Senior Risk Analyst - Credit Risk Review

KeyBank; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 116,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

KeyBank is seeking a senior analytics professional in Cleveland to design and maintain independent reporting and dashboards supporting CRR’s review and challenge activities. You will develop risk indicators, monitoring metrics, and insights to identify emerging risks and trends across portfolios.

You will lead automation initiatives to improve data quality, reporting accuracy, and efficiency, partnering with stakeholders to enhance data sourcing, governance, and reporting infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Statistics, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in Risk Management, Credit Risk, Risk Review, Data Analytics, BI, Audit, or related finance functions.
• Demonstrated experience building, enhancing, and automating reporting and analytical solutions.
• Experience with large datasets and developing management reporting dashboards and analytics.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights for multiple audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain independent reporting and analytics supporting CRR's review and challenge activities.
• Develop dashboards, scorecards, and analytical tools for continuous monitoring and executive reporting.
• Lead initiatives to automate reporting, monitoring, and processes across CRR; improve data sourcing and governance.
• Support independent risk oversight through data analysis and portfolio monitoring frameworks.
• Collaborate to advance risk intelligence, monitoring, and analytical capabilities across the organization.

Skills

Risk management

Data analytics

Dashboards

Automation

Executive reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Statistics, or related

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Python

Alteryx

SAS

Snowflake

Job description

Location

127 Public Square, Cleveland Ohio

Key Responsibilities

Reporting & Analytics

Design, develop, and maintain independent reporting and analytics that support CRR's review and challenge activities. Produce meaningful risk intelligence, portfolio monitoring, trend analysis, and management reporting that provide actionable insights into credit risk exposures and emerging risks.

Develop dashboards, scorecards, and analytical tools that support continuous monitoring, risk assessments, review planning, and executive reporting. Perform data analysis to identify themes, concentrations, outliers, and trends that warrant independent review or challenge. Support the development of risk indicators, monitoring metrics, and analytical methodologies that strengthen CRR's independent perspective.

Process Enhancement & Automation

Lead initiatives to automate and streamline reporting, monitoring, and operational processes across the CRR organization. Develop scalable solutions that improve data quality, reporting accuracy, efficiency, and consistency. Identify opportunities to leverage technology, automation tools, and advanced analytics to enhance CRR effectiveness and coverage. Partner with stakeholders to improve data sourcing, integration, governance, and reporting infrastructure. Support the continuous evolution of CRR's operating model through process optimization and technology-enabled solutions.

Independent Risk Oversight Support

Support CRR's independent assessment of credit risk through robust data analysis and objective reporting. Assist in the development of portfolio monitoring frameworks that provide early identification of emerging credit risks and changing risk profiles. Deliver independent analyses that support review planning, thematic reviews, and ongoing challenge activities. Prepare analytical materials and reporting for senior management, governance committees, and other stakeholders. Contribute to the development of independent risk perspectives through evidence-based analysis and risk aggregation activities.

Strategic & Organizational Support

Support CRR's strategic priorities related to risk intelligence, independent reporting, continuous monitoring, and analytical capability development. Collaborate with review teams to understand business and portfolio risks and translate those needs into scalable analytical solutions. Stay current on industry trends, regulatory expectations, and emerging analytical techniques relevant to credit risk review and second-line oversight. Assist in establishing best practices for reporting, data analytics, and risk intelligence across the CRR organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Statistics, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in Risk Management, Credit Risk, Credit Risk Review, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Audit, or related financial services functions.
• Demonstrated experience building, enhancing, and automating reporting and analytical solutions.
• Experience working with large datasets and developing management reporting dashboards and analytics.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Experience supporting risk management, risk oversight, audit, review, or independent challenge functions.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear and actionable insights for multiple audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within Credit Risk Review, Credit Risk Management, Commercial Banking, Leveraged Lending, Commercial Real Estate, Consumer Credit, or other banking risk disciplines.
• Experience supporting second-line risk management or independent review functions.
• Proficiency with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, Alteryx, SAS, Snowflake, or comparable analytical and automation tools.
• Knowledge of credit risk metrics, portfolio monitoring, risk rating systems, concentration analysis, and risk reporting.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidance applicable to Credit Risk Review and independent risk oversight.
• Experience with risk intelligence, continuous monitoring, and emerging risk identification frameworks.

Critical Competencies

• Advanced Data Analytics & Visualization
• Reporting Automation & Process Improvement
• Risk Intelligence & Trend Analysis
• Independent Thinking and Challenge
• Strategic Problem Solving
• Credit Risk Knowledge
• Data-Driven Decision Support
• Executive Communication & Risk Storytelling
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Influence

Compensation and Benefits

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $116,000.00 - $216,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location.

Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.

Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.

Job Posting Expiration Date: 11/14/2026

Equal Opportunity Employer

KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing [e-mail].

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