Sr Analyst, Credit Risk - Loan

Avant • Chicago, IL

1d • $66,000 - $88,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Avant is looking for a Senior Credit Risk Analyst who will play a crucial role in evaluating and managing credit risk of the loan origination business. This role involves conducting in-depth analysis and providing insights to support risk management strategies and drive growth. You will work closely with the team and cross-functional partners to drive data-driven decisions that balance prudent risk management with aggressive growth in a dynamic FinTech environment. This is a high-impact role with visibility to senior leadership and direct influence on our credit risk framework.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Math, Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in credit risk analysis, preferably in the credit card or personal loan industry.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end strategy change from hypothesis and proposal to implementation and performance tracking
• Perform comprehensive credit risk analysis for various portfolios.
• Develop and maintain detailed credit risk models and tools.
• Conduct advanced data analysis to evaluate risk and identify trends.
• Prepare and present detailed risk reports and presentations for senior management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Build business cases for new credit risk initiatives to drive growth.
• Monitor and analyze economic and industry trends affecting credit risk.

Benefits

• Choice of great Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plan options
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Time Off
• Flexible Work Environment - (i.e. Mon/Tues/Thurs in-office)
• Generous Paid Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance and Post-parental leave ramp-up program
• Lunch Allowance (Fooda) and In-office Snacks
• Summer Fridays
• Fun In-Office and Virtual Social Events
• Swag

What This Job Offers

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