CardWorks

Sr. Risk Analyst, Credit Risk Management

CardWorks$80K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a quantitative discipline required.
  • Master's degree (MBA, Economics, Statistics or related field) preferred.
  • Two years of experience in credit risk, consumer lending, or portfolio analytics required.
  • Preferred experience in developing performance reporting and portfolio monitoring.
  • Strong understanding of consumer lending and credit risk monitoring concepts.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor consumer lending portfolio performance and key risk indicators.
  • Coordinate the development of the quarterly Credit Oversight Report and supporting materials.
  • Support independent assessment of portfolio risk and CECL forecasts.
  • Develop and maintain portfolio monitoring tools and dashboards.
  • Perform analytical reviews of credit forecasts and credit decision support.
  • Collaborate with first and second-line functions to gather information and support risk oversight.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay with bonus potential.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Short- and long-term disability options.
  • Wellness programs and employee engagement activities.
Full Job Description

The Senior Analyst, Credit Risk Oversight, plays a key role in the Bank's second line of defense by supporting independent oversight, monitoring, and assessment of credit risk across the consumer lending portfolios. This position performs portfolio risk analysis, monitors emerging credit trends, develops executive-level risk reporting, and supports the review and challenge of material credit decisions.

The role serves as a primary coordinator of the Bank’s Quarterly Credit Oversight reporting process. Through data-driven analysis, effective communication, and cross-functional partnership, this position helps identify emerging risks, improve transparency into portfolio performance, and support informed risk management decisions. This position reports to the Director, Credit Risk Oversight.

Essential Functions:

Credit Risk Monitoring & Analysis:
Monitors consumer lending portfolio performance, credit trends, forecast outcomes, and key risk indicators. Conducts analysis to identify emerging risks, adverse trends, variances from expectations, and potential risk appetite concerns.

Credit Oversight Reporting:
Coordinates the development of the quarterly Credit Oversight Report and supporting materials. Produces recurring and ad hoc reporting, synthesizing portfolio performance, forecast results, credit decisions, and emerging risks into clear, actionable insights for management and governance committees.

Risk Assessment & Governance Support:
Supports independent assessment of portfolio risk, CECL forecasts, and material credit decisions. Assists in the preparation of oversight documentation, challenge artifacts, concurrence materials, and governance reporting.

Credit Analytics & Early Warning Monitoring:
Develops and maintains portfolio monitoring tools, dashboards, and analytical frameworks used to assess portfolio health and identify early warning indicators. Evaluates performance relative to expectations, forecasts, and risk appetite thresholds.

Review & Challenge Support:
Performs analytical reviews of assumptions, methodologies, and performance drivers supporting credit forecasts and credit decisions. Identifies areas requiring additional analysis, clarification, or challenge and presents findings to Credit Risk Oversight leadership.

Cross-Functional Partnership:
Collaborates across first- and second-line functions to gather information, understand portfolio developments, and support effective risk oversight. Develops productive working relationships while maintaining an independent risk perspective.

 

Requirements for Success:

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or quantitative discipline is required.
  • Master's degree (MBA, Economics, Statistics or related field) is preferred.
  • Two (2) years of experience in credit risk, consumer lending, portfolio analytics, financial analysis, or related analytical risk disciplines.
  • Experience developing performance reporting, portfolio monitoring, or credit risk analysis is preferred.


Knowledge, Skills and Capabilities:

  • Credit Risk Knowledge: Understanding of consumer lending, portfolio management, credit performance metrics, and credit risk monitoring concepts.
  • Analytical Skills: Strong analytical capabilities with experience evaluating portfolio trends, identifying performance drivers, conducting root cause analysis, and interpreting large datasets.
  • Risk Reporting & Communication: Ability to synthesize quantitative and qualitative information into concise, actionable reporting and presentations for management audiences.
  • Data Visualization & Reporting: Experience developing dashboards and reporting solutions using Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency with SQL and Excel required. Experience with SAS, Python, or comparable analytical tools preferred.
  • Intellectual Curiosity: Demonstrates a desire to understand underlying drivers of portfolio performance, challenge conventional thinking, and proactively investigate emerging risks, trends, and opportunities for deeper analysis.
  • Attention to Detail & Accuracy: Maintains a high standard of accuracy and quality in analysis, reporting, and risk assessments. Demonstrates strong discipline in validating data, documenting conclusions, and ensuring information used in decision-making is complete and reliable.
  • Continuous Improvement Mindset: Actively seeks opportunities to enhance reporting, monitoring frameworks, and analytical approaches to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Credit Risk Oversight function.
  • Organization & Project Management: Ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate recurring reporting processes, and meet deadlines.

 

Compliance with Laws & Regulations

Responsible for complying with all the Bank’s internal control policies and procedures.

  • Responsible for understanding and complying with all laws and regulations to which the Bank is subject.
  • Responsible for communicating problems in operations, noncompliance with the code of conduct, noncompliance with laws and regulations, policy violations, or illegal acts.

 

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

  • This position is remote or hybrid, and if hybrid, the expectation is that the employee will work approximately 2-3 days onsite per week, depending on business needs.
  • Work is in an office environment, sustained posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time; works with computer equipment for prolonged periods of time.
  • Some stress may occur
  • Occasional travel may be required

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Our Employee Value Proposition

  • Competitive Pay, including a Bonus Target or Variable Pay Incentive Program 
  • Benefits Package -Medical, Dental, and Vision (plus much more) 
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Match 
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability 
  • Wellness Programs 
  • Group Life and AD&D Insurance 
  • Paid Vacation, Sick Days and bank Holidays 
  • Employee Engagement Activities including Employee Appreciation Day, DEI Employee Resource Groups, Corporate Social Responsibility, Service Recognition


We offer a total rewards package comprised of a competitive base rate of pay, variable pay incentive programs based on the role, and a comprehensive benefit suite.  Offered rates of pay are determined based on job-related knowledge, relevant experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

About CardWorks

CardWorks is a financial services company that provides a range of credit card and loan products to consumers. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New Haven, Connecticut. CardWorks offers credit cards, personal loans, and merchant services through its various subsidiaries, including Merrick Bank, Continental Finance, and Genesis Financial Solutions. The company has a focus on serving consumers with less-than-perfect credit, and its products are designed to help customers build or rebuild their credit scores. CardWorks has over 1,000 employees and is committed to providing excellent customer service and innovative financial solutions.
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