Full-Time | On-Site | Missouri-Based Community Bank

Are you an experienced credit professional who thrives in a relationship‑focused, community banking environment? Our growing, locally owned bank is seeking a Senior Credit Analyst to support our commercial lending team and strengthen our credit culture. This role plays a key part in protecting the bank’s portfolio quality while supporting local businesses across the St. Louis region.

Our culture is Community Minded, Technology Driven with a vision to create a unique banking experience for our customers. Join us to help others succeed, grow businesses in our community, choose your own career path, enjoy opportunities to learn and advance and make a meaningful difference!

Key Responsibilities

Complete detailed financial statement and tax return analysis for commercial and industrial, commercial real estate, agricultural, and consumer credit requests.
Prepare comprehensive written credit memos and risk rating recommendations.
Support lenders in structuring loans in compliance with bank policy, FDIC guidelines, and Missouri banking regulations.
Monitor the existing commercial loan portfolio, including annual reviews, covenant tracking, and early identification of credit deterioration.
Assist in concentration analysis, stress testing, and other regulatory reporting needs.
Participate in loan committee discussions and help maintain strong credit administration practices.
Manage the credit department and act as a mentor and resource to junior analysts.

Knowledge/Skills

High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong work ethic and self-motivated

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
10+ years of commercial credit or lending experience.
Strong financial analysis and cash flow modeling skills.
Knowledge of FDIC regulations and community banking credit expectations.
Proficiency with Word, Excel and underwriting software.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a small to midsize community bank.
Knowledge of the St. Louis metro commercial market.
Formal credit training program completion.

Work Environment

In-office role with minimal local travel
Professional office environment
Ability to operate office equipment, including computers, telephones and printers
Office-based position with occasional remote work flexibility

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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