Sr Credit Risk Analyst

BECU; Washington; Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

4% annual 401(k) contribution

Medical, Dental and Vision

PTO + Exchange Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Volunteer time off + donation match

Job summary

BECU is seeking a Sr. Credit Risk Analyst to shape credit strategy and governance for Small and Medium Business lending portfolios.

Use advanced analytics to monitor portfolios, identify trends, and provide data-driven recommendations that influence policy and risk governance. You will partner with Credit Risk leaders and stakeholders to drive responsible lending, portfolio health, and growth while leveraging SQL, SAS, and Python to transform complex data into actionable insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in quantitative or business field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience in credit risk analytics.
• Advanced experience using SAS, SQL, Python.
• Advanced experience using Tableau, PowerBI, and PowerPoint.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, etc.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Portfolio Performance using SQL, SAS, Python to evaluate lending portfolio performance and support data-driven credit strategy decisions.
• Deliver actionable insights to influence credit policies, lending strategies, and risk management practices.
• Own portfolio reporting, including recurring and ad hoc reports and quarterly reviews.

Skills

SQL

SAS

Python

Tableau

PowerBI

PowerPoint

Excel

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative or business field

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

Tableau

PowerBI

Job description

Is it surprising to hear that a financial institution of 1.5 million members and over $30 billion in managed assets say that success comes from focusing on people, not profits? Our “people helping people” philosophy has guided us since 1935, driving our deep commitment to serving our members, communities, and each other. When you join our team, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where your work makes a real difference. While we’re proud of our history, we’re even more excited about our future. With business and technology transformation on the horizon, there’s never been a better time to be part of BECU. You bring more than your expertise to your role, and that matters here. Your story, perspectives, and lived experiences help shape belonging at BECU and deepen how we connect with and support our employees, our members, and our communities.

PAY RANGE The Target Pay Range for this position is $106,600.00-$130,100.00 annually. The full Pay Range is $82,900.00 - $154,000.00 annually. At BECU, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, and education or training. Should an offer for employment be made, we will consider individual qualifications. In addition to your salary, compensation incentives are available for the hired applicant. Incentives are performance based and targets vary by role.

To join our dynamic team, we require candidates to be residents of WA, OR, ID, AZ, TX, GA, SC, NC, CA or VA. 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 TFC 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.

BENEFITS

• 401(k) Company Match (up to 3%)
• 4% annual contribution to your 401(k) by BECU
• Medical, Dental and Vision (family contributions as well)
• PTO Program + Exchange Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• BECU Cares volunteer time off + donation match

IMPACT YOU’LL MAKE:

As a Sr. Credit Risk Analyst, you'll play a critical role in shaping credit strategy and governance for BECU's Small and Medium Business lending portfolios. Through advanced analytics, portfolio monitoring, and data-driven recommendations, you'll help ensure responsible lending decisions that support both member success and portfolio health. You'll partner with Credit Risk leaders and business stakeholders to identify trends, uncover opportunities, and influence strategic decisions that drive sustainable growth. Your insights will directly impact credit policy development, portfolio performance, and risk management outcomes. If you're energized by turning complex data into meaningful business action, this is an opportunity to make a measurable difference.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Analyze Portfolio Performance: Use SQL, SAS, Python, and other analytical tools to evaluate lending portfolio performance, identify trends, uncover risks and opportunities, and support data-driven credit strategy decisions.
• Deliver Actionable Insights: Transform complex data into clear recommendations that influence credit policies, lending strategies, risk management practices, and portfolio growth initiatives.
• Own Portfolio Reporting: Develop, maintain, and enhance recurring and ad hoc reporting, including quarterly portfolio reviews covering exposure, balances, product performance, and portfolio health.
• Support Credit Strategy & Governance: Partner with Credit Risk leaders to assess new lending strategies, policy changes, and portfolio initiatives while supporting effective risk governance and monitoring practices.
• Influence Business Decisions: Present findings and business implications to stakeholders, helping leaders make informed decisions based on analytical evidence and portfolio trends.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline reporting, improve analytical processes, increase efficiency and enhance overall business value.
• Lead Work Independently: Manage projects and analytical initiatives from data discovery through recommendations while building strong partnerships across the organization.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN:

• The opportunity to directly influence credit strategies and lending decisions that impact thousands of business members.
• Exposure to senior leaders and key stakeholders across Credit Risk, Business Lending, and enterprise functions.
• Ownership of highly visible portfolio analytics and reporting that help shape organizational strategy.
• The chance to work with large, complex datasets and advanced analytical tools including SQL, SAS, and Python.
• Opportunities to recommend and implement improvements that increase efficiency and business value.
• A collaborative environment that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and independent problem-solving.
• Meaningful work supporting responsible lending, portfolio growth, and member financial well‑being.
• The ability to broaden your expertise across business lending, credit policy, portfolio management, and risk governance.
• A leadership team that values ownership, initiative, and professional development.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in quantitative or business field, or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 5 years of related functional experience in credit risk analytics required.
• Advanced experience using quantitative software and database querying tools (ex. SAS, SQL, Python) required.
• Advanced experience using presentation development software (ex. Tableau, PowerBI, PowerPoint) required.
• Proficient PC skills (Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, ect.) with the ability to learn new software quickly required.

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced degree preferred.
• Banking, credit union, fintech, or broader financial services experience.
• Experience supporting business lending, commercial lending, consumer lending, credit card, mortgage, or auto portfolios.
• Experience supporting credit policy development and risk governance initiatives.
• Previous experience with analysis of portfolio performance and articulating results and desired outcomes from a risk management perspective required.
• Previous experience in the financial serviced industry preferred.
• Previous project management experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience building cohesive cross‑functional teams and facilitating collaborative decision making required.
• Demonstrated ability to collect pertinent data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions as well as formulate ideas and recommendations required.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member while using discretion in decision making and sound judgment in problem solving required.
• Ability to translate analytics into strategic business outcomes and influence decision‑making through data.
• Presentation, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

EEO Statement: BECU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

JOIN THE JOURNEY

Ready to make an indelible impact? Eager to be a part of a collaborative and innovative team where your ideas and contributions don’t just fill a role, but fuel the growth and success of BECU? This is more than a job – it’s a chance to elevate your career, skills, and future, all while contributing to the robust technological landscape of BECU. Embrace the opportunity to grow with us. Your journey of influence, innovation, and impactful contribution starts now.

#BECU #YourGrowth #BECUJourney

From our very beginning, BECU has been about people helping people. As a financial services cooperative, our purpose has and always will be the same: we work together to best serve our members and improve the financial well‑being of our community. With 90 years and over one million members later, we're still rooted in our values, practices and mission - and even more passionate about our future. As one of the nation's leading credit unions, we're not driven by profit. We're owned by our members and their interests are at the core of everything we do. Now we're growing faster than ever before--but we'll never forget our roots. To continue doing right by our members, we believe we must first do right by our people. Here, you'll receive the resources and support you need to learn, grow and build a meaningful career. Because we know it's our people who make us special.