Associate - Credit Risk Analytics

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation•New York, NY

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate will support credit portfolio analytics and governance reporting for the Americas Division. The role is a key contributor to materials for internal risk committees and regulators, helping transform complex portfolio data into clear, actionable insights for senior management. The position requires strong analytical skills, credit risk knowledge, and the ability to write concise, well-structured presentations.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of experience in financial services in credit risk, credit portfolio management, or risk/reporting roles.
Solid understanding of credit risk concepts including internal ratings, risk appetite, criticized assets and watchlists, and governance frameworks.
Experience working with large data sets and portfolio-level metrics.
Advanced Excel skills (data manipulation, pivot tables, complex formulas); familiarity with PowerPoint for executive-ready presentations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex analysis into concise messages.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related analytical field.

Nice To Haves

3–5 years of relevant experience in credit risk analytics, portfolio management, or risk reporting at a bank or large financial institution.
Experience in a U.S. regulatory environment (Federal Reserve, OCC, or similar) or at a foreign banking organization.
Experience using SQL or a programming language such as Python or R to query and analyze data.
Familiarity with business intelligence or visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
Professional certifications or coursework in risk management, credit analysis, or data analytics (FRM, CFA, or similar) are a plus.
Strong attention to detail and high standards for accuracy and data quality.
Curious and willing to dig into underlying drivers of portfolio changes.
Able to manage multiple recurring deadlines and prioritize effectively.
Self-starter who takes ownership while collaborating closely with team members and stakeholders.
Professional, organized, and motivated to improve processes and the clarity of risk communication.

Responsibilities

Analyze credit portfolios to identify trends, sector and product concentrations, rating migrations, and emerging risks.
Support recurring and ad hoc materials for risk stakeholders, including portfolio decks, sector reviews, and regulatory presentations.
Maintain standardized reporting packs on criticized assets, watchlists, non-pass originations, and other key risk metrics.
Incorporate stress-testing, risk appetite, and rating migration results into portfolio commentary.
Support the ownership of endtoend credit risk reporting data pipeline, including data source, transformation, validation, and aggregation across multiple internal systems.
Lead the development of credit risk dashboards covering exposure, concentrations, risk ratings, criticized assets, limits, and portfolio trends.
Ensure dashboards are aligned with senior management and committee requirements, balancing analytical depth with clarity and usability.
Partner with Data and Model Development teams to enhance credit risk databases, improve data controls, and ensure consistency of definitions and calculations across portfolios.
Establish and maintain documentation for data lineage, assumptions, and calculation methodologies to support governance and regulatory reviews.
Support credit risk governance processes, including committee materials, approvals, and action-item tracking.
Recommend improvements to increase efficiency, transparency, and consistency of portfolio reporting.