, without regard to any status protected under federal, state, or local law.
- Horizon Bank is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
