Senior Loan Review Analyst

Senior Loan Review Analyst

Location: Denver CO (In-Office)

Job Type: Full-Time Exempt

Salary: $96000 - $139700/YR *Actual offer will be based on experience location education and/or skills*

Applications should be submitted for consideration no later than 10/31/2026.

Who Were Looking For

You are an experienced credit risk professional with deep expertise in loan review credit risk assessment and commercial lending. You enjoy evaluating complex credit relationships identifying emerging risks and providing independent challenge that strengthens portfolio quality. You bring strong analytical skills sound judgment and the ability to communicate findings effectively to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

About the Role

The Senior Loan Review Analyst serves as the departments subject matter expert and lead reviewer responsible for evaluating the Banks most complex high-risk and specialized credit relationships. This role provides independent assurance regarding underwriting quality risk rating accuracy portfolio management practices and emerging portfolio risks across the Banks consumer and commercial lending portfolios. The Senior Loan Review Analyst leads complex review engagements promotes consistency in loan review methodology and provides technical guidance and mentorship to other Loan Review team members. The position regularly communicates significant findings portfolio trends and risk themes to senior management and may present information to executive and Board-level committees.

What Youll Do

• Act as reviewer-in-charge for the Banks most complex high-risk syndicated specialized and large-dollar lending relationships including planning review scope overseeing review execution and conducting independent assessments of underwriting quality repayment capacity collateral protection loan structure covenant compliance risk ratings and policy adherence.
• Serve as the departments technical resource for loan review methodology credit risk assessment regulatory expectations and risk rating practices.
• Perform quality assurance reviews of completed review engagements to promote consistency accuracy and adherence to established loan review standards and methodologies.
• Conduct stress testing concentration analysis and other portfolio risk assessments to identify emerging risks potential areas of concern and the impact of adverse economic conditions on portfolio performance.
• Lead or assist with the development and enhancement of loan review methodologies procedures reporting risk assessment tools and departmental best practices.
• Prepare and communicate significant findings risk rating recommendations portfolio trends and emerging risk themes to relationship bankers management executive leadership and governance committees.
• Support regulatory examinations internal audits and external audits by explaining loan review methodologies conclusions and departmental practices.
• Mentor and develop Loan Review Analysts through training coaching quality feedback and ongoing technical guidance.

What You Bring

• Bachelors Degree in Finance Accounting Business Administration Economics or related field required.
• 7-10 years loan review credit risk management commercial credit analysis credit administration regulatory examination or a related lending risk function required.
• Advanced knowledge of commercial consumer and residential mortgage lending principles and underwriting practices.
• Ability to independently challenge risk ratings and credit decisions.
• Skilled in identifying emerging portfolio risks and systemic issues.
• Proficient in Loan Policy to properly identify exceptions.
• Ability to communicate findings and risk rating changes objectively and professionally while maintaining collaborative relationships.
• Knowledge of regulatory guidance banking compliance requirements and risk management practices.
• Proficient with loan origination systems financial spreading software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Formal Commercial Credit Training (e.g. CRC or equivalent) preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary: $96000 - $139700/YR plus strong bonus potential.
  
  
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
  
  
• Paid parking and transportation benefits.
  
  
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including:
  
  
  • Health savings accounts (HSA)
    
    
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
    
    
  • Medical dental and vision coverage
    
    
• Generous paid time off and bank holidays.
  
  
• Access to training and professional development programs.
  
  
• Sponsorship and support for obtaining professional certifications.
  
  
• A culture of collaboration continuous improvement and shared success.

At First Western Trust were more than just a financial institutionwere a team of forward-thinkers committed to excellence innovation and impact. Our culture thrives on teamwork and mutual respect grounded in the belief that diverse perspectives fuel creativity and help us tackle challenges in fresh effective ways.

We celebrate each others successes welcome new ideas and take personal ownership in everything we do. A genuine desire to positively impact our clients communities and one another drives our work. We meet challenges with a growth mindset act with urgency and accountability and constantly strive to raise the bar for ourselves and our clients.

Leadership at First Western means setting an example and fostering a culture of trust transparency and respect. Whether youre just beginning your journey or bringing years of experience youll find a welcoming community where your contributions are valued and your potential is boundless.

We expect our people to:

• Demand and reward excellence.
• Take action and responsibility.
• Collaborate communicate openly and give/receive feedback with trust.
• Go above and beyond to do whats rightalways.

If that sounds like you youll fit right in.

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First Western Trust is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace where every team member is valued and given the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences and do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or any other protected status. For accommodation requests please contact .