Portfolio Risk Analyst & Credit Analytics

First Interstate Bank; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 79,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO + holidays

Student debt repayment

401(k) with match

Job summary

First Interstate Bank is seeking a Portfolio Risk Analyst to monitor and analyze the bank's loan portfolio, producing risk insights and reports for management. The role supports the development of risk analytics, data management, and policy compliance across risk functions.

The ideal candidate will have strong SQL skills, advanced Excel, and experience with loan systems, delivering clear analyses to stakeholders while maintaining accuracy under deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience writing and executing SQL to support automated reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Thorough knowledge of commercial banking activities and risk management.
• Ability to read and interpret financial and regulatory documents.
• Experience presenting findings to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Performs enhanced analysis of portfolio trends including policy exceptions, borrowing base monitoring, asset quality, loan loss history, and key financial performance metrics.
• Assists in development of credit risk analytics capabilities, data management and reporting, and forward-looking risk assessment.
• Oversees monthly department performance monitoring and data input tracking.
• Generates industry and portfolio segment reports using data from the Loan Origination System.
• Assists with portfolio reviews to support risk reporting and risk appetite monitoring.
• Oversees and manages the PLSR process to ensure policy compliance for problem loans.
• Produces analytical materials to support cross-functional discussions.
• Communicates findings to supervisors, risk team, line staff, and Finance.
• Generates monthly, annual, and ad hoc loan portfolio reports.
• Develops knowledge of loan systems (e.g., Fiserv, CreditTrack, Primatics).
• Assists in developing credit policies, procedures, and guidelines for Credit Risk Management.

Skills

SQL

Excel

PivotTables

Stakeholder management

Credit risk

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

Tools

Loan origination system

Fiserv

CreditTrack

Primatics

Job description

First Interstate Bank is seeking a Portfolio Risk Analyst to monitor and analyze the bank's loan portfolio, producing risk insights and reports for management. The role supports the development of risk analytics, data management, and policy compliance across risk functions.

The ideal candidate will have strong SQL skills, advanced Excel, and experience with loan systems, delivering clear analyses to stakeholders while maintaining accuracy under deadlines.