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You will own credit risk for one of the largest asset managers in onchain finance. Gauntlet serves $1.5B+ in client TVL, and every dollar of credit we extend onchain runs through a risk function that ...

Credit Risk Manager

New York, NY ยท Remote

$100K - $110K/yr

About the Role The Credit Risk Manager will play a critical role in shaping and leading Made Card's credit risk strategy across the customer lifecycle. You'll drive underwriting, pricing ...

Manager, Credit Risk

$120K - $160K/yr

Responsibilities The Credit Risk Manager is responsible for developing and executing credit risk strategies that optimize portfolio performance across multiple loan products. This role serves as the ...

The Credit Risk Manager is responsible for delivering strategies that drive product growth and optimization for the private label retail business. You will own and manage credit risk strategies ...

Credit Risk Associate

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$73K - $100K/yr

Exempt The Credit Risk Associate will analyze and mitigate credit risk exposure for RWEA. Role Responsibilities: * Assess and monitor counterparty credit exposures, including payment, performance ...

Position Summary The Credit Risk Manager will be responsible for reporting, analytics and credit strategy formulation to support credit underwriting for US Auto's auto financing business. This is a ...

Credit Risk Manager

New York, NY ยท On-site

$100K - $110K/yr

About the Role The Credit Risk Manager will play a critical role in shaping and leading Made Card's credit risk strategy across the customer lifecycle. You'll drive underwriting, pricing ...

Exempt The Credit Risk Associate will analyze and mitigate credit risk exposure for RWEA. Role Responsibilities: * Assess and monitor counterparty credit exposures, including payment, performance ...

Perform credit risk analysis to support targeting, offer strategy, and campaign decisioning. * Monitor campaign performance, including response, approval, and early credit indicators. * Identify ...

Credit Risk Analyst

Parsippany, NJ ยท Hybrid

$29.25/hr

The Credit & Collections Analyst will support the Credit Risk Management and Collections teams by evaluating customer creditworthiness, analyzing financial and trade reports, and helping minimize ...

What You'll Contribute TheDirector, Credit Risk serves as a key leader within the Second Line of Defense (2LOD), providing independent oversight, credible effective challenge, and governance support ...

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How much do credit risk jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for credit risk in the United States is $109,314.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,000.00 and $142,000.00 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 the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, and 14% Part Time. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $109,314 per year, or $52.6 per hour.
Principal Credit Risk Analyst

Principal Credit Risk Analyst

Alliant Credit Union

Chicago, IL โ€ข Hybrid

$119K - $204K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

In this hybrid role based at our Chicago Headquarters, you will provide data-driven insights and recommendations for the effective management of the risk-return trade-off across consumer lending portfolios such as credit cards, personal loans, auto loans, etc.. Lead significant workstreams and initiatives leveraging data and analytics. Build productive and constructive relationships with key partners across different functions including but not limited to business line managers, finance, compliance. Drive the development of analytical frameworks and strategies for loan origination, loss forecasting, capital planning and CECL. Analyze data to identify the quantitative and qualitative factors driving the credit risk for consumer & mortgage loans.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Use data and analytics to develop analytical frameworks and strategies for loan origination strategies, loss forecasting, capital planning and CECL.
  • Analyze origination risk factors and recommend improvements in underwriting criteria and loan product pricing to increase loan volumes within the risk appetite.
  • Review and monitor credit risk for existing accounts in open-ended lending products such as credit card, HELOCs, etc., and recommend line management strategies.
  • Support new data acquisition and guide less experienced analysts and other functional areas on current data intricacies.
  • Conduct third-party quarterly mortgage & consumer loan portfolio performance analysis.
  • Provide thought leadership and rule recommendations for loan origination system implementation and maintenance.
  • Assess the risk-adjusted profitability (NPV) of new originations across the portfolios managed.
  • Drive analytical projects of high complexity from inception to completion and provide guidance to less experienced analysts on specific projects.
  • Ensure effective communication with management and key stakeholders from other functional areas.
  • Complete credit risk analytics, which includes but is not limited to loan origination strategy, economic capital setting, credit loss modeling and mitigation, CECL implementation
  • Partner with other areas such as Loss Prevention & Recovery to enable sound collection strategies.
  • Collaborate with database administration to streamline two-way communication to ensure data quality.
  • Query the data warehouse and other databases to extract, summarize, and save relevant data.
  • Drive improvements in test set-up to more accurately assess effectiveness of proposed risk strategies and team up with other departments for project implementation.
  • Evaluate, implement, and monitor internally developed or third-party scoring solutions.
  • Present recommendations and findings to management
  • Develop periodic reports for audit and regulatory compliance and assist with ad hoc requests.
  • Help formulate and revise credit policies and procedures to address new regulations.

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Education & Years of Experience

  • Minimum - Graduate Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Quantitative Finance, Financial Engineering, Computer Science or related
  • Minimum - 6 Years of Analytics, Credit Risk or related

In Lieu of Education

  • 10 years of Analytics, Credit Risk or related

Compensation & Benefits:

Typical hiring range:โ€โ€โ€Ž โ€Ž $119,400.00 to $204,600.00โ€Ž Annually. Actual compensation will be determined using factors such as experience, skills & knowledge.

โ€ŽBenefits: Alliant provides a benefits package including health care, vision, dental, and 401k with employer match including:

  • Annual performance bonus
  • Work from home up to 3 days a week
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employee discount programs
  • Time off including paid personal and sick days
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Education reimbursement

*Note that eligibility and cost of benefits can vary depending on the number of regularly scheduled hours, and job status such as regular full-time, regular part-time, or temporary employment.

Adhere to and ensure compliance of all business transactions with policy and process of the Bank Secrecy Act. Ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, company procedures and policies. Maintains integrity and ethics in all actions and conversations with or regarding credit union members and their accounts; complies with Privacy Act directives.

The responsibilities listed do not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice