Portfolio Risk & Analytics Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO + holidays

Student debt repayment

401(k) match

Community involvement

Job summary

First Interstate Bank is seeking a Portfolio Risk Analyst to monitor risk across the loan portfolio and publish risk reports. The role involves analysis, underwriting support, and development of risk insights within management guidelines.

The ideal candidate will perform enhanced portfolio trend analysis, support analytics capabilities, and produce regular risk reporting for cross-functional teams. Experience in banking risk is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, and other technical documents.
• Experience writing and executing SQL code to support automated and recurring reporting processes.
• Ability to develop and maintain internal and external relationships with stakeholders across departments.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, prioritize demands, meet deadlines, and adapt quickly.
• Self-motivated with the ability to support and inform credit risk decision-making.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Performs enhanced analysis of portfolio trends, including policy exceptions and loan loss history.
• Assists in development of credit risk analytics, data management, and reporting.
• Oversees monthly department performance monitoring and data input tracking.
• Generates industry and portfolio segment reports using data from the Loan Origination System.
• Supports portfolio reviews to assess credit performance and risk appetite monitoring.
• Manages the PLSR process to ensure problem loans comply with policy.
• Produces analytical materials for cross-functional discussions.
• Communicates findings to supervisors, risk team, staff, and Finance.
• Generates monthly, annual, and ad hoc loan portfolio reports.
• Develops knowledge of loan systems (Fiserv, CreditTrack, Primatics).
• Contributes to credit policies, procedures, and guidelines for Credit Risk Management.
• Performs functions related to departmental SOX controls.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

SQL code

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Risk management

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

Tools

Fiserv

CreditTrack

Primatics

PivotTables

Excel

Job description

First Interstate Bank is seeking a Portfolio Risk Analyst to monitor risk across the loan portfolio and publish risk reports. The role involves analysis, underwriting support, and development of risk insights within management guidelines.

The ideal candidate will perform enhanced portfolio trend analysis, support analytics capabilities, and produce regular risk reporting for cross-functional teams. Experience in banking risk is preferred.