Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and/or education, and location. This position is also eligible for an annual bonus.
SUMMARY
The Credit Risk Analyst supports the objectives of the Credit Management Division by performing a variety of functions related to loan and data analytics, credit risk assessment and stress testing, credit workflows and processes, and the implementation of COSO and SOX controls. This role also involves maintaining and enhancing the loan accounting system and reports, as well as contributing to other credit data-related projects. The analyst works as an integral member of the Bank’s Credit Risk Analytics team and collaborates closely with the Bank’s Credit Risk Officer(s).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare and deliver analyses for internal and external stakeholders. Extract data from Power BI, Business Analytics, and other sources. Summarize and interpret large datasets in a meaningful and actionable format. Conduct daily data quality reviews and produce reports according to established deadlines and ad hoc requests, while managing multiple priorities.
- Develop and maintain models to assess and monitor the Bank’s loan portfolio. Collaborate with colleagues on the preparation and execution of Moody’s CMM, RiskCalc, Challenger Models for stress testing, the DCR model, and other compliance-related modeling tasks. Ensure accurate documentation of system and model changes, and follow established procedures to maintain data and system integrity.
- Support regulatory examinations and internal audits by assisting and interfacing with examiners and auditors.
- Utilize and support other systems as needed to fulfill departmental objectives.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on loan source system data. Educate team members on data usage, metadata, and data standards.
- Identify opportunities to improve internal processes and drive cost efficiencies through automation and streamlining of reports to eliminate redundancy and duplication.
- Evaluate current processes and modeling tools, identify areas for improvement, and oversee the implementation of corrective actions within areas of responsibility.
- Act as a liaison between the Credit and IT departments during the implementation of new programs or software. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of business unit requirements and IT capabilities.
- Recommend and establish standards, guidelines, and procedures to enhance system and reporting efficiency.
- Design, maintain, and ensure the accuracy and usability of the credit process procedure manual.
- Develop, update, and maintain internal control procedures, compliance programs, and related documentation. Ensure departmental compliance policies and procedures are current and accurate.
- Complies with, and stays abreast of, all policies and procedures, federal and state laws applicable to the job.
- Provide, present, and promote the Citizens Experience to all external and internal customers.
- Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
COMPUTER & SOFTWARE SKILLS
High-level skills and proficiency with various software and database applications, including Excel suite, Access, and others. Use of R, Python or VBA highly encouraged.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None required.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES
- Working knowledge of credit risk models such as Moody’s CMM, RiskCalc, and Challenger Models; ability to support model preparation and documentation.
- Ability to query and manipulate data using SQL or similar tools to support reporting and analysis.
- Experience in automating recurring reports and streamlining reporting processes to improve efficiency.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement in data and processes.
- High level of accuracy in data validation, documentation, and reporting.
- Understanding of internal control frameworks such as COSO and SOX, with the ability to support compliance documentation and procedures.
- Comfortable working with teams across departments, including Credit, IT, and Compliance.
- Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
- Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience supporting system or model implementations, including testing and documentation.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands and fingers to handle or feel. The associate is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The associate is regularly required to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, calculator and telephone and reach with hands and arms. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment is usually moderate.
Salary Range:$26.52 To $36.47 Hourly
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and/or education, and location. This position is also eligible for an annual bonus.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination
- Proficiency with Excel, Microsoft Access, and other software and database applications
- Ability to query and manipulate data using SQL or similar tools
- Working knowledge of credit risk models, including Moody's CMM, RiskCalc, and Challenger Models
- Ability to support model preparation, documentation, testing, and implementation
- Experience automating recurring reports and streamlining reporting processes
- Understanding of COSO and SOX internal control frameworks
- Strong data analysis, validation, documentation, and reporting skills
- Ability to collaborate across Credit, IT, and Compliance teams and explain technical concepts to nontechnical stakeholders
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with R, Python, or VBA
Citizens Business Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Citizens Business Bank and has not been reviewed or approved by Citizens Business Bank.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) plus profit-sharing, with a qualified non-elective employer contribution described as a meaningful baseline and additional profit-sharing that can add upside. Employer retirement funding is portrayed as a stronger pillar of total rewards even when cash pay feels lean.
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Affordable Benefits — Employer cost-sharing for medical coverage is described as substantial, with materials citing coverage of roughly three-quarters of premiums for the lowest-cost plan. This premium subsidy is characterized as competitive for a mid-size bank and supports the overall value of the benefits package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave are explicitly part of the package, and the time-off offering is frequently characterized as "good PTO" and "generous holidays." Predictable scheduling and workable balance are framed as non-cash rewards that can partially offset lower base pay for some roles.
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What We Do
Citizens Business Bank is consistently recognized as one of the top-performing banks in the nation and offers a wide array of banking, lending, and investing¹ services through over 60 banking centers and 3 trust office locations serving the Inland Empire, Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Diego County, Ventura County, Santa Barbara County, and Central California. CVBF trades on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the symbol CVBF. Member FDIC | Equal Housing Lender | Equal Opportunity Employer ¹Not Insured by FDIC or Any Other Government Agency • Not Bank Guaranteed • Not Bank Deposits or Obligations • May Lose Value
