A Loans Analyst handles and reviews loan requests. They evaluate documentation concerning a loan and ensure it is in keeping with fraud prevention and financial policies. Analysts utilize financial software, to review data, create reports, and update client information. They have comfortable office environments and may keep normal office hours. Due to the nature of their job, they must be trustworthy and adhere to confidentiality agreements.
Functions of an Analyst may include:
•  Handle day to day queries
•  Perform investigations into loan requests
• Monitor interest rates and fees
• Manage client portfolios
• Maintain client relationships
• Adhere to confidentiality agreements, banking or federal regulations
• Update loan processing applications
• Work with departmental teams
• Remain current about loan and financial developments and guidelines
•  Support auditors, both in-house and external

• Being professional
• Be able to multitask
• Be able to communicate written and verbally
• Strong knowledge and understanding financing and accounting principles and procedures
• Being proficient in computer application skills
• Be able to meet targets and complete assignments
• Being ethical and detail oriented
• Be able to manage time efficiently
• Have a sound knowledge of math, accounting, economics or finance
• Being adaptable and proactive

Employers prefer that their analysts have first degree, preferably in a math, economics or finance course. Loans Analysts with experience have access to more job possibilities.