Sr Credit Risk Analyst

BECU•St. David's, WA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Sr Credit Risk Analyst, you’ll use your analytical expertise to strengthen the financial well‑being of BECU members by shaping credit risk insights that drive confident decision‑making. You’ll transform complex datasets into meaningful information that helps protect the cooperative and unlocks opportunities for responsible growth. You’ll be a trusted partner to cross‑functional teams by ensuring our credit practices align with governance standards while supporting the design of scalable reporting frameworks. You’ll elevate BECU’s risk capabilities by leading key initiatives and mentoring others along the way. Your work will directly influence how we understand, manage, and advance the performance of our loan portfolios. To join our dynamic team, we require candidates to be residents of WA, OR, ID, AZ, CA, TX, GA, VA, NC or SC. If you’re located in Washington state and within a reasonable driving distance from Tukwila, we are requesting that you come into our HQ on Tuesdays & Wednesdays. For those candidates that live outside the commute distance of Tukwila Financial Center and in any of our approved remote work locations, this role will be remote. Remote or onsite, we are committed to ensuring you are fully engaged and included in our collaborative environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or business field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum 5 years of related functional experience in credit risk analytics.
Advanced experience using quantitative software and database querying tools (e.g., SAS, SQL, Python).
Advanced experience using presentation development software (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI, PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.
Previous experience in the financial services industry.
Demonstrated experience building cohesive cross‑functional teams and facilitating collaborative decision‑making.
Previous project management experience.
Previous experience with analysis of portfolio performance and articulating results and desired outcomes from a risk management perspective.
Demonstrated ability to collect pertinent data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and formulate ideas and recommendations.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member while using discretion and sound judgment.
Proficient PC skills (Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, etc.) with the ability to learn new software quickly.

Responsibilities

Analyze complex data ecosystems: You’ll explore and aggregate data across multiple large applications, deposit, loan, and default databases to uncover meaningful patterns and insights.
Transform data into actionable insights: You’ll organize datasets into targeted segments and evaluate trends that reveal opportunities, risks, and emerging subpopulation activity.
Lead portfolio risk reporting: You’ll design and refine recurring and ad‑hoc reporting that tracks health, performance, risk ratings, bureau metrics, and loss mitigation outcomes across Consumer, Card, Mortgage, and Business portfolios.
Validate and investigate processes: You’ll compare data findings with real-world operational practices by partnering with business units to confirm accuracy and understand underlying drivers.
Deliver deep‑dive risk assessments: Using your expertise, you’ll perform comprehensive credit risk analyses to identify threats and opportunities related to portfolio performance, credit profiles, and approval or line‑assignment strategies.
Model outcomes and scenarios: You’ll apply statistical methodologies to project expected results for credit programs, modeled portfolios, or collection strategies, helping inform forward‑looking decisions.
Influence risk appetite and strategy: You’ll collaborate with Senior Leadership to shape credit risk initiatives tied to origination, campaigns, account management, collections, and loss mitigation.
Support departmental initiatives: You’ll partner with the department head to guide key initiatives, optimize processes, and assist with administrative priorities.
Mentor team members: You’ll coach junior staff and help foster a collaborative, growth‑minded team environment.
Ensure regulatory compliance: You’ll uphold federal and state compliance requirements and coordinate with other teams to maintain strong, consistent practices.
Maintain and enhance documentation: You’ll ensure procedures remain clear, accurate, and up to date for all functions within your scope.
Manage essential reporting: You’ll maintain operational audit records and management information reporting as required.
Collaborate on member‑focused programs: You’ll partner with internal and external teams to support initiatives that enhance employee and member experiences.
Contribute to department success: You’ll take on additional responsibilities as needed to advance shared objectives.