Senior Credit Risk Analyst

At FHLB Des Moines, we work each day to develop an inclusive culture that supports and leverages the complexity of a diverse workforce. This enables us to effectively serve the needs of our members and help them succeed.

Identify, analyze, measure and report on credit risk within the Bank’s member and/or counterparty exposures. Other duties include monitoring and reporting on compliance with credit policies, procedures and regulations, as well as assisting department staff in updating and testing of departmental processes, computer applications, and procedures.

Accountabilities:

Responsibilities/Duties/Function/Tasks:

• Evaluate creditworthiness of members and/or counterparties by performing financial and credit analysis.
• Evaluates creditworthiness of investments by performing financial and credit analysis.
• Monitor and report credit exposure to management, Credit Risk Committee, and Federal Housing Finance Agency.
• Serve as Back-Up for other Credit Analysts in ongoing production of key reports.
• Manage departmental internal controls and regulatory issues.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an accounting, finance, business or math-related fields or equivalent.  MBA or CPA preferred.
• 4-6 years’ experience in the finance, banking, or insurance industry including credit analysis responsibilities. Finance, banking or insurance, regulatory and/or investment banking industry work experience desired.
• Strong financial modeling skills.  Statistical modeling skills preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong PC skills, including proficiency using Microsoft Windows, Word, SQL, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to work independently and lead projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other Bank departments’ staff.
• Ability to positively engage, self-motivate and possess a strong desire to learn.

Compensation Range:

Annual Salary: $89,469.08 - $106,244.54

This salary range represents the Bank’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of hire. Offer to be determined by selected applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills & abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. This role is also eligible to participate in the Bank’s annual incentive plan.
 
As part of our competitive Total Rewards package, the Bank offers 11 paid holidays, 5 weeks of PTO and a work culture that values work/life balance.  Most roles are eligible for our hybrid work schedule.  We match 100% of the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k) and provide an additional 4% non-discretionary contribution to your 401(k) at the end of year.  More information on our Total Rewards program can be found here.

At FHLB Des Moines, we work to create an inclusive culture. This enables us to effectively serve the needs of our members and help them succeed.  FHLB Des Moines is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information (including family medical history), status as a parent or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.