Credit Risk Associate Jobs in Atlanta, GA (NOW HIRING)

The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this page. After you click Apply Now and complete your application, you'll be invited to create a profile, which will let you see your application status and any communications. If you already have a profile with us, you can log in to check status.
Need Help?
If you have a disability and need assistance with the application, you can request a reasonable accommodation. Send an email to Accessibility (accommodation requests only; other inquiries won't receive a response).
Regular or Temporary:
Regular
Language Fluency: English (Required)
Work Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Please review the following job description:
Middle Market Credit Delivery Senior Analysts possess a strong and well-developed foundation in finance, accounting, commercial banking products, and credit-focused analysis, operating effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. They independently perform and oversee advanced financial analysis, risk assessment, compliance monitoring, and portfolio management activities for complex clients and relationships.
With limited oversight, Senior Analysts take increased ownership of assigned transactions, portfolio reviews, and analytical deliverables, partnering closely with Associates, Relationship Managers, and senior leadership. They apply sound credit judgment to support prudent underwriting and effective credit and risk administration, with a strong emphasis on adherence to credit policy, underwriting standards, and regulatory requirements.
Senior Analysts demonstrate proficiency navigating internal systems, policies, and processes to support line-of-business objectives for new business execution and ongoing client management and retention. They supplement quantitative analysis with comprehensive qualitative research and third-party validation, incorporating assessments of client performance, competitors, markets, and industry trends to identify risks and emerging issues.
In this role, Senior Analysts regularly support Associate-, VP-, and SVP-level teammates while requiring minimal supervision. They serve as a key analytical resource within the credit delivery team, contribute to training and informal mentoring of junior analysts, and exhibit growing confidence across all facets of underwriting, portfolio management, and internal stakeholder engagement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
1. Lead financial analysis of moderately complex borrower financial statements, projections, cash flow sustainability, leverage, liquidity, and repayment capacity, exercising sound credit judgment.
2. Evaluate and synthesize industry trends, business models, competitive positioning, and macroeconomic factors to identify emerging risks and opportunities impacting borrower and portfolio performance.
3. Contribute to and review detailed credit memoranda for new transactions and amendments, clearly articulating transaction structures, key risks, mitigants, covenant frameworks, and independent credit recommendations for senior approval committees.
4. Oversee periodic borrower reviews, covenant compliance, risk rating determinations, and early warning assessments, proactively escalating material credit concerns.
5. Serve as a subject matter resource for internal stakeholders and external parties on portfolio credits, transaction structures, and risk considerations.
6. Drive and contribute to ad hoc analyses related to portfolio trends, concentration risks, sector performance, and overall credit quality, providing actionable insights to management.
7. Ensure data integrity and governance across credit systems and reporting platforms.
Required Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible work experience; advanced coursework or professional certifications a plus.
2. 1-2+ years of relevant financial services experience, preferably in commercial, corporate, investment banking, credit risk, or a related analytical discipline.
3. Strong analytical skills and strong attention to detail, with the ability to independently evaluate complex financial information and identify key risks and drivers.
4. Highly effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate complex analyses and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
5. Demonstrated initiative and work ethic
6. Well-developed interpersonal skills
7. High level of adaptability and flexibility, with proven organizational and time-management skills to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
8. Solid understanding of business operations, finance, and accounting principles, with the ability to apply these concepts in a credit or risk analysis context.
9. Solid proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Minimum GPA: 3.5
2. Demonstrated work experience in finance or related field
General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist's generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist's defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.
Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.
EEO is the Law E-Verify IER Right to Work