Entry Level Commercial Analyst Jobs
New grad commercial analyst jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship project or analytical portfolio can carry more weight than years on a resume. Most openings are a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote roles across Banking & Financial Services, Investment & Asset Management, and Technology & Software, with employers like M&T Bank, JPMorganChase, and FanDuel hiring at this level now.
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A member of the Commercial Credit team that partners with senior team members supporting the duties of underwriting and the on going monitoring of a portfolio of credit relationships. Responsible for performing supporting analysis, identifying risk issues, and completing sections of credit analysis, as needed, to assess the creditworthiness of commercial clients.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Facilitate the credit needs of customers by underwriting new requests and material modifications from deal screen through approval and for the life of the loan. This analysis may include recommending adding or removing conditions.
- Manage the ongoing credit risk of existing loan portfolios through continuous credit monitoring (CCM) activities enabling the timely identification of emerging credit risk so that appropriate actions can be taken to manage the risk, minimize losses and assign an accurate risk rating. A CCM program includes but is not limited to annual reviews, interim update memos, a covenant monitoring program, problem loan management, early warning indicators, and other forms of credit surveillance.
- Review all pertinent credit and financial information, including but not limited to financial statements, tax returns, due diligence reports, credit bureaus, appraisals, internal credit information, industry research and peer data. Determine the need for more thorough investigation or additional information.
- Analyze financial information and related materials and complete the credit analyses for the Bank’s commercial transactions. Written analyses to include an independent credit quality assessment with well-supported risk rating, identification of and description of credit risks and mitigants, industry concerns, market trends, financial trends, and other pertinent credit issues of respective deals.
- Make appropriate structure recommendations based on an analysis and evaluation of scenarios including the company's case, bank's base case and a downside case.
- As part of managing the ongoing credit risk of existing portfolios, identify suspicious activity and activity that may be contrary to customer's interest.
- Partner proactively with relationship managers (RM) and be intimately involved throughout the deal process, from deal screen through approval and for the life of the loan to maintain timely and accurate risk ratings for a portfolio of commercial credits. Spread financial statements and prepare financial / projection models designed to sensitize various conditions impacting the proposed transaction.
- Prepare cash flow, collateral schedules, covenant sensitivity calculations, financial models, and guarantor statement analysis as appropriate.
- Attend client/prospect calls with RMs to gain a thorough understanding of the client/prospect and their business to effectively analyze and underwrite the proposed transaction. Based on underwriting parameters, recommend the risk rating.
- Prepare summary, present facts, and offers opinions concerning credit-worthiness.
- Present analysis or address questions during credit request discussions or committee presentations.
- Ensure credit policy compliance by verifying adherence of underwriting to the Commercial Credit Policy and commenting on any risk associated with non-compliance.
- Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
- Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
- Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
- Complete other related duties as assigned.
Scope of Responsibilities:
Commercial Credit is responsible for the credit delivery of the Bank's commercial clients throughout the credit lifecycle. Credit assessments range from initial analyses of new relationships to the Bank to material modifications or restructurings of long-term relationships and ongoing monitoring through the life of the loan. Commercial Credit is also responsible for ensuring the accurate completion of the Bank's risk rating scorecards and financial statement spreads. The work completed in this capacity is used to make credit decisions for new or renewed or amended credit transactions.
The position interacts with commercial banking relationship managers throughout the bank’s footprint and industry verticals as well as other internal personnel on credit approvals.
Customer interaction is expected.
Works independently with limited supervision.
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:
N/A
Education and Experience Required:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field and 2 years’ experience in commercial credit, public accounting, financial statement preparation/analysis or other financial analysis. In lieu of a degree, a combined minimum 6 years' higher education and work experience to include 2 years’ experience in commercial credit, public accounting, financial statement preparation/analysis or other financial analysis.
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in financial modeling and analysis of credit metrics.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
Customer focused with strong interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Education and Experience Preferred:
Experience with Capital IQ, FactSet, and Bloomberg preferred.
M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $87,200.00 - $145,400.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.Location
New York, New York, United States of AmericaOverview:
A member of the Commercial Credit team that partners with senior team members supporting the duties of underwriting and the on going monitoring of a portfolio of credit relationships. Responsible for performing supporting analysis, identifying risk issues, and completing sections of credit analysis, as needed, to assess the creditworthiness of commercial clients.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Facilitate the credit needs of customers by underwriting new requests and material modifications from deal screen through approval and for the life of the loan. This analysis may include recommending adding or removing conditions.
- Manage the ongoing credit risk of existing loan portfolios through continuous credit monitoring (CCM) activities enabling the timely identification of emerging credit risk so that appropriate actions can be taken to manage the risk, minimize losses and assign an accurate risk rating. A CCM program includes but is not limited to annual reviews, interim update memos, a covenant monitoring program, problem loan management, early warning indicators, and other forms of credit surveillance.
- Review all pertinent credit and financial information, including but not limited to financial statements, tax returns, due diligence reports, credit bureaus, appraisals, internal credit information, industry research and peer data. Determine the need for more thorough investigation or additional information.
- Analyze financial information and related materials and complete the credit analyses for the Bank’s commercial transactions. Written analyses to include an independent credit quality assessment with well-supported risk rating, identification of and description of credit risks and mitigants, industry concerns, market trends, financial trends, and other pertinent credit issues of respective deals.
- Make appropriate structure recommendations based on an analysis and evaluation of scenarios including the company's case, bank's base case and a downside case.
- As part of managing the ongoing credit risk of existing portfolios, identify suspicious activity and activity that may be contrary to customer's interest.
- Partner proactively with relationship managers (RM) and be intimately involved throughout the deal process, from deal screen through approval and for the life of the loan to maintain timely and accurate risk ratings for a portfolio of commercial credits. Spread financial statements and prepare financial / projection models designed to sensitize various conditions impacting the proposed transaction.
- Prepare cash flow, collateral schedules, covenant sensitivity calculations, financial models, and guarantor statement analysis as appropriate.
- Attend client/prospect calls with RMs to gain a thorough understanding of the client/prospect and their business to effectively analyze and underwrite the proposed transaction. Based on underwriting parameters, recommend the risk rating.
- Prepare summary, present facts, and offers opinions concerning credit-worthiness.
- Present analysis or address questions during credit request discussions or committee presentations.
- Ensure credit policy compliance by verifying adherence of underwriting to the Commercial Credit Policy and commenting on any risk associated with non-compliance.
- Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
- Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
- Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
- Complete other related duties as assigned.
Scope of Responsibilities:
Commercial Credit is responsible for the credit delivery of the Bank's commercial clients throughout the credit lifecycle. Credit assessments range from initial analyses of new relationships to the Bank to material modifications or restructurings of long-term relationships and ongoing monitoring through the life of the loan. Commercial Credit is also responsible for ensuring the accurate completion of the Bank's risk rating scorecards and financial statement spreads. The work completed in this capacity is used to make credit decisions for new or renewed or amended credit transactions.
The position interacts with commercial banking relationship managers throughout the bank’s footprint and industry verticals as well as other internal personnel on credit approvals.
Customer interaction is expected.
Works independently with limited supervision.
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:
N/A
Education and Experience Required:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field and 2 years’ experience in commercial credit, public accounting, financial statement preparation/analysis or other financial analysis. In lieu of a degree, a combined minimum 6 years' higher education and work experience to include 2 years’ experience in commercial credit, public accounting, financial statement preparation/analysis or other financial analysis.
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in financial modeling and analysis of credit metrics.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
Customer focused with strong interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Education and Experience Preferred:
Experience with Capital IQ, FactSet, and Bloomberg preferred.
M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $87,200.00 - $145,400.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.Location
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Entry Level Commercial Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level commercial analyst job?
Entry level commercial analyst roles typically look for candidates who can demonstrate analytical thinking, comfort with data tools like Excel or SQL, and some exposure to business concepts through coursework, internships, or project work. A portfolio showing a pricing analysis, market research project, or financial model can give you a real edge. Tailoring your resume to highlight quantitative work, even from academic settings, is what gets you through screening at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level commercial analysts?
Companies hiring entry level commercial analysts right now include M&T Bank, JPMorganChase, and FanDuel, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from a broad mix of employers, including large corporations with structured graduate programs and mid-size companies that bring in junior analysts to support pricing, sales operations, or business development teams.
Are there remote entry level commercial analyst jobs?
Yes, though fully remote openings at the entry level are fewer than at senior levels. About 30% of entry level commercial analyst openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, so candidates who need location flexibility still have real options. Hybrid roles are often the most common format for junior analysts, with some in-office time built in for onboarding and team collaboration.
Are these new grad commercial analyst jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior commercial analyst roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or co-op experience in place of full-time history, or mentions that a degree in a relevant field is sufficient to apply. If you have a strong internship background or academic project work, these are the roles where that profile is competitive.
Which industries hire the most entry level commercial analysts?
Entry Level commercial analyst roles concentrate in Banking & Financial Services, Investment & Asset Management, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors tend to drive junior analyst hiring because they rely heavily on pricing decisions, sales performance tracking, and market analysis functions that are well suited to structured entry level programs and roles designed for candidates building their first years of experience.