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Credit Risk Jobs in Alberta (NOW HIRING)

NRG Energy

Credit & Fraud Specialist

Calgary, AB · On-site

This role evaluates customer credit risk, supports credit decisioning, and helps minimize bad debt exposure while balancing customer experience and operational efficiency. The Credit Specialist works ...

Finning

Director, Credit & Collections

Calgary, AB · On-site

This role is responsible for ensuring timely and effective collection of accounts receivable, monitoring overall credit risk to maximize sales and minimize bad debt, and acts as a critical business ...

Finning

Director, Credit & Collections

Edmonton, AB

This role is responsible for ensuring timely and effective collection of accounts receivable, monitoring overall credit risk to maximize sales and minimize bad debt, and acts as a critical business ...

National Bank

Manager Credit Structuring

Calgary, AB

The role also ensures consistency in credit practices, facilitates communication with Risk Management, and provides strategic insights to support the overall health of the Western Canadian Commercial ...

PwC

Deals Risk & Quality Senior Associate

Calgary, AB · Hybrid

CA$58K - CA$97K/yr

The Deals Risk and Quality (Deals R&Q) group is seeking an experienced candidate to join our team. The candidate will be focused on providing Risk and Quality operational support to the Deals ...

National Bank

Credit Underwriter

Calgary, AB · Hybrid

A career as a Credit Underwriter, Commercial Portfolio Management in the Commercial Banking team at ... Meet the objectives of prudent risk management, client satisfaction, and portfolio growth.

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How much do credit risk jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for credit risk in Alberta is $99,870.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61,500.00 and $128,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

To thrive as a Credit Risk Analyst, you need strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of financial statements, and a background in finance, economics, or a related field, often supported by a relevant degree or certification (such as FRM or CFA). Familiarity with risk assessment tools, financial modeling software, and credit rating systems is typically required. Attention to detail, critical thinking, and effective communication are essential soft skills for interpreting data and presenting risk assessments to stakeholders. These skills and qualities are crucial for making informed decisions that minimize financial losses and ensure sound lending practices.

What is the difference between Credit Risk vs Credit Analyst?

AspectCredit RiskCredit Analyst
Primary FocusAssessing the likelihood of borrower default to manage overall credit riskAnalyzing credit data to determine creditworthiness of individual applicants
Work EnvironmentRisk management teams, financial institutions, credit departmentsBanking, lending institutions, financial services
Required CredentialsOften requires risk management certifications, finance degreesFinance or accounting degrees, certifications like CFA or credit-specific courses

While both roles involve understanding credit, Credit Risk focuses on managing the overall risk exposure of an organization, whereas a Credit Analyst evaluates individual credit applications to determine approval. Both roles are essential in the lending process but differ in scope and responsibilities.

What is credit risk and what does a credit risk professional do?

Credit risk refers to the possibility that a borrower or counterparty will fail to meet their financial obligations, such as repaying a loan or making payments on time. Credit risk professionals analyze financial data, assess the creditworthiness of individuals or companies, and help set lending policies to minimize potential losses for banks or financial institutions. They use various models and tools to evaluate risk, monitor existing loans, and recommend strategies to mitigate exposure. Their work is essential for maintaining the financial health and stability of lending organizations.

What are some typical challenges faced by professionals in credit risk roles, and how can they be addressed?

Credit risk professionals often encounter challenges such as assessing the creditworthiness of new and existing clients, keeping up with rapidly changing market conditions, and managing large volumes of data to make informed decisions. To address these, it's important to stay updated on industry trends, develop strong analytical and communication skills, and leverage advanced risk assessment tools. Collaborating closely with colleagues in underwriting, sales, and compliance teams also helps ensure well-rounded risk evaluations and consistent application of policies.
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Infographic showing various Credit Risk job openings in Alberta as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,870 per year, or $48 per hour.

Senior Credit Risk Analyst

Farm Credit Canada

Edmonton, AB • Hybrid

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY):

06/17/2026

Worker Type:

Term (Fixed Term)

Language(s) Required:

English

Term Duration (in months):

20

Salary Range (plus eligible to receive a performance based incentive, applicable to position) :

$107,780 - $145,820

Why FCC?

At FCC, we're proud to be 100% invested in Canadian agriculture and food. As a federal Crown corporation, we provide financing, knowledge resources and business management software to over 103,000 customers nationwide.

Here's what you can expect when you join our team:

  • Competitive total rewards packages: market-aligned and performance-based salary and incentive programs, flexible and comprehensive group benefit and savings plans, and well-being support through benefits and wellness programs

  • Purpose-driven work: We build strong relationships, share knowledge and support the people who feed the world

  • Growth: Learning and development opportunities to help you thrive

  • Hybrid work options

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Howyou'llmake an impact

Play a critical role in shaping how FCC understands,measuresand discusses credit risk,capitaland riskadjusted performance. As a Senior Credit Risk Analyst on the Capital Quantification team,you'llindependently lead complex analytical work that informs decisions on new products, strategic initiatives, portfolioriskand capital allocation.

Your work will span expected loss (ACL), economic capital (ECAP)and forwardlooking scenario analysis, helping FCCidentifyemerging risks, understand portfoliovulnerabilitiesand assess tradeoffs between growth,profitabilityand risk. With a high degree of curiosity and a desire to understand the 'why' behind the numbers, you'll use your technical abilities and agriculture industry knowledge to translate complex modelling outputs into clear, decisionready insights and actively facilitate discussions with senior leaders and stakeholders across Risk, Finance, Core Banking and Operations.

As a subjectmatter expert, trusted technical resource and mentor,you'llhelp strengthen analytical capability across the team, influence how data and processes evolve and contribute to a culture of curiosity,rigorand continuous improvement.

Whatyou'lldo

  • Analyze credit risk and capital impacts (expected loss and ECAP) for new products, programs, and strategic initiatives including reasonability assessments and sensitivity analysis

  • Lead endtoend analytical projects independently, from problem framing through delivery of clear recommendations

  • Identifytrends, concentrations and emerging vulnerabilities in FCC's loan portfolio using large, complex datasets

  • Develop and interpret forwardlooking scenarios and stress analysis to support ICAAP, planning, and senior management discussions

  • Translate technical results from risk models into plainlanguage insights that enable informed decisionmaking

  • Facilitate and enable conversations about capital,profitabilityand riskadjusted performance across the organization

  • Partner closely with Risk, Finance, Operations, CoreBankingand other stakeholders to ensure analyses are relevant, wellunderstood, and actionable

  • Recommend and influence improvements to data quality, analyticalprocessesand reporting frameworks

  • Provide leadership, coaching and mentorship to other analysts

  • Champion strong analytical practices, intellectualcuriosityand continuous learning within the team

Whatyou'llbring to the team

Required qualifications:

  • A degree in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, computerscienceor a related quantitative field

  • Significant experiencein credit risk, capitalmanagementor advanced analytics within a financial institution

  • Significant experiencewith expected loss, economic capital, and portfolio credit risk concepts, including how IFRS9 (Allowance for Credit Losses) and OSFI's Capital Adequacy Requirements (CAR) influence their measurement, governance, and impact on capital and riskadjusted performance metrics

  • Advanced analytical and problemsolving skills, with the ability to work independently on complex, ambiguous problems

  • Strong data skills and experience working with large datasets (e.g., SAS, Python); experience with visualization tools such as Power BI orQuickSight

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience in the agriculture oragrifood sector is considered an asset

Not sure you meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway.

You belong here
At FCC, we're committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace - one that reflects the communities where we live, work and play. Our team is made stronger through diversity, and we're dedicated to building a workforce that brings together a range of backgrounds, abilities and perspectives.
We encourage qualified applicants to apply, including members of these four employment equity groups:
Indigenous Peoples
Members of visible minority groups
Persons with disabilities
Women

Accessibility and accommodations

To support an inclusive and accessible candidate experience, we encourage anyone needing an adjustment or accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process to email us at: TalentSupplyRecherch@fcc-fac.ca. An HR partner will respond and work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation. Information received in relation to accommodation requests will not impact hiring decisions.

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