Entry Level Credit Risk Analyst Jobs
New grad credit risk analyst jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship or portfolio often carries more weight than years on a resume. Most openings are Banking & Financial Services and Investment & Asset Management roles across on-site, hybrid, and remote settings, with employers like JPMorganChase, Coinbase, and Airwallex hiring at this level now.
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Ready to do the most impactful work of your career? At Coinbase, we are uncompromising on our mission to increase economic freedom. The bar is high, the environment is intense, and we like it that way. This isn't a place for complacency, it’s a place to be pushed past your perceived limits. If you're ready to build the future of finance alongside people who refuse to settle for "good enough," you belong here. Coinbase is a remote-first, but not remote-only company. Expect to get together quarterly for intense in-person working sessions called “surges.”
ABOUT THE ROLE
We're hiring a Credit Risk Analyst to join the Counterparty and Credit Risk team within Financial & Operational Risk. This team manages credit exposure across Coinbase's global institutional client base, underwriting counterparties and delivering lending solutions in a fast-evolving digital asset market. You'll own credit analysis for complex counterparties, recommend risk-based limits, and monitor portfolio exposures that directly inform how Coinbase scales its institutional products. This role is based in the United States or United Kingdom.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Own diligence and underwriting of institutional counterparties including hedge funds, asset managers, private equity, and venture capital firms.
- Recommend internal credit ratings and risk-based limits, preparing written analysis that substantiates each assessment for senior leadership review.
- Monitor portfolio exposures, conduct periodic surveillance of trading partners, and clearly communicate concentration trends and settlement risks to leadership.
- Analyze asset volatility and liquidity risks on a per-asset and portfolio basis to inform limit-setting and capital planning.
- Negotiate industry documentation (e.g., PBAs, MLAs, and ACAs) and collaborate with business development, operations, legal, and product teams to resolve complex client or product challenges.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 1-3 years of hands-on credit risk management experience, including counterparty underwriting or portfolio monitoring in a fast-moving financial services or digital asset environment.
- Prior experience covering institutional clients such as hedge funds, asset managers, private equity, or venture capital firms.
- Working knowledge of capital markets products and standard industry documentation (PBAs, MLAs, prime brokerage agreements).
- Demonstrated ability to produce clear written credit memos and present risk recommendations to senior stakeholders.
- Proficiency building quantitative credit models and exposure analyses using spreadsheets, SQL, or other analytical tools.
- Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.
COMPENSATION
- Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus): $95,030 USD - $111,800 USD
Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).
APPLICATION LIMIT:
Candidates may submit a maximum of 3 applications within a 6-month period.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
US APPLICANTS:
View Employee Rights, Know Your Rights, and E-Verify Notice of Participation.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation, email us your request and contact info at accommodations[at]coinbase.com. Need screen reading technology? Click here to download a free compatible screen reader and view the tutorial.
DATA PRIVACY & ARBITRATION:
By submitting your application, you agree to our Candidate Privacy Notice. US applicants: By submitting your application, you agree to Arbitration of Disputes.
INTRODUCTION
Ready to do the most impactful work of your career? At Coinbase, we are uncompromising on our mission to increase economic freedom. The bar is high, the environment is intense, and we like it that way. This isn't a place for complacency, it’s a place to be pushed past your perceived limits. If you're ready to build the future of finance alongside people who refuse to settle for "good enough," you belong here. Coinbase is a remote-first, but not remote-only company. Expect to get together quarterly for intense in-person working sessions called “surges.”
ABOUT THE ROLE
We're hiring a Credit Risk Analyst to join the Counterparty and Credit Risk team within Financial & Operational Risk. This team manages credit exposure across Coinbase's global institutional client base, underwriting counterparties and delivering lending solutions in a fast-evolving digital asset market. You'll own credit analysis for complex counterparties, recommend risk-based limits, and monitor portfolio exposures that directly inform how Coinbase scales its institutional products. This role is based in the United States or United Kingdom.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Own diligence and underwriting of institutional counterparties including hedge funds, asset managers, private equity, and venture capital firms.
- Recommend internal credit ratings and risk-based limits, preparing written analysis that substantiates each assessment for senior leadership review.
- Monitor portfolio exposures, conduct periodic surveillance of trading partners, and clearly communicate concentration trends and settlement risks to leadership.
- Analyze asset volatility and liquidity risks on a per-asset and portfolio basis to inform limit-setting and capital planning.
- Negotiate industry documentation (e.g., PBAs, MLAs, and ACAs) and collaborate with business development, operations, legal, and product teams to resolve complex client or product challenges.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 1-3 years of hands-on credit risk management experience, including counterparty underwriting or portfolio monitoring in a fast-moving financial services or digital asset environment.
- Prior experience covering institutional clients such as hedge funds, asset managers, private equity, or venture capital firms.
- Working knowledge of capital markets products and standard industry documentation (PBAs, MLAs, prime brokerage agreements).
- Demonstrated ability to produce clear written credit memos and present risk recommendations to senior stakeholders.
- Proficiency building quantitative credit models and exposure analyses using spreadsheets, SQL, or other analytical tools.
- Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.
COMPENSATION
- Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus): $95,030 USD - $111,800 USD
Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).
APPLICATION LIMIT:
Candidates may submit a maximum of 3 applications within a 6-month period.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
US APPLICANTS:
View Employee Rights, Know Your Rights, and E-Verify Notice of Participation.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation, email us your request and contact info at accommodations[at]coinbase.com. Need screen reading technology? Click here to download a free compatible screen reader and view the tutorial.
DATA PRIVACY & ARBITRATION:
By submitting your application, you agree to our Candidate Privacy Notice. US applicants: By submitting your application, you agree to Arbitration of Disputes.
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Entry Level Credit Risk Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level credit risk analyst job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for candidates who can demonstrate analytical thinking, comfort with financial data, and familiarity with tools like Excel or SQL. A relevant internship, a finance or economics degree, and any coursework in credit analysis or financial modeling will strengthen your application. Highlighting a project that involved data analysis or risk assessment can set you apart from other candidates.
Which companies hire entry level credit risk analysts?
Companies hiring entry level credit risk analysts right now include JPMorganChase, Coinbase, and Airwallex, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of banks, credit unions, financial services firms, and fintech companies that onboard junior analysts and train them in their internal credit frameworks.
Are there remote entry level credit risk analyst jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles still dominate at the entry level. About 60% of entry level credit risk analyst openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to appear most often at larger financial institutions and fintech companies that have established distributed teams. Checking listings regularly gives you the best shot at catching remote openings as they post.
Are these new grad credit risk analyst jobs?
Yes. These listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior credit risk analyst roles. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes candidates with zero to two years of experience and accepts internship work, academic projects, or a portfolio in place of full-time history. Look for postings that mention training programs, analyst rotations, or degree requirements without requiring prior professional experience.
Which industries hire the most entry level credit risk analysts?
Entry Level credit risk analyst roles concentrate in Banking & Financial Services and Investment & Asset Management, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the junior level because they continuously need analysts to support lending decisions, monitor credit exposure, and maintain compliance with risk management standards across large and growing portfolios.