Commercial Real Estate Credit Analyst

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CREDIT ANALYST IN DES PLAINES

Date Posted:

Monday, April 13, 2026 ? Job Snapshot

Employee Type:

Permanent

Location:

Illinois , Des Plaines Job Description 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. Responsibilities 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 Requirements 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 Why Apply? 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 Compensation & Benefits

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.