Credit Risk Analyst Jobs in Texas
Credit Risk Analyst jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in commercial banking, energy finance, and corporate credit across a hiring market that runs from entry-level analysts through senior credit officers. Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio anchor most of the demand, with major employers like JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Frost Bank sustaining consistent pipelines of credit risk roles. Energy sector credit analysis, commercial real estate underwriting, and consumer lending risk are the specialties drawing the strongest interest from Texas employers right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Why USAA?
At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.
Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.
We are proud to support active-duty military spouses. USAA roles may offer remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs.
The Opportunity
The Credit Risk Analytics Manager Senior – Emerging Risk will serve as a key Second Line of Defense partner focused on identifying and assessing emerging risks across consumer lending, deposits, real estate, and debt solutions portfolios. This individual will monitor economic, regulatory, industry, and market trends to understand potential impacts on customer behavior, portfolio performance, and overall risk exposure, while providing forward-looking insights that support business and risk management decisions.
The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with the ability to clearly communicate complex risk issues to senior leaders. They will leverage data, scenario analysis, and portfolio performance trends to identify emerging risks, challenge business assumptions, and recommend proactive risk mitigation strategies. Success in this role requires the ability to turn uncertainty into actionable insights that support profitable growth, sound risk management, and alignment with the organization's risk appetite.
We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position can be based in one of the following locations: San Antonio, TX or Plano, TX
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
What you'll do:
- Applies industry leading practices and analytical rigor to manage and assess risks and opportunities across the Bank's consumer portfolios and translates results into strategic solutions.
- Partners to deliver on Bank strategies across lines of defense by effectively developing and improving complex analytical frameworks, analyzing data and processes, and clearly communicating information and insights to key stakeholders and leadership.
- Applies industry knowledge to develop advanced and nuanced quantitative analysis utilizing extensive internal and external data sources to bring structure and clarity to ambiguous and challenging problems.
- Challenges risk proposals in designated risk area of credit, market, operations, product, or strategic,,) through detailed research and vetting, leveraging banking product, regulatory and industry knowledge, and critical thinking skills to ensure strong portfolio performance outcomes.
- Designs, builds, and may assist in maintaining effective risk management frameworks that enable identification, measurement, and mitigation of risk in a complex environment.
- Develops and oversees comprehensive risk reporting in support of management and committee oversight of existing and emerging risks.
- Designs complex financial risk sensitivity analysis.
- Provides thought leadership, coaching, and mentoring to team members regarding analytics and risk management.
- May execute or implement advanced credit and/or financial modeling infrastructure.
- Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.
What you have:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or Mathematics; OR 4 years of relevant education and/or experience.
Experiences that will support your success:
- 6 years experience in an analytical field or work focused on leading risk management execution, assessments or advanced analytics OR 4 years experience in an analytical field or focused on risk management execution, analytics or risk assessments with an advanced degree in a quantitative, scientific, engineering, business or technical field OR an equivalent level of demonstrated competencies in industry leading risk management execution, advanced analytics, and risk assessments.
- 2 years prior analytical experience in a financial services or highly regulated environment.
- Experience developing and maintaining analytical reporting.
- Experience applying critical thinking skills to support successful performance outcomes.
- Demonstrated awareness of relevant laws, rules and regulations, such as guidance and requirements associated with OCC Heightened Standards.
- Strong knowledge of current analytical coding languages such as Python, SAS, or SQL.
What sets you apart:
- Demonstrated ability to assess how evolving economic, industry, regulatory, and geopolitical conditions may influence consumer lending portfolios, customer behavior, and portfolio performance.
- Strong understanding of macroeconomic indicators, market trends, and external risk drivers, with experience synthesizing complex information into actionable risk insights and implications for business strategy.
- Proven ability to identify, evaluate, and communicate emerging risks and opportunities in ambiguous environments, including developing forward-looking risk assessments and scenario-based analyses.
- Experience presenting complex analytical findings and risk perspectives to senior executives, risk committees, or business leaders, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear, concise, decision-oriented recommendations.
- US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner
Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $127,310 - $243,340.
USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, F-1, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.).
Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location.
Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.
The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.
Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.
For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.
Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.
USAA 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, or status as a protected veteran.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services
- Investment & Asset Management
- Technology & Software
- Construction & Real Estate
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in credit risk analyst jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a related quantitative field
- Proficiency in credit analysis software and financial modeling tools such as Excel
- Experience reviewing financial statements and assessing commercial or consumer creditworthiness
- Knowledge of regulatory frameworks including Basel III and federal banking examination standards
- Professional certification such as CFA, FRM, or Credit Risk Certification preferred by many employers
- Strong written communication skills for preparing credit memos and presenting findings to committees
Credit Risk Analyst Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a credit risk analyst in Texas?
A bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a quantitative field is the standard entry point for credit risk analyst roles in Texas. The role carries no state-issued license from a Texas licensing board, but many Texas employers expect or prefer candidates who hold the Financial Risk Manager designation, the CFA credential, or the Credit Risk Certification offered by the Risk Management Association. Texas's large banking and energy sectors favor candidates who combine academic preparation with internship or co-op experience in commercial lending or financial analysis.
How much do credit risk analysts make in Texas?
Credit risk analysts in Texas earn a median of about $78,730 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $50,600 for the lowest 10% to over $134,860 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire credit risk analysts in Texas?
Employers hiring credit risk analysts in Texas right now include JPMorganChase, Citi, and Goldman Sachs, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Texas's concentration of major bank regional headquarters, energy companies, and insurance carriers means the pipeline of credit risk openings stays broad and relatively consistent throughout the year.
Which Texas cities have the most credit risk analyst jobs?
Plano, Dallas, and Irving lead Texas for credit risk analyst openings. Houston drives much of the volume through its dense cluster of energy company treasury operations and regional bank offices, while Dallas supports strong demand from corporate headquarters and financial services firms, and San Antonio contributes steady hiring through its established banking institutions and USAA's large financial operations presence.
Are there remote credit risk analyst jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than most fields, since credit analysis is fundamentally a desk-based and data-driven discipline. About 58% of credit risk analyst openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how well the analytical and documentation-heavy nature of the work translates to distributed settings. Portfolio monitoring, financial statement review, and credit memo writing are the functions most commonly structured for remote delivery.
How can I get hired as a credit risk analyst in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a credit analyst training program or commercial banking rotational program at one of Texas's large regional banks, where institutions like Frost Bank, Comerica, and Texas Capital Bank regularly bring in new graduates for structured analyst cohorts. Roles such as loan processor, underwriting assistant, or financial analyst associate serve as practical lateral moves that build relevant exposure. Pursuing the Credit Risk Certification through the Risk Management Association or completing a CFA Level I while in an entry role strengthens a candidacy considerably for promotion into full credit risk analyst positions.
Where can I find and apply to credit risk analyst jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to credit risk analyst jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings updated regularly. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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