Fixed Income Credit Analyst

Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka•Topeka, KS

About The Position

The Credit Risk Analyst supports FHLBank’s Credit Analysis and Financial Reporting team by conducting credit risk analysis on FHLBank's investment portfolios, MPF® mortgage loans, and securities pledged as collateral. This role ensures sound risk management through MPF portfolio surveillance, collateral review, and preparation of financial and credit monitoring reports. In This Role, You Will Monitor the MPF mortgage loan portfolio and prepare surveillance reports. Operate and maintain analytical tools for securities, loans, and member credit analysis. Review securities collateral for eligibility, lending values, and haircuts. Assist with quarterly and semi-annual portfolio monitoring reports. Support data analytics projects, including visualization and business intelligence initiatives. Evaluate third-party pricing methodologies and vendor data. Contribute to regulatory capital calculations and asset classifications under risk policies. Analyze creditworthiness of mortgage insurers and housing finance authorities. Stay informed on financial markets to support security evaluations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, mathematics, business, or equivalent experience
1–3 years of related professional experience
Strong skills in financial, economic, and statistical analysis
Experience analyzing large financial institutions and companies
Basic accounting knowledge
Advanced computer proficiency (spreadsheets, Python, databases, data analytics, Cognos, Power BI)
Ability to work and travel independently

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of investment product characteristics is desirable

Responsibilities

Monitor the MPF mortgage loan portfolio and prepare surveillance reports.
Operate and maintain analytical tools for securities, loans, and member credit analysis.
Review securities collateral for eligibility, lending values, and haircuts.
Assist with quarterly and semi-annual portfolio monitoring reports.
Support data analytics projects, including visualization and business intelligence initiatives.
Evaluate third-party pricing methodologies and vendor data.
Contribute to regulatory capital calculations and asset classifications under risk policies.
Analyze creditworthiness of mortgage insurers and housing finance authorities.
Stay informed on financial markets to support security evaluations.

Benefits

Bankwide incentive compensation program
401K retirement plan with competitive company match
Multiple health insurance offerings, including free telemedicine benefits
Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick, personal, volunteer and bereavement leave
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Voluntary life insurance
Incentive-based wellness program
Paid maternity and parent bonding leave
Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance
Onsite fitness center with shower facilities and onsite yoga classes
Summer hours
Onsite café
Flexible Remote Workday | Business partners may work remote one day per week.
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Professional Wins | FHLBank Topeka offers business partners kudos for continuing education through tuition reimbursement and certification rewards.