Sr. Credit Risk Analyst

UnitedHealth Group•Draper, UT

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Optum Bank Credit Risk Senior Analyst will be responsible for assessing the credit risks that arise from the Bank’s lending and investing activities. The Senior Analyst will work with broader Risk Group as well as Credit professionals to assess the credit and financial strength of the Bank’s borrowers and counterparts by performing fundamental credit analysis, using both quantitative and qualitative factors, and provide recommendation for loan transactions, determine appetite and risk ratings, and monitor credit trends in the portfolio. This role requires candidate to work on-site at the Draper office on a full-time basis for candidates located in Draper, UT and surrounding areas. If you are located outside of Draper, UT, you will have the flexibility to work remotely as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business/economics related field
3+ years of credit risk management or underwriting experience, with a background in direct or syndicated lending, with experience in assessing corporates borrower’s probability of default through quantitative and qualitative credit risk methodology and assigning regulatory credit rating classification in line with the Shared National Credit (SNC) program
3+ years of experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, investment analysis, or related analytical roles, with ability to build and maintain advanced financial models for forecasting, and valuation
3+ years of experience working with and utilizing corporates credit ratings issued by major rating agencies, such as Moody’s, S&P, and Fitch, to assess a borrower’s risk profile

Nice To Haves

4+ of years of experience in a bank or other financial institution with duties focused on deep dive in financial statements, cash flow projections, and credit rating
Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, including the ability to interpret and analyze GAAP compliant financial statements
Proven ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to lead and collaborate with multiple teams
Ability to scope and lead a risk assessment or project from start to end and present results to stakeholders and senior leaders
Solid project management / organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently across various stakeholders
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Responsibilities

Actively engage with Bank’s lending and investing stakeholders to review and assess potential credit risks associated with lending portfolios, products, processes, and strategies
Perform ongoing assessment of the credit and financial strength of the commercial and consumer counterparts by performing fundamental credit analysis of counterparties using internal rating methodologies
Review loans on an individual and aggregate portfolio basis to determine potential risks, adherence to policy and procedures, and accuracy of risk ratings
Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and answer questions relating to analysis performed and escalate issues to senior management
Assist in updating, implementing and maintaining credit risk rating methodologies
Support senior leadership in partnering with broader business units to assess data availability, data sufficiency, and reporting needs for credit risk assessment
Perform broader sector analysis to assess industry fundamentals and portfolio trends
Generate report with early warning indicators then review, assess and propose rating action recommendation to senior leadership