Northwest Bank
CRE Credit Analyst II or III
Buffalo, NY · Mid
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~30% per draw at Level II). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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Personalize to your clock →H-1B wage level
the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
The bottom of this range ($61,500) is below the Level I prevailing wage of $69,451. An H-1B cannot be filed below the prevailing wage, so an offer at the floor of this band could not be sponsored as posted.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $90,126 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Credit Analysts" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Credit Analysts (13-2041) · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Prepare timely, high quality credit analysis and recommendations that accurately and thoroughly evaluate the strengths and weaknesses associated with credit actions.
- Engage in the Opportunity Memo process, assessing the strengths and weaknesses of credits and finalizing Opportunity Memos for presentation.
- Effectively analyze financial statements and related data, industry risk, loan structure and market conditions to assess the overall creditworthiness and repayment ability of borrowers.
Responsibilities
- Maintain data integrity with the underwriting platform to ensure accurate record of credit relationships.
- The CRE Credit Analyst is responsible for performing financial statement spreading, underwriting and credit analysis to support commercial lending and commercial loan portfolio management activities.
- Monitor, develop, and suggest revisions to workflows and procedures as necessary to enhance efficiency and minimize expenses
Skills
- Develop business writing and professional communication skills.
Compensation
- The Credit Analyst may also support the Portfolio Management team by completing annual reviews, renewals, change memos and modifications.
Company info
- We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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