Corporate Financial Risk Governance Analyst

* This position is available out of Billings, Bozeman, Helena, Kalispell, and Missoula, MT

This is an experienced professional role within Enterprise Risk Management and Banking that reports to the Financial Risk Manager. The Financial Risk Analyst leverages quantitative expertise, financial acumen, and data governance skills to support enterprise risk reporting, strategic initiatives, and risk analytics across the organization.

The position plays a central role in enterprise-wide risk oversight by integrating data-driven insights, monitoring risk thresholds, and advising senior leadership on risk posture, emerging risks, and macroeconomic trends. The individual in this role serves as the primary preparer and key analyst of the Bank's quarterly Risk Appetite Statement, Peer Bank Performance Reports, Department KRI/KPI Reports, Economic Indicator Report, Emerging Risk Report, and other critical risk analytics that support strategic decision-making.

This position regularly provides briefings and risk analyses to leadership and management oversight committees. The role also supports the governance, framework development, and continuous enhancement of the Bank's enterprise risk reporting program.

The Financial Risk Analyst will support enhancements to risk reporting processes, data quality, analytics, business intelligence tools, and reporting automation. A successful candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to develop a broad understanding of business lines and functions throughout the Bank.

This is a Corporate position which may be located in an available bank division across our nine-state footprint in AZ, CO, , MT, NV, TX, UT, WA, or WY.  to learn more about our bank divisions.

The mid-rate pay for this position is $109,100 + / per year (calculated for Kalispell, MT). All compensation offers are analyzed individually and take into consideration multiple factors including but not limited to geographic location, years of experience, and educational background.

• Support the development, enhancement, and governance of the Bank's suite of Enterprise Risk Management reports, including the Board-approved Risk Appetite Statement. This requires advanced knowledge of data governance, business intelligence methodologies, banking industry trends, and enterprise-wide financial performance monitoring. Provide Executive and Board-level briefings and offer effective challenge to management to improve performance and manage risk.
• Provide effective challenge and second line of defense oversight over various business lines to ensure proper identification, measurement, monitoring, and mitigation of risk.
• Support risk reporting projects and strategic initiatives, including enhancements to reporting processes, data quality, analytics, documentation, dashboard development, and automation. Partner with business lines and risk owners to improve the accuracy, efficiency, consistency, and usefulness of enterprise risk information.
• Must comply with all company policies and procedures and all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act, the Patriot Act, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control. Must complete assigned training and achieve passing scores by required due dates.

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.

Required/Preferred

Education Level

Description

Required

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Sciences, Engineering, or other quantitative discipline.

Required/Preferred

Experience Level

Description

Required

5 years

Five years of progressively responsible experience in banking, financial analysis, enterprise risk management, risk reporting, data analytics, accounting, audit, regulatory compliance, or a related field.

Required

Advanced / Specialized Knowledge

Statistical tools, Power BI, and advanced Excel skills

Required

Advanced / Specialized Knowledge

Analytical/quantitative skills (ability to handle, analyze, interpret, and utilize data to solve complex problems)

Required

Intermediate experience with PowerPoint, Word, and experience creating dashboards and…