Commercial Real Estate Credit Analyst

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CREDIT ANALYST IN LINCOLNWOOD

Date Posted:

Monday, April 13, 2026 ? Job Snapshot

Employee Type:

Permanent

Location:

Illinois , Lincolnwood Job Description Join a Fast-Paced, Growth-Oriented Community Bank in Chicago A highly respected, relationship-driven commercial bank on Chicago's North Side (approximately $700MM in assets) is actively seeking a Commercial Real Estate Credit Analyst to support its growing loan portfolio. This is an onsite, high-impact role ideal for a credit professional with 2-5 years of experience in CRE or C&I underwriting who is eager to grow into a future lending role.

This is not a back-office analyst seat — this is an opportunity to work shoulder-to-shoulder with senior lenders, directly support borrower meetings, and develop into a producing officer over time.

Key Responsibilities:

Underwrite and analyze commercial real estate (CRE) loan requests ranging from $500K to $8MM Prepare written credit memorandums for internal loan committee review Spread borrower financials and evaluate tax returns, rent rolls, and lease agreements Support multiple lenders while managing a high volume of active deals independently Collaborate with credit, operations, and leadership to drive quick, informed decisions Participate in borrower meetings to support the bank's concierge-style service model Assist with loan monitoring, documentation, and credit policy compliance Develop skills and experience for a defined path into commercial lending

Qualifications:

2-5 years of credit analyst experience (CRE lending preferred) Strong analytical and credit writing abilities Ability to manage multiple files and deadlines across several lenders Excellent written and verbal communication skills Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field (Master's a plus) Must be local to Lincolnwood/Skokie or willing to relocate for a fully onsite position

Compensation & Benefits:

Base Salary:

$60,000 - $75,000 (commensurate with experience)

Benefits Include:

Health Insurance 401(k) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, Bank Holidays) Ready to Launch Your Career Toward Lending? If you're looking for mentorship, direct exposure to CRE deals, and a hands-on role at a bank that values speed, autonomy, and long-term growth, this is your next move. To apply or learn more, reach out directly 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.