Market & Credit Risk Analyst Lead

South Jersey Industries • Folsom, NJ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

South Jersey Industries (SJI) is an energy holding company that delivers clean energy services to 700,000+ customers and businesses throughout 14 counties in New Jersey. As part of our core values, SJI is dedicated to being a community partner and developing innovative clean energy solutions to meet the needs of the future. To do this, we depend on our workforce of over 1,100+ talented, diverse employees who help us deliver safe, reliable, affordable clean energy for a better today and tomorrow. At SJI, we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. Whether you’re a seasoned operations technician or an early-career legal professional, our culture, inclusive workforce, and leadership development and training programs will provide you with the tools you need to either kickstart your career or bring it to new heights. The Credit & Market Risk Analyst is responsible for analyzing and managing credit and market risk exposures, with primary focus on credit risk and a secondary focus on market risk. The role evaluates counterparty creditworthiness, monitors exposure concentrations, and supports market risk analytics including sensitivity, stress testing, and scenario analysis. Additionally, the Credit & Market Risk Analyst develops insights through data analysis, enhances risk measurement tools, and contributes to risk frameworks that inform decision-making, protect financial performance, and support regulatory and governance standards.

Requirements

• Expert-level understanding of credit and market risk methodologies and frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement risk models and analytics.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder influence, and decision-support capabilities
• Ability to operate with high autonomy and shape risk strategy and governance
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field; advanced degree or professional certification strongly preferred with 8 or more years of progressive experience in credit risk and/or market risk
• Master's degree and 6 years of relevant experience
• Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Nice To Haves

• Experience utilizing Endur software.

Responsibilities

• Serves as subject matter expert for credit risk across complex or high-impact portfolios.
• Oversees evaluation of credit exposures, including concentration risk and enterprise-level implications.
• Defines and refines credit risk frameworks, methodologies, and risk appetite alignment.
• Sets and validates credit strategies, limits, and governance standards.
• Leads market risk analytics including advanced scenario design, stress frameworks, and interpretation.
• Provides strategic insight into how market and credit risk interact and impact enterprise performance.
• Directs development of risk tools, models, and analytics to improve measurement and forecasting.
• Establishes and enhances data, reporting, and automation capabilities across risk functions.
• Challenges and evolve existing assumptions, methodologies, and risk quantification approaches.
• Influences cross-functional stakeholders and support senior leadership decision-making.
• Provides technical oversight and guidance to analysts across levels.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible vacation, Paid Time Off, and Sick Leave package
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k), with generous company match
• Employee Resource Groups to encourage employee engagement, nurture professional development, and foster an inclusive environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior