A North Side Chicago community bank (~$700MM in assets) is hiring a CRE Credit Analyst to support three top-performing lenders. This onsite role offers real exposure to credit structuring and borrower meetings — not just back-end analysis. It’s ideal for analysts ready to grow into lending.
Underwrite/analyze CRE loans ($500K–$8MM)
Write credit memos for committee review
Spread borrower financials and review leases, tax returns, rent rolls
Manage multiple loan files independently
Join borrower meetings and support structuring
Collaborate with lenders, credit, and ops
Track toward a lending/production role
2–5 years credit analyst experience (CRE/C&I)
Strong credit writing and financial analysis skills
Able to manage workflow across several lenders
Excellent communication and time management
Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting, or related field
Local to Lincolnwood/Skokie or willing to relocate
Visible role with hands-on deal exposure
Fast-paced, concierge-style credit culture
Decisions often made during borrower meetings
Direct path into lending
High-impact team, no red tape
Base Salary: $60,000 – $75,000
Benefits: Health Insurance, 401(k), PTO
📩 Interested? Email your resume or questions to crystal.fryers@gogpac.com.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
