Credit Analyst I
Irvine · On-site
About this role
CREDIT ANALYST I-Commercial Real Estate
WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?
The Credit Analyst is an entry-level position responsible for supporting credit analysis and portfolio management activities. This role involves assisting with credit underwriting and portfolio review activities. The Credit Analyst will learn how to analyze credit data, prepare reports, conduct periodic portfolio reviews, and other activities required to underwrite and manage a portfolio of credits. The Credit Analyst is expected to have a strong desire to learn underwriting and portfolio management skills, helping to maintain high standards of credit quality and compliance
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
- The Commercial Real Estate Credit [Products/Solutions] team provides underwriting and proactive portfolio management expertise to the Bank’s CRE clients, including private individuals and family offices, and institutional funds/investors/developers.
- Colleagues will partner across numerous bank lines and divisions to provide tailored CRE lending solutions to clients, while proactively identifying risk on new and existing credits within the portfolio through a combination of internal and external resources.
- CRE portfolio includes a variety of loan products secured or supported by varying asset types.
- Credit Analysis: Performs credit analysis activities to assess creditworthiness of borrowers, guarantors, and sponsors.
- Performance Monitoring: Performs portfolio management activities to monitor and analyze portfolio performance, including periodic reviews and covenant tracking.
- Data Analysis: Analyzes credit data, market and industry reports, trendcards, and prepare credit presentations to support underwriting and portfolio management.
- Risk Management: Supports effective risk management practices, maintaining high standards of credit quality and origination in alignment with Bank’s credit risk appetite, and compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements.
- Collaboration: Works closely with team members to ensure cohesive and effective credit operations. Participate in ad-hoc projects to support the organization’s priorities.
- Learning and Development: Demonstrates a strong desire to learn underwriting and portfolio management skills, actively seeking opportunities for professional growth and development.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Finance, Business, or related field
Additional Qualifications
- Desire to learn about credit management and lending operations as well as risk management principles
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Analytical skills, with interest in learning how to interpret complex data and make informed decisions
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Compensation
Starting base salary: $25.93 - $41.43 per hour. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.
Benefits and Perks
At City National, we strive to be the best at whatever we do, including the benefits and perks we offer our colleagues including:
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, available the first of the month following start date
- Generous 401(k) company matching contribution
- Career Development through Tuition Reimbursement and other internal upskilling and training resources
- Valued Time Away benefits including vacation, sick and volunteer time
- Specialized health and family planning benefits including fertility benefits, and cancer, diabetes and musculoskeletal support programs
- Career Mobility support from a dedicated recruitment team
- Colleague Resource Groups to support networking and community engagement
Get a more detailed look at our Benefits and Perks.
ABOUT US
Since day one we've always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues and communities flourish. City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues today. City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America’s leading diversified financial services companies. To learn more about City National and our dynamic company culture, visit us at About Us.
INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
City National Bank fosters an inclusive environment where all forms of diversity are valued and leveraged to make us a better company and employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other basis protected by law.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Represents basic qualifications for the position. To be considered for this position, you must at least meet the required qualifications. careers.cnb.com accepts applications on an ongoing basis, until filled.
Unless otherwise indicated as fully remote, reporting into a designated City National location is an essential function of the job.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Represents basic qualifications for the position. To be considered for this position, you must at least meet the required qualifications. careers.cnb.com accepts applications on an ongoing basis, until filled.
Unless otherwise indicated as fully remote, reporting into a designated City National location is an essential function of the job.
Company at a glance
City National Bank, a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, is the largest bank headquartered in Los Angeles with $93 billion in assets as of July 31, 2025. Founded in 1954, City National provides personalized banking, investment and trust services in select markets including Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, Nashville, Atlanta, Delaware, Las Vegas, Washington D.C. and Miami.* In addition, the company and its investment affiliates manage or administer $106 billion in client investment assets. City National is dedicated to strengthening communities, and in 2024 alone, the company made charitable contributions of nearly $10 million in charitable contributions to nonprofits that support the communities it serves.
*City National Bank does business in Miami and the state of Florida as CN Bank.
Founded1954
Team Size1,001-5,000 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryBanking
Location
Irvine, California, United States
Websitenewsroom.cnb.com
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Top Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage
- Medical plan
- Dental plan
- Vision plan
- 401(k) company matching contribution
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vacation time
- Sick time
- Volunteer time
- Fertility benefits
- Cancer support programs
- Diabetes support programs
- Musculoskeletal support programs
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