Credit Risk Analyst Jobs in California

Credit Risk Analyst jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in commercial banking, fintech, insurance, and consumer lending across entry-level through senior and director-level roles. San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Jose are the primary hiring centers, where institutions such as Wells Fargo, Bank of the West, and Pacific Premier Bancorp maintain large credit risk functions. The most in-demand specialties are model validation, consumer credit underwriting, and commercial real estate risk. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles22
Top employerIntuit
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring6
Work type73% Hybrid
Top industryBanking

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Staff Fraud Risk Analyst, Credit Karma
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Staff Fraud Risk Analyst, Credit Karma
Intuit
San Diego, California
Customer Support
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
$163k - $221k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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Staff Fraud Risk Analyst, Credit Karma
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Staff Fraud Risk Analyst, Credit Karma
Intuit
Mountain View, California
Human Resources
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Learning & Development
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
$163k - $221k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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Senior Credit Risk Analyst
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Senior Credit Risk Analyst
Intuit
Mountain View, California
Business Analysis
Business Analyst
Business Strategy
Strategy & Corporate Development
$151k - $204k/yr
Doctoral degree in statistics
10,000+

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Enterprise Reporting and Analytics - Director - Credit Risk & Analytics
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Enterprise Reporting and Analytics - Director - Credit Risk & Analytics
Golden 1 Credit Union
Sacramento, California
Business Analysis
Business Operations
Project Management
$173k - $190k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Director, Insurance Credit Risk
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Director, Insurance Credit Risk
FHLBank San Francisco
San Francisco, California
Accounting
Business Operations
Compliance & Risk
$158k - $184k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance
201-500

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Credit Risk Analyst Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco
8 jobs
Los Angeles
6 jobs
Mountain View
5 jobs
Ontario
1 job
San Diego
1 job
Sacramento
1 job

Credit Risk Analyst Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Intuit6 open roles
JPMorganChase4 open roles
EXL Service3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Banking & Financial Services

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in credit risk analyst jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related quantitative field
  • Proficiency in credit risk modeling tools such as SAS, Python, or R
  • Experience with consumer or commercial loan portfolio analysis and credit scoring
  • Familiarity with California-specific regulatory frameworks including DFPI oversight requirements
  • Strong working knowledge of IFRS 9, CECL, or Basel capital adequacy standards
  • Professional certification such as FRM or CFA designation preferred by many California employers

Credit Risk Analyst Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a credit risk analyst in California?

Most credit risk analyst roles in California require a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, statistics, or a related quantitative discipline. There is no state-issued license specific to the role, but California-headquartered banks and lenders regulated by the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation often expect familiarity with DFPI compliance standards. Earning an FRM or CFA credential meaningfully strengthens candidacy at California institutions, particularly in commercial banking and fintech.

How much do credit risk analysts make in California?

Credit risk analysts in California earn a median of about $97,860 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $61,380 for the lowest 10% to over $194,760 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire credit risk analysts in California?

Employers hiring credit risk analysts in California right now include Intuit, JPMorganChase, and EXL Service, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's concentration of major banks, insurance carriers, and venture-backed fintech firms makes it one of the deepest hiring markets for this role in the country.

Which California cities have the most credit risk analyst jobs?

San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Mountain View have the most credit risk analyst openings in California. San Francisco and San Jose are driven by large bank headquarters and a dense fintech ecosystem, while Los Angeles draws volume from regional banks, insurance carriers, and a large consumer lending sector anchored by firms like Capital Group and City National Bank.

Are there remote credit risk analyst jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields. Credit risk analysis is desk-based and data-driven, making it well suited to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 82% of credit risk analyst openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with model validation, portfolio monitoring, and reporting functions being the most consistently offered as fully remote positions.

How can I get hired as a credit risk analyst in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a credit analyst or junior underwriter role at a California community bank or regional lender, where you build portfolio review and covenant monitoring skills before moving into dedicated risk functions. Large California institutions such as Wells Fargo and Union Bank run structured credit associate programs for recent graduates. A finance or statistics degree combined with Python or SQL proficiency and a completed FRM Part I gives candidates a clear edge at California fintech and bank employers.

Where can I find and apply to credit risk analyst jobs in California?

You can find and apply to credit risk analyst jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across commercial banks, fintech companies, insurance carriers, and credit unions. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to each employer.

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