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Loan Review Analyst

Fnbhutch, Hutchinson, KS, United States


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Loan Review Analyst
Part‑time Regular Hutchinson, Hutchinson, KS, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1165

Summary:

The Loan Review Analyst provides independent, objective evaluations of the Bank’s commercial, agricultural, and consumer loan portfolios to assess credit quality, risk grading accuracy, documentation compliance, and adherence to lending policy and regulatory expectations. This role supports sound credit risk management by identifying emerging risk trends, validating credit administration practices, and providing timely reporting to management and the Directors’ Loan Committee.

The Loan Review role is a key position, independent of loan origination and underwriting, and plays a critical role in regulatory compliance, problem loan identification, and overall safety and soundness.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

Loan Review & Credit Risk Assessment

Independently conduct comprehensive reviews of higher‑risk, complex, or material loan relationships, including:

Commercial and agricultural credits

Criticized and classified assets

Concentrations and portfolio segments of heightened risk

Evaluate credit structure, underwriting quality, borrower performance, collateral adequacy, covenant compliance, and policy adherence

Perform in‑depth financial analysis, cash flow testing, and stress considerations where appropriate

Exercise independent judgment in validating or challenging risk ratings and regulatory classifications

Validate internal risk ratings and recommend changes when warranted

Identify and track Watch, Special Mention, Substandard, Doubtful, and Loss credits

Prepare the monthly Classified Asset Report for senior management

Monitors overdrafts to ensure timely charge off

Reporting & Communication

Prepare periodic loan review summary reports and memoranda for management and the Directors’ Loan Committee (e.g., quarterly loan review summaries)

Communicate findings professionally and constructively with lenders, credit administration staff, and senior management

Special Reviews & Projects

Perform targeted or special‑purpose reviews, including:

Loans pledged to the Federal Reserve or other funding sources

Concentration or industry‑specific reviews

Consumer loan portfolio reviews, as needed

Regulatory or examiner‑requested loan reviews

Attend Management Loan Committee or other credit‑risk forums and participate as requested

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, agriculture economics, or a related field

3-5 years

of banking experience in loan review, credit analysis, underwriting, or credit administration

Experience reviewing commercial or agricultural credits within a community or regional bank is preferred

Knowledge & Skills

Strong understanding of credit risk analysis, financial statement interpretation, and cash flow assessment

Working knowledge of regulatory loan classifications, criticized asset management, and lender responsibility standards

Ability to apply professional skepticism and independent judgment

Excellent written communication skills suitable for examiner and Board‑level audiences

Proficiency with loan systems, document imaging platforms, and Microsoft Excel and Word

Core Competencies

Must be capable of exercising highest level of discretion on both internal and external confidential matters

Independence and objectivity

Sound judgment and discretion

Professional skepticism

Ability to communicate findings diplomatically

Working Conditions

Either office‑based or remote with periodic meetings, examinations, and report deadlines. If working remotely, a qualified candidate must be able to come to the main office monthly.

Occasional extended hours may be required during examination or reporting cycles

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