About The RoleSummaryThis is an experienced professional role within Enterprise Risk Management and Banking that reports to the Financial Risk Manager. The Financial Risk Analyst leverages quantitative expertise, financial acumen, and data governance skills to support enterprise risk reporting, strategic initiatives, and risk analytics across the organization.
The position plays a central role in enterprise-wide risk oversight by integrating data-driven insights, monitoring risk thresholds, and advising senior leadership on risk posture, emerging risks, and macroeconomic trends. The individual in this role serves as the primary preparer and key analyst of the Bank's quarterly Risk Appetite Statement, Peer Bank Performance Reports, Department KRI/KPI Reports, Economic Indicator Report, Emerging Risk Report, and other critical risk analytics that support strategic decision-making.
This position regularly provides briefings and risk analyses to leadership and management oversight committees. The role also supports the governance, framework development, and continuous enhancement of the Bank's enterprise risk reporting program.
The Financial Risk Analyst will support enhancements to risk reporting processes, data quality, analytics, business intelligence tools, and reporting automation. A successful candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to develop a broad understanding of business lines and functions throughout the Bank.
This is a Corporate position which may be located in an available bank division across our nine-state footprint in AZ, CO, ID, MT, NV, TX, UT, WA, or WY. Click here to learn more about our bank divisions. The mid-rate pay for this position is $109,100 + / per year (calculated for Kalispell, MT). All compensation offers are analyzed individually and take into consideration multiple factors including but not limited to geographic location, years of experience, and educational background.WA Applicants ONLY:
Spokane, WA range $96,500 to $144,700 a year. Wenatchee, WA range $91,900 to $137,800 a year.
Description- Support the development, enhancement, and governance of the Bank's suite of Enterprise Risk Management reports, including the Board-approved Risk Appetite Statement. This requires advanced knowledge of data governance, business intelligence methodologies, banking industry trends, and enterprise-wide financial performance monitoring. Provide Executive and Board-level briefings and offer effective challenge to management to improve performance and manage risk.
- Provide effective challenge and second line of defense oversight over various business lines to ensure proper identification, measurement, monitoring, and mitigation of risk.
- Support risk reporting projects and strategic initiatives, including enhancements to reporting processes, data quality, analytics, documentation, dashboard development, and automation. Partner with business lines and risk owners to improve the accuracy, efficiency, consistency, and usefulness of enterprise risk information.
- Must comply with all company policies and procedures and all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act, the Patriot Act, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control. Must complete assigned training and achieve passing scores by required due dates.
About YouQualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EducationRequired/PreferredEducation LevelDescriptionRequired
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Sciences, Engineering, or other quantitative discipline.
ExperienceRequired/PreferredExperience LevelDescriptionRequired
5 years
Five years of progressively responsible experience in banking, financial analysis, enterprise risk management, risk reporting, data analytics, accounting, audit, regulatory compliance, or a related field.
Required
Advanced / Specialized Knowledge
Statistical tools, Power BI, and advanced Excel skills
Required
Advanced / Specialized Knowledge
Analytical/quantitative skills (ability to handle, analyze, interpret, and utilize data to solve complex problems)
Required
Intermediate experience with PowerPoint, Word, and experience creating dashboards and management reports
Required
Advanced / Specialized Knowledge
Understanding of bank financial risks (e.g., credit, liquidity, interest rate risk)
Preferred
Experience with business intelligence, database, and data visualization tools such as Tableau, Cognos, SQL, or similar platforms.
Would an equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience be considered?: Yes
License/CertificationRequired/PreferredLicense/CertificationDescriptionRequired Skills and Abilities- Practical knowledge of statistical, quantitative, and data analysis tools and techniques used in risk management.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Strong analytical skills and business orientation with demonstrated ability to leverage data and analytics to identify, measure, monitor, and communicate risk.
- Ability to constantly improve/reinvent and come up with novel solutions to complex problems.
- Ability to read, interpret, and summarize laws, regulations, guidance, and industry developments.
- Excellent technical writing and oral communication skills, with the ability to present complex topics clearly to diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to work independently and take ownership of assignments.
- Ability to develop executive-level presentations, reports, and risk analyses.
- Ability to independently manage projects and coordinate activities across multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to provide effective challenge to risk metrics, thresholds, methodologies, assumptions, and reported results.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and quality.
- Familiarity with artificial intelligence, machine learning concepts, or AI governance principles preferred.
- Passion for continuous learning, improvement, and process enhancement.
- Understand and comply with all bank policies, procedures, laws, and regulations applicable to assigned responsibilities.
Additional RequirementsTravelUp to 10% travel required: (e.g. 2 days/month) by automobile (as driver and passenger), commercial airlines, rental vehicles and public transportation and be able to lodge in public facilities. Travel will be necessary to conduct the duties of this job, and the employee must have the ability to drive and have proper licensing.
Working ConditionsEnvironment: Indoors, a climate-controlled shared work area.
Noise Level: Moderate noise; not extreme or excessive; within reasonable limits.
Lifting: Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
VisionClose visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, view a computer terminal, and read the computer screen, printed materials, and handwritten materials.
Physical ActivitiesFrequencyBalancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
Infrequent - rare.
Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
Infrequent - rare.
Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
Infrequent - rare.
Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
Infrequent - rare.
Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects such as size and shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertips.
Infrequent - rare.
Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
Daily.
Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
Infrequent - rare.
Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
Infrequent - rare.
Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position.
Infrequent - rare.
Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
Infrequent - rare.
Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
Infrequent - rare.
Repetitive Motion: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Daily.
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Infrequent - rare.
What We OfferCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Starting salary is dependent upon relevant experience and may vary based on the geographic location of the position. We offer an extensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Coverage is available to employees and their eligible dependents in accordance with our written plan documents. You may also be eligible for a health savings account option, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a health rewards program, a retirement savings plan, including 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans, short and long-term disability benefits, education and training benefits, and discounts on banking products and services. We also offer a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan and paid holidays. PTO accruals begin at .0745 per hour worked for our part time employees up to a maximum accrual of 240 hours per year for certain Full-Time employees. PTO accruals are dependent on position, status (Full time or Part time), and years of experience in accordance with our PTO policy. Most Full-Time employees are also offered 6 paid holidays and Part Time employees are offered pro-rated paid holidays. In addition, employees in Utah and Nevada may be eligible for pay for certain state recognized holidays. Visit our website for more details. Check it out!
