Business Lending Analyst
Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC
Columbia, MD
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70,000–$85,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Accounting, Alliance/Partner Management, Analysis Skills, Biology, Business Loans, Business Support, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Credit Analysis, Data Analysis, Decision Support, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Economic Growth, Economics, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Financial Trend Analysis, Forecasting, Fortune 500 Customers, Leadership, Legal, Loan Operations, Loan Underwriting, Microsoft Excel, Onboarding, Performance Analysis, Portfolio Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Public Accounting, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Regulations, Reporting Skills, Risk Analysis, Tax Returns, Trial Balances, Variance Analysis, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Columbia, MD
POSTED
Today
Position Summary
A mission-driven organization is seeking a detail-oriented and self-motivated Lending Analyst to support business finance and lending operations. This role focuses on loan underwriting, financial analysis, borrower engagement, and ongoing portfolio monitoring.
The individual will play a key role in evaluating loan applications, tracking financial performance, supporting decision-making processes, and contributing to initiatives that drive economic growth and organizational impact. This position collaborates closely with leadership and internal stakeholders to deliver data-driven insights and maintain strong relationships with external partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Underwrite loan applications, including financial analysis and risk assessment
- Review and evaluate financial statements for prospective and existing borrowers
- Prepare loan packages and present recommendations to internal review committees
- Monitor loan performance and analyze portfolio trends and borrower financial health
- Conduct variance analysis, including trial balance reviews, and report findings to leadership
- Manage the full loan lifecycle, including onboarding, servicing, and payoff processes
- Conduct discovery calls with applicants and maintain ongoing borrower communication
- Build and maintain relationships with borrowers, stakeholders, and partners
- Track financial performance using tax returns and other financial documentation
- Perform bank reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records
- Prepare loan documentation, including closing documents and payoff statements
- Support debt recovery efforts and documentation as needed
- Draft internal reports, presentations, and meeting materials
- Assist with special projects, process improvements, and new program initiatives
- Support achievement of annual financial and operational goals
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- 2+ years of experience in financial analysis, forecasting, or related functions
- Strong Excel skills, including data analysis and financial modeling
- Knowledge of financial reporting and analytical tools
- Familiarity with governmental or public-sector accounting principles
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Company Profile:
Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.
Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.
Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.
Benefits Information:
Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.
We look forward to working with you.
Beacon Hill. Employing the Future™
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