Commercial Real Estate Credit Analyst

Job Description

Job Title: Commercial Real Estate Credit Analyst
Location: Lincolnwood/Skokie Area - Chicago, IL (Onsite Only)
Type: Full-Time
Comp: $60,000 - $75,000 base salary

The Opportunity:

A respected, community-focused bank on Chicago's North Side (approx. $700MM in assets) is hiring a CRE Credit Analyst to support three high-performing lenders. This fully onsite role offers mentorship, exposure to deal structuring, and a defined path into lending.

Key Responsibilities:

• Underwrite/analyze CRE loans ($500K-$8MM)
• Prepare full credit memos for internal committee
• Spread financials; review tax returns, rent rolls, leases
• Support multiple lenders and manage loan files
• Attend borrower meetings and assist in structuring
• Partner with credit, ops, and executive team
• Monitor loan performance and ensure compliance
• Grow into a future lending/production role

Requirements:

• Must reside or be willing to relocate within 30 minutes of Lincolnwood, IL
• Minimum 2 years of direct CRE credit analyst experience
• Onsite only - no hybrid or remote options
• Strong credit writing and financial analysis skills
• Able to manage multiple active files
• Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Professional, team-oriented, and organized

Why This Role:

• Fast-paced, collaborative credit culture
• Decisions often made in real time with the borrower
• Tight-knit, high-trust team environment
• Hands-on mentorship and direct exposure to lending
• Clear path into production/relationship management

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base Salary: $60,000-$75,000
• Benefits:
  Health Insurance, 401(k), PTO

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