Financial Risk Analyst I, II, III

Overview:
Reports to: Manager, Financial Risk

Functions Supervised:
None.

Primary Functions:
Conduct detailed, comprehensive and independent financial risk analyses.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Assist in performing asset/liability management (ALM) process using financial models to assess Interest Rate Risk (IRR), Net Interest Income (NII), and Net Economic Value (NEV).
  • Assist in business planning, budgeting, forecasting, scenario analyses of the ALM process.
  • Assist in developing financial risk analyses and stress testing for IRR, credit risk, concentration risk, liquidity risk, and capital risk and prepare management reports applicable to financial risks inherent to the credit union.
  • Assist in maintaining and assessing the credit union’s financial model assumptions and attributes, perform sensitivity analyses including beta’s, decay rates, prepayment speeds.
  • Prepare the monthly Allowance for Loss calculations and assist in maintaining the CECL model.
  • Analyze large quantities of data, perform model governance and back testing, and review data for integrity to validate results and improve model accuracy.
  • Prepare ad-hoc financial risk analyses independently, efficiently, and accurately.
  • Enhance analyses though automation & improvement, monitor and document related processes.
  • Effectively communicate results of analyses and risk assessments to management and other analysts.
  • Build collaborative relationships with coworkers, management, and vendors to create a positive, productive, and efficient work environment.
  • Maintain an understanding of credit union policies and regulatory requirements pertaining to financial risks and assist in reviewing policies and procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Business Administration or related field.

Creditable Experience in Lieu of Education:
Four years experience in a similar position or in an analytical environment. Experience with FISERV AL Risk Management software or other ALM software preferred.

Experience/Skills:
Preferably four years of experience in similar or related position. Must have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and via written reports and analysis. Demonstrated use of quantitative and analytical skills. Must be well organized, detail-oriented, have excellent problem-solving analytical mind, and be self directed with minimal supervision. Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and perform in an intermittent high-stress, fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment and draw valid conclusions from data and analytics gathered. Demonstrated proficiency using MS Office with emphasis in Excel and knowledge of macros, VBA, pivot tables, and statistical functions. Experience with data warehouse and data analytics as it relates to financial analysis and financial modeling.

Tenure: Assignment to the Financial Risk Analyst I (Category 10), Financial Risk Analyst II (Category 09) or Financial Risk Analyst III (Category 08) will be determined by the candidate’s education or experience. Advancement requires management recommendation and will be based on the candidate’s certifications and/or performance.

Compensation:
Starting base salary will be determined based on candidate experience, qualifications, education, and applicable local or state wage requirements, and will fall within the range provided below. In accordance with our Salary Administration policy, new hire base salaries generally fall between the minimum and midpoint of the listed range.

Salary Pay Range: 08

: $79,989 - $132,798 annually

Salary Pay Range: 09

: $69,557 - $112,677 annually

Salary Pay Range: 10

: $63,233 - $99,908 annually Benefits:
  • Short-term and long-term incentives
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance plan that has HSA and FSA options
  • 401(k) plan with a 5% match
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Life and disability coverage
  • Voluntary cash benefits for accident, hospitalization and critical illness
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Generous leave programs to include Paid Time Off accrual, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays
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Equal Opportunity Employer
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