Jobs and Careers
AM

Credit Risk Management Analyst-Credit Risk Management Analyst Sr.

American Electric Power
AEP Headquarters, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 Jan 2026
💰 $109,543/yr($74,551/yr$109,543/yr)

About the role

Job Posting End Date

02-09-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Administers the company’s enterprise risk management credit policy under limited supervision, including but not limited to supporting all AEP business units with more complex transactions and is responsible for determining the financial ability of AEP’s counterparties to deliver contracted products and services and meet payment obligations, negotiation of credit provisions for master agreements, and lead guaranty negotiation, execution, and maintenance to ensure best possible guaranty coverage.

Job Description

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

Credit Risk Management Analyst (Salary Grade 6)

Credit Risk Management Analyst Senior (Salary Grade 7)

What You'll Do:

Mitigate credit risks to preserve revenues and avoid losses while facilitating business opportunities under limited supervision and for more complex transactions.

Credit Analysis:

  • Perform initial and/or ongoing quantitative and qualitative analysis of customers, suppliers, or counterparties to establish monetary limits, tenor limits, and internal ratings in relation to the purchase or sale of services and commodities.

Portfolio Management:

  • Monitor monetary limits, tenor limits, and ratings for counterparties.

  • Monitor industry news to assess any relevant impact on counterparties and identify potential portfolio actions.

  • Perform margining and related tasks in a proficient manner.

  • Maintain data integrity within the credit risk system, including counterparty, contracts, collateral, ratings, and other pertinent information.

  • Judiciously manage and provide administration of collateral held or posted for counterparties, RTOs, or exchanges, including guarantees, cash, letters of credit, and surety bonds.

Reporting:

  • Prepare credit risk reports for risk committees, executive meetings, and financial or compliance purposes.

Contracts:

  • Negotiate credit provisions for master agreements and supporting collateral documents, such as the collateral annex, guarantees, letters of Credit, netting agreements.

RTOs:

  • Actively participate through credit working groups to influence credit policies, optimize benefits for the Company, and inform appropriate stakeholders of pertinent developments.

Other:

  • Recommend and Implement strategies to improve processes and systems to assess, measure, and monitor credit risk.

What We're Looking For:

Credit Risk Management Analyst (Salary Grade 6)

Education: Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Finance or Accounting; (Or) Associate's degree, preferably in Finance or Accounting with two (2) years of experience.

Experience: Minimum three (3) years total work experience in addition to any experience noted above.

Credit Risk Management Analyst Senior (Salary Grade 7)

Education: Bachelor's degree, preferably in Finance or Accounting, or Associate's degree, preferably in Finance or Accounting with two (2) years of experience.

Experience: Minimum five (5) years total work experience in addition to any experience noted above. 

Additional Expectations:

  • High level proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and database management tools/software.

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.

  • Knowledge and/or experience in commercial and commodity transactions.

  • Project leadership and multi-tasking skills.

What You'll Get:

This single vacancy is posted in a range. Please note that Education and/or relevant Experience will be used to determine the appropriate salary and salary grade.

Credit Risk Management Analyst (Salary Grade 6)

$79,000.00-$89,000.00

Apply for this role

Generate a tailored application kit with a matched cover letter, interview prep, and CV highlights — in under 60 seconds.

Apply Now →Generate Application Kit

Free account required — sign up in 30s

Company

American Electric Power

View company profile →