Golden 1 Credit Union ยท 1 month ago
Consumer Direct Lending Ops - Consumer Credit Analyst III (Remote in California)
Golden 1 Credit Union is committed to delivering financial solutions with value and exceptional service. The Consumer Credit Analyst III is responsible for performing risk analysis for consumer loans, reviewing applications, and making informed lending decisions while mentoring less senior analysts.
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Responsibilities
Review, analyze, and evaluate loan applications based on established credit union policies and apply knowledge of underwriting procedures and risk mitigation techniques to approve, counter, or deny consumer loan applications by:
Review and ensure the transaction is accurate, complete and compliant
Analyze credit history to determine propensity for repayment
Analyze income and financial statements to determine ability to repay
Evaluate required documentation for accuracy and truthfulness
Apply fraud detection and prevention techniques
Utilize the credit reports to calculate key lending ratios to determine capacity, credit utilization, and Loan to Value
Ensure application request are in line with credit union guidelines, identify mitigating factors and render judgmental decisions within their designated loan authority
Maintain a thorough understanding of state and federal laws and regulations related to credit union compliance- including bank secrecy, anti-money laundering, Fair Lending and Truth in lending laws appropriate to the position
Responsible for receiving and initiating escalated phone inquiries and must communicate and interact with originator and external business partners to provide information or reasoning regarding loan decision
Effectively address and resolve all complaints or issues raised by members, internal staff and business partners
Gather information, perform analysis, and prepare reports as directed by management
Assist with training originators regarding lending policies, process or procedures, administering lending promotional campaigns
Make recommendations and assist with updating product, policy and procedure materials pertaining to consumer lending
Assist in the preparation of training and/or lending presentations
Train personnel on lending policies and procedures
Provide work direction, feedback and training to less experienced staff
Mentor others in credit decision making and department procedures and policies
Perform upgrade validations pertaining to lending systems
Understand the use of the automated loan origination system and recommend efficiency improvements
May act as a team lead and provide performance feedback to less senior consumer credit analysts
May act as a backup in absence of Supervisor
Perform other Lending duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Successful completion of High School curriculum is required
Minimum 7 year in consumer lending, in a judgmental lending environment where LOS is used as a guide to make decisions
4 years of experience reviewing, analyzing, evaluating loan applications and rendering judgmental decisions
Strong analytical, organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to calculate figures and amounts
Ability to use logical reasoning when interpreting facts and make objective observations, examinations, evaluations and recommendations
Remain knowledgeable on key trends in the financial services industry that impact loan quality and underwriting
Solid interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to build and maintain professional relationships with originator and members
Good leadership abilities
Extensive knowledge of consumer loan underwriting, credit analysis and reporting
Possess a high degree of integrity to use judgment to make appropriate and fair lending decisions on behalf of the credit union
Comprehensive understanding of both branch and indirect credit union lending policies
Ability to sell and promote product lines, and back up lending decisions in a way that enhances originator relationships
Time and queue management skills to effectively prioritize multiple objectives
Intricate understanding of regional lending market conditions and collateral values
Understand the use of the automated loan origination system
Operate on standard Microsoft programs and other computer operations
Stay up to date on changes within the department, organization, industry and current market conditions
Must work well in a fast paced and flexible production-oriented department
Analytical skills to include reviewing and understanding complex paystub and personal and corporate tax return documents
Preferred
Associates degree is preferred
Company
Golden 1 Credit Union
Golden 1 Credit Union is a financial cooperative that offers checking, savings, home loan, investment, insurance and online services.
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