Credit Risk Analyst

Ascend is the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee and one of the largest credit unions in the United States, with over $4 billion in assets. With an occupation-based field of membership, Ascend is focused on the expansion and diversification of the select employee groups it serves, which creates greater security for the credit union and its member-owners. Approximately 650 employees serve more than 260,000 members from 27 Middle Tennessee branch locations, the Regional Operations Center, Teller Center and Corporate Headquarters.

Ascend recognizes that its employees are critical to the credit union’s sustained success and future growth. Our employees are the face of the credit union and their personal successes fuel the success of the team. Through collaboration between employees, management, our membership and our Board, we fuel an engine that propels the credit union forward.

Thank you for your interest in a career with Ascend Federal Credit Union! The credit union prides itself on providing employees rewarding career opportunities, competitive benefits and a unique work culture. The credit union’s commitment to its employees is fostered by its commitment to the member-owners, ensuring dedicated and engaged employees to serve the membership. Ascend’s vision to be the most loved credit union in our market by employees and members alike has earned the credit union distinctions including Federal Credit Union of the Year (NAFCU, 2015), Best Credit Union to Work For ) and Training MVP Awards ).

As a Credit Risk Analyst, you will support the Chief Lending Officer in monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on credit risk across the Credit Union's consumer, mortgage, and commercial loan portfolios. This is a foundational role with significant opportunity for growth as the Credit Union continues to enhance its credit risk management framework and analytical capabilities. Initially, the Analyst will focus on portfolio monitoring, reporting, and trend analysis.

Over time, the role will expand to include advanced risk analytics, policy development support, and the delivery of strategic credit risk insights.

Portfolio Risk Monitoring & Analysis

• Monitor credit performance indicators including delinquency, charge offs, recoveries, risk ratings, and portfolio migration trends.
• Analyze loan performance by product type, borrower characteristics, vintage, and other relevant risk segments.
• Identify emerging credit risk trends, early warning indicators, and areas of potential concern or opportunity.
• Support the development and enhancement of credit risk models, tools, and frameworks used to evaluate credit proposals and provide risk-based recommendations.

Reporting & Data Management

• Prepare recurring and ad hoc credit risk reports for management, committees, and the Board.
• Assist in the development and refinement of credit risk dashboards and reporting tools, with increasing automation over time.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and documentation integrity.
• Collaborate with Lending, Finance, and IT to improve data quality and analytical capabilities.
• Utilize programming and analytical methodologies to develop and maintain financial databases, reports, and statistical models.
• Monitor economic conditions, industry trends, and peer data relevant to the Credit Union’s loan portfolios.
• Stay informed on regulatory guidance and examiner expectations related to credit risk management.
• Assist with preparation for regulatory exams, audits, and internal reviews.

Risk Policy & Governance Support

• Provide analytical support for credit policy, underwriting standards, and risk tolerance evaluation.
• Monitor performance of loans approved with policy exceptions or elevated risk characteristics.
• Assist with loan review processes, portfolio reviews, and post implementation evaluations of lending programs.
• Ensure credit activities, documentation, and reporting comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices.

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, or a related field; or equivalent…