Credit Analyst I

City National Bank • Los Angeles, CA

13d • $26 - $41

About The Position

The Credit Analyst is an entry-level position responsible for supporting credit analysis and portfolio management activities. This role involves assisting with credit underwriting and portfolio review activities. The Credit Analyst will learn how to analyze credit data, prepare reports, conduct periodic portfolio reviews, and other activities required to underwrite and manage a portfolio of credits. The Credit Analyst is expected to have a strong desire to learn underwriting and portfolio management skills, helping to maintain high standards of credit quality and compliance

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Finance, Business, or related field
• Desire to learn about credit management and lending operations as well as risk management principles
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Analytical skills, with interest in learning how to interpret complex data and make informed decisions

Responsibilities

• Experience with structuring and monitoring of HNW and UHNW lending through analysis of complex (often event-driven) cash flow, asset verification and valuation, and complex estate and family office structures
• Credit Analysis: Performs credit analysis activities to assess creditworthiness of borrowers, guarantors, and sponsors.
• Performance Monitoring: Performs portfolio management activities to monitor and analyze portfolio performance, including periodic reviews and covenant tracking.
• Data Analysis: Analyzes credit data, market and industry reports, trendcards, and prepare credit presentations to support underwriting and portfolio management.
• Risk Management: Supports effective risk management practices, maintaining high standards of credit quality and origination in alignment with Bank’s credit risk appetite, and compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements.
• Collaboration: Works closely with team members to ensure cohesive and effective credit operations. Participate in ad-hoc projects to support the organization’s priorities.
• Learning and Development: Demonstrates a strong desire to learn underwriting and portfolio management skills, actively seeking opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, available the first of the month following start date
• Generous 401(k) company matching contribution
• Career Development through Tuition Reimbursement and other internal upskilling and training resources
• Valued Time Away benefits including vacation, sick and volunteer time
• Specialized health and family planning benefits including fertility benefits, and cancer, diabetes and musculoskeletal support programs
• Career Mobility support from a dedicated recruitment team
• Colleague Resource Groups to support networking and community engagement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level