The SBA Credit Analyst III is primarily responsible for underwriting SBA 7 a loans (over $500,000) and SBA Express lines of credit and will effectively interact with SBA Loan Specialists and Relationship Managers to provide information and assistance regarding outcomes on application decisions. This position will follow established guidelines and procedures and will have advanced knowledge of credit policy, bank products, and SBA Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), including program requirements for 7(a) loan products. This position may also assist with portfolio management and credit quality monitoring, the development and implementation of policies and procedures, and assisting in the training and mentoring of other Credit Analysts. This position must have advanced underwriting knowledge in order to complete more complex SBA loans that may be outside of Credit Analyst II's capabilities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Maintain extensive knowledge of current SBA policy as well as any updates provided through procedural notices. Reads, reviews, and understands various financial statements, including but not limited to tax returns, balance sheets, profit and loss statements, agings, borrowing base certificates, debt schedules, equipment lists, credit bureau reports, rent rolls, lease agreements, and appraisals. Prepares SBA Specific financial spreads for various types of commercial and real estate businesses and individuals acting as direct obligation borrowers or guarantors. Analyzes credit worthiness of commercial applicants and guarantors as appropriate by reviewing the loan application, spreading historical and projection based financial statements, calculating cash flows, leverage, and liquidity ratios, evaluating collateral, conducting research on the borrower(s) and key industries, and identifying risks. Analyzes findings and authors a comprehensive report of analysis using a mix of data analysis (charts, formulas, graphs, etc.) and written narrative. Evaluates credit quality and suggests a proper risk rating based on analysis of most recent financial information. Possesses proficiency relative to credit transactions and analytical skills sufficient to enable independent underwriting of commercial requests for streamlined to moderate complexity requests with limited guidance from the immediate manager. Ensures compliance with applicable regulations and keeps up to date with changes in federal regulations and FIB credit policy requirements. Completes financial performance metric covenant testing utilizing prepared financial spreads. Participates in a quality control program that provides for the monthly review of general forms, spreads, and analysis with the provision of feedback and mentoring. Participates in a quality control program that provides for the monthly review of general forms, spreads, and analysis with the provision of feedback and mentoring. Participates in the production and development of training materials and assists with the delivery of training through various channels. Partakes in a mentorship program with lower-level analysts to assist in guidance and the overall development of credit acumen. Acts as a resource for Relationship Managers and other analysts for questions relating to loan policy, loan structuring, and underwriting recommendations. QUALIFICATIONS -