Senior Credit Analyst- Sponsor Finance

Based in Chicago and operating on-site, Western Alliance Bank seeks a meticulous credit professional to support sponsor-finance lending. In this role, you’ll build and maintain financial profiles for current and prospective clients, craft credit studies for Loan Officers and executive leadership, and contribute to a range of credit department reporting. The position sits at the intersection of detailed financial analysis and cross-functional collaboration, advancing credit decisions within a sponsor-backed lending framework.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Credit Administration team by analyzing credit and collateral data to gauge lending risk.
• Gather, organize, and assess company financials to ensure Bank compliance and update internal systems accordingly.
• Engage directly with clients to address compliance issues and operational inquiries.
• Review client financials and run sensitivity analyses to evaluate credit risk within Bank structures.
• Prepare comprehensive reports with recommended action plans derived from qualitative and quantitative research.
• Collaborate across Bank groups to execute treasury management products, foreign exchange instruments, derivatives, and related legal documents.
• Assemble loan packages for new and restructured facilities.
• Coordinate reporting and requests with third parties, such as field auditors and appraisers.
• Monitor loan disbursements to ensure adherence to Bank regulations.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Knowledge of general banking operations at an entry to intermediate level, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management, and other commercial banking products and services.
• Understanding of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices at an entry to intermediate level.
• Ability to analyze financial statements and business/financial data at an entry to intermediate level.
• Strong analytical, conceptual, communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to self-motivate and work productively without supervision.
• Intermediate speaking and writing communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Ownership stake in the company
• Medical and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k matching program
• Tuition assistance program
• Employee volunteer program
• Wellness program

About the Company

Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Serving clients nationwide, Western Alliance Bank encompasses six legacy brands—Alliance Association Bank, Alliance Bank of Arizona, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank and Torrey Pines Bank—within its heritage, along with AmeriHome Mortgage, a Western Alliance Bank Company.