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Credit Risk Analyst

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$122K - $140K/yr

The Credit Risk team uses analytics tools to develop strategies that govern automated decisions in ... Partner with Data Science, Product, Engineering and other partner teams to implement credit and ...

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Perform data analysis across various marketing channels to optimize credit risk, origination volume and funnel conversion. * Utilize statistical and segmentation tools to develop data driven business ...

Credit Risk Analyst

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$122K - $140K/yr

The Credit Risk team uses analytics tools to develop strategies that govern automated decisions in ... Partner with Data Science, Product, Engineering and other partner teams to implement credit and ...

New

... credit line strategies, as well as conducting analyses to evaluate the risk of new and existing ... Provide insights from external and unconventional data sources to help explore competitive ...

Performs detailed credit risk analysis, including analysis of financial data and ratios, to qualify new and existing counterparties that meet established timelines and support ongoing sales ...

Credit Risk Analyst

San Diego, CA · On-site

$70K - $88K/yr

Performs detailed credit risk analysis, including analysis of financial data and ratios, to qualify new and existing counterparties that meet established timelines and support ongoing sales ...

The Optum Bank Credit Risk Analyst will be responsible for assessing the credit risks that arise ... Support senior leadership in partnering with broader business units to assess data availability ...

The Optum Bank Credit Risk Analyst will be responsible for assessing the credit risks that arise ... Support senior leadership in partnering with broader business units to assess data availability ...

... credit line strategies, as well as conducting analyses to evaluate the risk of new and existing ... Provide insights from external and unconventional data sources to help explore competitive ...

... credit line strategies, as well as conducting analyses to evaluate the risk of new and existing ... Provide insights from external and unconventional data sources to help explore competitive ...

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How much do credit risk data analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for credit risk data analyst in the United States is $113,881.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,500.00 and $140,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Credit Risk Data Analyst do?

A Credit Risk Data Analyst is responsible for gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data related to credit risk to help financial institutions make informed lending decisions. They use statistical techniques and data modeling to assess the likelihood that a borrower will default on a loan. Their work supports the development of risk models, credit policies, and reporting processes, ensuring the institution minimizes losses while maximizing opportunities. These analysts often collaborate with risk managers, underwriters, and IT teams to develop and implement effective risk assessment tools.

How do Credit Risk Data Analysts typically collaborate with other departments within a financial institution?

Credit Risk Data Analysts often work closely with teams such as lending, underwriting, compliance, and IT. They provide data-driven insights to help these departments assess borrower risk, design credit policies, and ensure regulatory compliance. Collaboration usually involves regular meetings to discuss risk models, share analytical findings, and refine credit assessment processes, ensuring all teams are aligned in managing the institution's credit exposure effectively.

What is the difference between Credit Risk Data Analyst vs Credit Analyst?

AspectCredit Risk Data AnalystCredit Analyst
Primary FocusAnalyzing data to assess credit risk and predict defaultsEvaluating creditworthiness of individual or business applicants
Required SkillsData analysis, statistical modeling, risk assessmentFinancial analysis, credit evaluation, customer assessment
CertificationsRelevant certifications like CFA, credit risk certifications often preferredFinancial certifications like CFA, CPA may be beneficial
Work EnvironmentFinancial institutions, risk management teams, data-driven rolesBank branches, lending departments, credit departments

While both roles involve assessing credit, the Credit Risk Data Analyst primarily focuses on analyzing data to predict and manage credit risk, often working with large datasets and statistical models. The Credit Analyst evaluates individual credit applications and makes lending decisions. Both roles require financial knowledge and certifications, but their day-to-day tasks and focus areas differ.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Credit Risk Data Analyst, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Credit Risk Data Analyst, you need strong quantitative and analytical skills, a background in statistics or finance, and typically a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Proficiency in data analysis tools such as SQL, Python, R, and experience with risk modeling systems are highly valued, along with relevant certifications like FRM or CFA. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are essential soft skills for interpreting data and conveying insights to stakeholders. These skills ensure accurate risk assessments, support sound decision-making, and help organizations manage financial exposure effectively.
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Infographic showing various Credit Risk Data Analyst job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% Internship, 86% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,881 per year, or $54.8 per hour.
Director, Bank Credit Risk - Retail Banking

Director, Bank Credit Risk - Retail Banking

USAA

Colorado Springs, CO • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago


USAA rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 259 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

36th of 146 rated banks


Job description

Why USAA?

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.

Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values - honesty, integrity, loyalty and service - define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.

We are proud to support active-duty military spouses. USAA roles may offer remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs.

The Opportunity

As a Director Bank Credit Risk, you will lead a team of analysts responsible for credit risk identification, development and delivery of credit strategies, and monitoring of credit performance for consumer credit portfolios to optimize profitable growth within risk appetite using quantitative methods. Owns and drives mitigation of operational and compliance risk inherent in credit strategy. Leads tracking and monitoring of internal and external factors impacting credit strategy performance for bank portfolio products.

This role is remote eligible in the continental U.S. with occasional business travel. However, individuals residing within a 60-mile radius of a USAA office will be expected to work on-site four days per week.

What you'll do:

  • Accountable for strategic planning to create team and departmental objectives and develops forecasts or predictions for team productivity. Mitigates risks, sets team policy, and governs the team's work to ensure it is in alignment with the strategic priorities of the bank; provides feedback on any misalignments to the team and communicates progress to executive management.
  • Works directly with executive management, Marketing and team members to develop, implement and validate products, programs and portfolio management strategies to minimize credit risk in loan products while optimizing financial returns.
  • In partnership with executive management develops accurate, timely and cohesive responses on internal audits, regulatory exams, internal compliance and credit risk reviews etc.
  • Leverages banking product knowledge and critical thinking skills to lead analyses, identify root causes, and develop clear and concise recommendations to drive the overall bank credit risk strategy development and influence senior decision makers.
  • Leads and partners to deliver Bank credit risk strategies across lines of defense by effectively developing and improving complex analytical frameworks, analyzing data and processes, and clearly communicating insights/recommendations to key stakeholders and senior leadership.
  • Leads the analysis of internal and external scores/data for use in identifying first party fraud.
  • Leverages industry knowledge and competitive benchmarking to lead, inform, and influence credit strategy development; coaches others on industry best practices and analytical skills to identify risks and opportunities within the managed portfolio and translates results into strategic solutions with the delivery of credit risk strategies.
  • Proactively Identifies the need for and leads development of advanced and nuanced quantitative analysis based upon internal and external data sources to bring structure and clarity to ambiguous and challenging problems.
  • Responsible for the development, management, and presentation of comprehensive risk and financial reporting in support of senior management and committee oversight of existing and emerging risks and escalates the quality and direction of credit performance to appropriate levels of management.
  • Leads the design and execution of complex financial risk sensitivity analysis.
  • Leads the creation and management of credit strategy infrastructure and ensures credit strategies are implemented as intended.
  • Leverages the use of expert programming and analytical techniques to analyze credit data.
  • May have model ownership responsibilities and drive accountability for quantitative model requirement definition and/or implementation of advanced credit and/or financial modeling infrastructure.
  • Builds and oversees a team of employees for assigned functional area through ongoing execution of recruiting, development, retention, coaching, performance management, and managerial activities.
  • Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

What you have:

  • Bachelor's degree; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.
  • 8 years of experience in an analytical field or work focused on leading analytical projects, advanced analytics, and risk assessments to include creating team strategy, directing analysis and interpretation of complex bank credit risk data and credit or financial analysis activities; OR an advanced degree in Business Management, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or in a Mathematical discipline and 6 years of experience in an analytical field or work focused on leading analytical projects, advanced analytics, and risk assessments to include creating team strategy, directing analysis and interpretation of complex bank credit risk data and credit or financial analysis activities.
  • 3 years of direct team lead, or management experience.
  • Demonstrated experience proposing credit risk changes, evaluation and recommendation of new models or data into strategy, leading the development and presentation of monitoring performance results of various credit strategies to appropriate stakeholders and executive management.
  • Experience influencing cross functional stakeholders to action by communicating complex analytical insights and risk mitigating solutions.
  • Advanced research and investigation skills and demonstrated good judgement in problem solving.
  • Strong understanding of banking regulations risk, and/or compliance.
  • Experience developing and improving a variety of risk related reporting.
  • Experience coaching and guiding peers on analytics, and/or risk management.
  • Advanced knowledge of data analysis tools including skills to develop analysis queries and procedures in SQL, SAS, or other business intelligence and analysis software applications for data segmentation, aggregation, and statistics (E.g., SPS or Visual Basic).
  • Advanced business acumen and attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Advanced presentation and communication skills.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Knowledge of federal laws, rules, regulations, and applicable guidance to include: FCRA, Reg B, UDAAP/UDAP, OCC Heightened Standards, OCC CREDIT RISK GUIDANCE.

What sets you apart:

  • Strong credit experience in both first line and second line of defense.
  • Background in managing, prioritizing, and helping deliver department strategic deliverables and collaborating across multiple functions.
  • Experience at a financial institution focused on Risk Management or Oversight leveraging AI tools to include report automation, strategy data delivery and credit strategies and policies.

Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $164,780 - $314,960.

USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.).

Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location.

Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.

For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.

Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.

USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.


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