Credit Analyst Jobs in Chicago, IL
Credit Analyst jobs in Chicago are concentrated in the Loop, River North, and the West Loop, where banking, commercial lending, and corporate finance firms anchor the city's financial sector. Employers hiring right now include Fitch, Fitch Ratings, and AEGON. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Description:
The Credit Card Risk Strategy Analyst leads the development, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of quantitative credit strategies for Huntington’s consumer credit card acquisition programs. The role is responsible for account approval strategies, initial credit line assignment, and risk-based pricing strategies. This position also monitors the credit risk profile and performance of newly acquired accounts to ensure alignment with established portfolio loss and risk-adjusted return objectives.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing oversight of consumer credit card new account origination strategies, including segment-level performance reporting and change management.
- Design, execute, and evaluate policy experiments and A/B tests, translating analytical findings into actionable credit policy and strategy enhancements.
- Manage forecasting, monitoring, and reporting frameworks that provide timely visibility into credit risk performance and emerging portfolio trends.
- Partner cross-functionally with Credit Administration, Underwriting, Fraud, Model Risk Management, Product, and Legal/Compliance to advance business priorities and ensure alignment with risk and regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated experience managing the full analytical lifecycle, including project development, execution, presentation, implementation, and post-implementation monitoring.
- Demonstrated understanding of credit card profit-and-loss (P&L) drivers and financial performance. Analyze data using SQL/SAS to review performance, conduct comprehensive analyses, propose strategy changes, and validate implementations.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelors degree
- 7+ years experience in analytics role in financial services. 5+ years experience with SQL/SAS
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA/MS or Ph.D in Statistics, Economics, Finance, or Business Analytics
- Experience with Tableau, Snowflake, or comparable data visualization tools, and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong organization and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong analytical skills and thought process, with a high degree of attention to detail
- Ability to articulate problem solving methodology used to research and create solutions
- Ability to work on multiple projects at once, prioritizing within tight time constraints .
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Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) ( No = eligible for overtime pay)
Workplace Type:
OfficeOur Approach to Office Workplace Type
Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds: in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.
Compensation Range:
$102,000 - $208,000 Annual SalaryThe compensation range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and education. Colleagues in this position are also eligible to participate in an applicable incentive compensation plan. In addition, Huntington provides a variety of benefits to colleagues, including health insurance coverage, wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid leave programs, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Note to Agency Recruiters: Huntington will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. All unsolicited resumes sent to any Huntington colleagues, directly or indirectly, will be considered Huntington property. Recruiting agencies must have a valid, written and fully executed Master Service Agreement and Statement of Work for consideration.
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Credit Analyst Jobs in Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a credit analyst job in Chicago?
Focus your search on the Loop and West Loop, where commercial banks, credit unions, private equity firms, and insurance companies concentrate most of their credit functions. Roles in middle-market commercial lending and structured finance are especially active in Chicago. Candidates with CFA progress, financial modeling proficiency, and experience reading business tax returns stand out most with Chicago lenders and corporate treasury teams.
Which companies hire credit analysts in Chicago?
Employers hiring credit analysts in Chicago right now include Fitch, Fitch Ratings, and AEGON, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Chicago's hiring mix leans heavily toward large regional banks, insurance carriers, and commercial finance subsidiaries headquartered downtown.
Are there remote credit analyst jobs in Chicago?
Yes, though credit analyst roles that involve client relationship management or on-site underwriting reviews tend to require in-person work. About 93% of credit analyst openings tied to Chicago are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the most flexibility found in corporate credit monitoring and portfolio surveillance roles rather than front-line commercial lending positions.
How can I get a credit analyst job in Chicago with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Chicago is through a credit analyst trainee or associate program at one of the large regional banks or credit unions operating downtown. Community development financial institutions and smaller commercial lenders in neighborhoods like Pilsen and Bronzeville also hire entry-level analysts. A finance or accounting degree paired with Excel modeling skills and a completed internship gives candidates a concrete edge over applicants without hands-on exposure.
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