Luke Baker
About Luke Baker
Luke Baker is a Credit Manager at Security Bank & Trust Co., where he leads a team of credit analysts and manages the bank's credit department. He has a background in finance, having previously worked as a Credit Analyst and Assistant Inventory Manager, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Minnesota.
Work at Security Bank and Trust Company
Currently, Luke Baker serves as the Credit Manager at Security Bank & Trust Company, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he leads a team of credit analysts to effectively manage the bank's credit department. His responsibilities include conducting financial statement reviews, analyzing borrower information, and underwriting loan requests. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Credit Analyst at the same institution from 2015 to 2021, where he compiled and reviewed reports to assess and manage the risk of the bank's loan portfolio and deposit base.
Education and Expertise
Luke Baker studied Finance at the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from 2011 to 2015. He also attended CIMBA in 2013, focusing on Business. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in credit analysis and risk management.
Background
Before joining Security Bank & Trust Company, Luke Baker worked at the University of Minnesota Bookstore Warehouse as an Assistant Inventory Manager and Delivery Driver from 2012 to 2015. This role was based in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area and contributed to his experience in inventory management and logistics.
Achievements
In his capacity as Credit Manager, Luke Baker has been responsible for leading a team of credit analysts and overseeing the bank's credit operations. His work includes underwriting loan requests and providing detailed analysis on borrower creditworthiness, which is crucial for managing the bank's financial risk.