Senior Credit Risk Management Analyst, Chelmsford, MA or Hillsboro, OR, Hybrid Full-Time
About the position The Senior Analyst, Credit Risk is responsible for performing advanced credit risk analysis, portfolio monitoring, and reporting to support the organization’s Second Line of Defense (2LOD) credit risk management function. This role evaluates credit performance, supports risk governance activities, and provides insights to ensure alignment with the organization’s risk appetite, regulatory expectations, and strategic objectives. The Senior Analyst operates independently on complex assignments, providing data-driven insights, identifying emerging risks, and supporting effective challenge of first line lending practices and portfolio strategies.
Responsibilities
- Analyze credit portfolio performance across consumer and commercial portfolios, including credit quality, concentrations, migration trends, and loss performance
- Monitor and report on key credit risk indicators (KRIs/KPIs), identifying trends, emerging risks, and areas of concern
- Support the Allowance for Credit Losses (ACL) / CECL process, including data analysis, validation of assumptions, and review of outputs
- Perform stress testing and scenario analysis to evaluate potential impacts on portfolio performance, earnings, and capital
- Evaluate underwriting practices, portfolio strategies, and credit risk frameworks, providing insights and effective challenge where appropriate
- Support development of credit risk reporting, including materials for leadership, risk committees, and governance forums
- Analyze large data sets to generate actionable insights and support decision-making across credit risk functions
- Assist in maintaining and enhancing credit risk policies, procedures, and governance documentation
- Support credit model oversight and governance, including monitoring performance and identifying potential limitations in coordination with Model Risk Management
- Participate in regulatory exams, internal audits, and credit reviews, including preparation of analysis, documentation, and responses
- Partner with Finance, Lending, and Risk teams to support portfolio analysis, forecasting, and risk assessments
- Identify opportunities to improve credit risk analytics, reporting processes, and data quality
- Stay informed on regulatory expectations, industry trends, and emerging credit risks
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in field relevant to role (or 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree)
- 4 - 6 years of relevant experience
- Strong understanding of credit risk principles, lending products, and portfolio performance analysis
- Knowledge of credit risk modeling, CECL/ACL, and stress testing concepts
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with ability to interpret complex data
- Ability to identify trends and translate data into clear, actionable insights
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with data analysis tools and Excel; familiarity with SQL, Python, or similar preferred
Benefits
- Excellent work-life balance
- A community that cares