Full-Time
Senior Credit Analyst
Business Banking
Sunflower Bank
501-1,000 employees
Offers personal, business, mortgage financial services
No salary listed
Scottsdale, AZ, USA
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Bachelor's
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- A minimum of three years of experience in a commercial credit analysis function.
- Experience analyzing complex credit data and financial statements to determine risk in extending credit.
- Ability to think critically and communicate results concisely and clearly, verbally and in writing.
- Ability to write in a professional business manner using correct grammar and sentence structure.
- Ability to prioritize and complete tasks or projects on time.
- Ability to remain educated and informed on industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory requirements and continuously develop professionally.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Good organizational skills, a high level of accuracy, and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with complete confidentiality and professionalism.
- Proficiency with current technology, including a personal computer, keyboard, mouse, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, and other technology-based tools.
- Aptitude for learning new systems and applications quickly, specifically Salesforce.com and nCino Bank Operating System.
- Travel may be required as needed.
- Produce complex credit analysis assignments for new extensions of credit, credit renewals, annual reviews, modifications, and other line-of-business assignments.
- Take a leading role in underwriting goals by providing guidance and training to other analysts on the team.
- Monitor client operating and financial performance metrics and conditions after loan origination, including covenant monitoring and borrowing base compliance.
- Apply the bank's loan policy and programs for extending credit to clients.
- Provide front-end support for loan request packages and ensure all pertinent financial information is in the credit file.
- Use loan documentation to produce summaries of important loan conditions and collateral structures.
- Use the systems and procedures required for business banking operations, including spreading software, credit approval software, and formats for formal credit recommendations.
- Work adjusted schedules, overtime, or evening and weekend hours when needed to meet deadlines.
- A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or another applicable undergraduate or graduate field is preferred.
- Completion of a formal credit training program or certification may substitute for a degree.
Sunflower Bank provides personal and business banking, wealth management, and residential mortgage services through its various regional brands. These products work by pairing traditional financial tools with a regional management structure that allows local experts to provide tailored advice and lending solutions. Unlike larger national banks, this organization focuses on long-term community relationships and local decision-making rooted in over 150 years of history. The company's goal is to help individuals and businesses reach their financial objectives by offering services that create new possibilities within the specific communities they serve.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
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Total Funding
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Headquarters
Denver, Colorado
Founded
1892
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- July 2026 expansion hires in California and Texas deepen coverage of high-growth business markets.
- Q1 2026 loan growth ran 16.2% annualized, with 4.25% net interest margin.
- QuickLogic's April 27 2026 credit facility shows Sunflower winning specialty lending relationships.
What critics are saying
- July 27 2026 FirstSun reported a $22.9 million second-quarter net loss.
- June 5 2026 it sold $890 million of multifamily loans, signaling forced balance-sheet shrinkage.
- Integration failure after the First Foundation merger threatens deposits, culture, and earnings momentum.
What makes Sunflower Bank unique
- April 1 2026 merger made Sunflower a $20.4 billion multistate relationship bank.
- It combines commercial banking, wealth management, mortgage, and First Foundation Advisors.
- Leadership is planting local presidents in Fort Worth, Inland Empire, Southern California, and Arizona.
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↑ 8%Courtney Lewis joins Sunflower Bank as Fort Worth Market President. Enjoy reading the news again. Join over 110,000 neighbors that count on our newsletters for stories happening in your backyard. Sign up for free. Courtney Lewis has joined the Sunflower Bank as Executive Vice President and Fort Worth Market President, reinforcing its continued investment in one of the nation's fastest growing business communities. In this role, Lewis leads the Sunflower Bank's Fort Worth market, focusing on expanding relationships with middle market businesses throughout North Texas. She oversees the experienced local commercial banking team, delivering customized financial solutions and local decision-making to companies. Lewis brings more than two decades of commercial banking experience and is widely recognized throughout North Texas for her leadership, relationship-driven approach, and commitment to the community. Throughout her career, she has partnered with privately owned businesses, family-owned companies and their advisors to provide strategic financial guidance that supports long-term growth. "Fort Worth is one of the most dynamic markets in the country, and we are excited to deepen our commitment to the businesses and communities that fuel its success," said Ryan Stuart, Regional President. "Courtney's reputation, leadership, and passion for serving clients make her the ideal person to lead our Fort Worth market as we continue building our middle market banking platform." Lewis joins Sunflower Bank during a period of continued growth and investment in North Texas, where the Bank is expanding its commercial banking capabilities and attracting experienced talent to serve the evolving needs of businesses throughout the region. "I am honored to join Sunflower Bank and eager to help build upon the strong foundation already established in Fort Worth," said Lewis. "The opportunity to partner with talented teammates while helping middle market companies achieve their growth goals is what drew me to Sunflower Bank. I look forward to building lasting relationships with clients and contributing to the continued success of the Fort Worth business community." In addition to Lewis' appointment as Market President, Sunflower Bank has recently promoted Jeff Bundy to Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Sunflower Bank's Specialty Industries Group. In his role, Bundy provides strategic leadership for the bank's specialty lending platform, overseeing its growth and advancing specialized financing solutions for clients nationwide. He joined Sunflower Bank to establish its Fort Worth presence in 2022 and will continue to partner closely with the Fort Worth middle market team while driving the expansion of the Specialty Industries Group. Together, Lewis and Bundy bring seasoned leadership to Fort Worth, reinforcing Sunflower Bank's commitment to delivering relationship-based banking, specialized industry knowledge, and customized financial solutions to businesses throughout the market. Beyond its corporate headquarters in Dallas, Sunflower Bank has regional locations in Plano, Richardson, and Fort Worth that provide complete commercial and specialty banking, treasury management, personal banking, mortgage lending, private banking, and wealth management services. About Sunflower Bank, N.A. Sunflower Bank, N.A. with headquarters in Dallas provides a full range of relationship-focused services to meet personal, business, and wealth management financial objectives and has $15.7 billion in assets as of June 30, 2026. FirstSun Capital Bancorp (Nasdaq: FSUN) ("FirstSun") is the financial holding company for Sunflower Bank, N.A. and is headquartered in Denver, CO. On April 1, 2026, FirstSun completed its merger with First Foundation Inc. Today, Sunflower Bank, N.A. operates as Sunflower Bank, First National 1870, and First Foundation Bank, with 99 licensed branches in 10 states and mortgage capabilities in 44 states. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. To learn more, visit: SunflowerBank.com.
Sunflower Bank welcomes Everett Orrick as Market President for the Inland Empire. July 21, 2026 Ontario, Calif. - Sunflower Financial Inc. is pleased to announce that Everett Orrick has joined its organization as Executive Vice President and Market President in California's Inland Empire. Building on the momentum of Sunflower Bank's Inland Empire expansion, which began with the launch of its local commercial banking team in April 2024, Orrick's addition reinforces the Bank's commitment to growing its middle market business through relationship-driven service and best-in-class banking solutions. In this role, Orrick leads Sunflower Bank's commercial and industrial (C&I) strategy in the Inland Empire, delivering tailored financing and treasury solutions to business clients. His leadership strengthens the Bank's ability to support growing companies through a consultative, relationship-driven approach. He is based at Sunflower Bank's Ontario corporate office. Sunflower Bank's holding company, FirstSun Capital Bancorp ("FirstSun") completed its acquisition of First Foundation Inc. on April 1, 2026. As a result, First Foundation Bank has merged into Sunflower Bank and Irvine-based First Foundation Advisors is a wholly owned subsidiary of FirstSun. This merger greatly expands Sunflower Bank's footprint and capabilities in California. Orrick brings more than 30 years of experience developing and leading commercial, corporate, asset based lending, and wealth management platforms throughout California. He has a strong track record of building high-performing, client-focused teams dedicated to helping businesses grow through strategic financing solutions. Most recently, Orrick served as Regional Director of Commercial Banking for a large California-based financial institution and previously held the role of California Chief Executive Officer for a multinational banking organization. "Everett is a proven leader with deep commercial banking experience and a strong client-first mindset," said James Canepa, Regional President at Sunflower Bank. "As we expand in California following the First Foundation merger, his leadership will be vital to growing our Inland Empire market and delivering tailored solutions to middle market clients." Orrick is actively engaged in the business community, with longstanding involvement in the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) chapters across Los Angeles, Orange County, and the Inland Empire. He also serves as Chairman of the Board for Linc Housing, a nonprofit organization that has developed more than 10,000 affordable housing units throughout California. Orrick earned his bachelor's degree and MBA from California State University and is also a graduate of the Pacific Coast Banking School at the University of Washington. "I am pleased to join Sunflower Bank to grow our Inland Empire team," said Orrick. "We will leverage the Bank's strong credit culture to deliver thoughtful, creative financing solutions to the diverse middle market companies that make up our regional economy." About Sunflower Bank, N.A. Sunflower Bank, N.A. with headquarters in Dallas, TX provides a full range of relationship-focused services to meet personal, business, and wealth management financial objectives and has $8.6 billion in assets as of March 31, 2026. FirstSun Capital Bancorp (Nasdaq: FSUN) ("FirstSun") is the financial holding company for Sunflower Bank, N.A. and is headquartered in Denver, CO. On April 1, 2026, FirstSun completed its merger with First Foundation Inc. Today, Sunflower Bank, N.A. operates as Sunflower Bank, First National 1870, and First Foundation Bank, with 100 licensed branches in ten states and mortgage capabilities in 44 states. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. To learn more, visit: SunflowerBank.com.
Sunflower Bank has appointed David Musicant as regional president for Southern California, a newly created role to oversee commercial banking strategy in Orange County. The appointment follows FirstSun Capital Bancorp's completion of its acquisition of First Foundation Inc. on 1 April 2026, which doubled the bank's size to $8.6 billion in assets. Musicant brings over 35 years of middle-market banking experience in Southern California, most recently serving as managing director for West Coast market expansion. He will work alongside James Canepa, who joined as regional president in 2024 and now oversees Greater Los Angeles and the Inland Empire. The bank now operates 100 full-service branches across ten states. First Foundation Advisors remains a wholly owned subsidiary of FirstSun following the merger.
QuickLogic Corporation, a developer of embedded FPGA and programmable logic solutions, has secured a $10 million revolving credit facility with Sunflower Bank, effective 27 April 2026. The three-year agreement replaces the company's previous arrangement with Heritage Bank of Commerce and matures on 24 April 2029. The credit facility will support general corporate purposes, including working capital, and provide financial flexibility for QuickLogic's strategic initiatives. These include developing Strategic Radiation Hardened FPGAs for the US Government, expanding process technology support for its eFPGA Hard IP licensing, and supplementing its Storefront business. Chief Financial Officer Elias Nader said the new banking relationship strengthens QuickLogic's financial foundation whilst enabling more efficient execution of its growth strategy.
FirstSun Capital Bancorp reported net income of $21.6 million, or $0.76 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2026, down from $23.6 million, or $0.83 per share, in the same period last year. Adjusted net income reached $23.7 million, or $0.84 per diluted share. The Denver-based company completed its merger with First Foundation on 1 April 2026, incurring $2.7 million in merger-related expenses during the quarter. First Foundation's results are not included in the quarterly figures. FirstSun reported robust loan growth of 16.2% annualised and maintained a net interest margin of 4.25%. However, net charge-offs increased to $10.6 million, primarily due to write-downs on two commercial and industrial loan relationships. Deposits remained flat at $7.1 billion, whilst loans grew to $6.9 billion.