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Loan Review Analyst II - Ridgeland, MS

Ridgeland, MS, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

BankPlus is a high-performing TEAM committed to fulfilling promises and building lasting relationships. The Loan Review Analyst II will perform detailed loan reviews to ensure appropriate risk ratings and compliance with lending policies, while providing management with accurate credit quality information.

BankingFinancial ServicesVenture Capital

Responsibilities

Review loan files of all credit types by performing line-of-business and regional loan reviews for the purpose of evaluating borrower relationships to determine loan repayment ability and assessing adequacy of assigned risk ratings to ensure the watch list is accurate and the allowance for loan and leases losses is sufficiently funded

Review assigned loans with regard to the following items: Confirm that loans are closed in accordance with proper approval. Determine adherence to loan policy and ensure policy exceptions are disclosed and mitigated. Assess effectiveness of ongoing credit administration of the loan. Factors to be reviewed for both accuracy and adequacy include analysis of individual, company and /or global cash flow performance; analysis of the collateral and guarantor strength as secondary and tertiary sources of repayment; identification and proper mitigation of key credit risks; and completeness of credit file with current and relevant information and officer narrative memos

Evaluate the activities of the lending personnel during each loan review to ensure loan officers are grading their credits accurately and timely. Assess loan officers’ adherence to the bank’s lending policies and procedures and monitor compliance with banking laws and regulations

Subsequent to the review of each relationship, assign an appropriate grade using the bank’s established guidelines and parameters and make risk grade changes when necessary. Provide detailed reasons/rationale for assigning differing risk ratings, address findings with the appropriate individuals and recommend corrective action, if necessary

Identify loans with well-defined weaknesses and describe deficiencies so that timely action plans can be implemented to minimize credit risk and loan losses. The rationale for assigning adverse classifications must be communicated via detailed comments or loan write-ups that describe the make-up of the debt and explicitly points out the reasons for adverse classification

Identify any credit underwriting and loan documentation deficiencies, maintain current and appropriate loan review files on each credit/relationship and maintain an accurate list of financial and documentation exceptions determined during loan reviews

Conduct loan discussions with loan officers during loan reviews, and when necessary senior management, to ensure all factual material related to the credits being reviewed is brought forward, understood, and considered in the risk rating process. Communicate findings, observations, and recommendations clearly and concisely in both an oral and written manner

Perform daily reviews of bank generated reports, e.g., past dues and overdrafts, for any pertinent information with regard to the loan portfolio and potential exposure to the bank

Provide assistance and consultation to loan officers and other lending personnel (loan administration, lending relationship specialists, support staff, etc.) with loan review related functions, auditors, and regulatory examiners

Participate in all types of loan reviews and assist in the preparation of loan review reports that convey the results of the review. Such reports will address asset quality of the portfolio examined, identify documentation/credit exceptions, describe underwriting deficiencies, make recommendations for improvement, and note any other observations that should be brought to management’s attention

Maintain knowledge of the bank’s lending policies and procedures, along with applicable laws and regulations

Perform the assigned responsibilities with moderate guidance from the Director of Loan Review

Assist in the development of loan review policies and procedures

Provide assistance and consultation to auditors and regulatory examiners with loan review related functions

Participate in special lending-related projects as directed

Perform additional job-related duties as assigned or required

Participate in the bank’s High-Performance Rewards Connections program

Make referrals to the Mortgage Center and Wealth Management

Maintain a thorough knowledge of Bank products, services, policies, procedures, and appropriate regulatory issues as related to daily job functions including but not limited to: Bank Secrecy Act; Privacy Act; Fair Lending Act; Regulation E, etc. Complete required compliance training and adhere to the Bank’s standard of conduct

Qualification

Loan Review AnalysisRisk AssessmentRegulatory ComplianceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsBachelor’s DegreeBanking/Finance KnowledgeAttention to Detail