Commercial Lending Analyst - Blue Foundry Bank : Job Details

About Blue Foundry Bank

This is the Bank Where Things are Made. Blue Foundry is a bank where businesses are shaped, plans are formed, ideas are refined, solutions are built, and stuff gets done. Blue Foundry is revolutionary, bold, resourceful, roll-up-your-sleeves committed, smart, creative and fun. A Bank of movers, shakers, and makers…We are a Bank that Gets Things Done.

At Blue Foundry Bank we invest in the well-being of our most prized asset…our employees! We provide a robust array of programs and benefits to help employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our experiential learning and development program ensures employees are on track to grow their career as of day one.

In addition, our comprehensive compensation package includes; medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance; 401(k)/Roth with company match up to 5%; paid time off, and 11 paid holidays; employee referral bonus; and educational reimbursement.

Position Summary

The Commercial Lending Operations Analyst is responsible for supporting the underwriting, analysis, and management of commercial loans. This role involves evaluating financial statements, market data, and property performance to assess the creditworthiness of borrowers and the viability of loan requests.

The analyst works closely with Head of Commercial Banking to ensure that all loan transactions align with Blue Foundry's risk appetite and regulatory guidelines.

This is a critical role for supporting decision-making in both Commercial Real Estate (CRE), Commercial & Industrial (C&I), and general business lending.

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Strategy and the Head of Commercial Banking to establish and monitor benchmarks and key performance indicators (KPIs) for business units and individual lenders.
• Conduct research by analyzing white papers, monitoring economic trends, and writing summaries to support strategic decision-making and business planning.
• Utilize web-based tools and databases to identify leads for CRE (Commercial Real Estate) and C&I (Commercial and Industrial) loans, and track new leads generated through research, phone, and online inquiries.
• Assist the Head of Commercial Banking in tracking and validating quarterly Incentive Compensation Plan (ICP) payouts.
• Work with the Head of Commercial Banking to prepare materials for monthly Board presentations, including analysis and data gathering.
• Oversee the preparation and distribution of pipeline reports, ensuring up-to-date information on loan processing and lead status.
• Provide data-driven insights and reports to senior team members to assist in decision-making, utilizing strong communication and analytical skills.
• Stay updated on industry trends and competitor positioning to provide insights that support strategic initiatives.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by Senior Management, contributing to overall team success and ensuring all operational objectives are met.

Minimum Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or a related field
• 2 - 4 years of experience in commercial lending, credit analysis or a related financial services role
• Advanced in Excel (Aggregation and Finance Functions, Data Visualization, Lookup Formulas, and Pivot Tables) & PowerPoint
• Strong financial analysis and underwriting skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial statements, cash flow projections and real estate market data
• Proficient in conducting research on industry trends, economic conditions, and competitive landscapes to support decision making
• High level of organization, time management, and ability to work effectively with various stakeholders across the bank

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, LGBTQ, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.