Credit Risk Manager Jobs
Credit Risk Manager jobs are open across banking, fintech, insurance, and asset management, from analyst-track and mid-level to director, with specializations in consumer credit, commercial lending, and model validation. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Company overview
Department Overview:
The Information Technology department at Nomura is at the forefront of innovation, driving technology solutions that empower our business and enhance client experiences. We leverage cutting-edge technologies to develop and maintain robust systems and infrastructure, ensuring the security, reliability, and efficiency of our operations. Join our team and be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment that embraces technological advancements to deliver value and drive our digital transformation journey.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own end-to-end delivery of 3–5 concurrent IT projects/workstreams — requirements through build, test, deployment, BAU handoff
- Drive sprint/release planning with engineering leads — backlog grooming, velocity, blocker resolution
- Own project plans, RAID logs, milestone trackers; get ahead of cross-team dependencies
- Partner with engineering/QA on SDLC rigor — code review gates, test coverage, release management
- Translate regulatory requirements (FRTB, BCBS 239, SA-CCR, or equivalent) into delivery plans and track execution
- Manage project budget/run-rate, resourcing, vendor SOW execution
- Drive hands-on AI tooling adoption (Claude, Copilot, Jira automation) to automate SDLC tasks — requirements, test cases, code-review support, release notes, minutes, status reporting; build reusable skills for the team
- Primary contact for business/Risk Management stakeholders — manage expectations, elicit requirements, validate scope changes
- Own project status reporting, dashboards, steering committee packs
- Manage change requests and impact assessments through to sign-off
- Coordinate UAT planning, business readiness, go-live comms with the Change Organization
- Feed status/risk into programme-level governance as directed (support, not own)
Required Qualifications:
- 10–15 years IT project delivery in financial services; hands-on Market Risk/Credit Risk/Trading Tech experience
- Track record delivering regulatory IT projects (FRTB, BCBS 239, SA-CCR, or equivalent) to production
- Comfortable working directly with engineering/QA on SDLC mechanics
- Advanced hands-on Jira/Confluence (workflows, dashboards, reporting)
- Clear stakeholder communication — status packs, risk escalation, options framing
- Working quant fluency (VaR, CVA, P&L explain); structured RAID/dependency management
- Working knowledge of budget tracking
- Power user of AI tools; builds/shares reusable AI workflows for project artefacts (minutes, RAIDs, test cases, reporting)
- Aware of data governance/regulatory constraints for AI use in a regulated environment
Nomura Leadership Behaviours
- Explore Insights & Vision: Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.
- Making Strategic Decisions: Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.
- Inspire Entrepreneurship in People: Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.
- Elevate Organizational Capability: Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.
- Inclusion: Foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).
- base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, corporate and functional title and duties, job-related knowledge and advanced degrees, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Nearest Major Market: Manhattan
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City
Company overview
Department Overview:
The Information Technology department at Nomura is at the forefront of innovation, driving technology solutions that empower our business and enhance client experiences. We leverage cutting-edge technologies to develop and maintain robust systems and infrastructure, ensuring the security, reliability, and efficiency of our operations. Join our team and be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment that embraces technological advancements to deliver value and drive our digital transformation journey.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own end-to-end delivery of 3–5 concurrent IT projects/workstreams — requirements through build, test, deployment, BAU handoff
- Drive sprint/release planning with engineering leads — backlog grooming, velocity, blocker resolution
- Own project plans, RAID logs, milestone trackers; get ahead of cross-team dependencies
- Partner with engineering/QA on SDLC rigor — code review gates, test coverage, release management
- Translate regulatory requirements (FRTB, BCBS 239, SA-CCR, or equivalent) into delivery plans and track execution
- Manage project budget/run-rate, resourcing, vendor SOW execution
- Drive hands-on AI tooling adoption (Claude, Copilot, Jira automation) to automate SDLC tasks — requirements, test cases, code-review support, release notes, minutes, status reporting; build reusable skills for the team
- Primary contact for business/Risk Management stakeholders — manage expectations, elicit requirements, validate scope changes
- Own project status reporting, dashboards, steering committee packs
- Manage change requests and impact assessments through to sign-off
- Coordinate UAT planning, business readiness, go-live comms with the Change Organization
- Feed status/risk into programme-level governance as directed (support, not own)
Required Qualifications:
- 10–15 years IT project delivery in financial services; hands-on Market Risk/Credit Risk/Trading Tech experience
- Track record delivering regulatory IT projects (FRTB, BCBS 239, SA-CCR, or equivalent) to production
- Comfortable working directly with engineering/QA on SDLC mechanics
- Advanced hands-on Jira/Confluence (workflows, dashboards, reporting)
- Clear stakeholder communication — status packs, risk escalation, options framing
- Working quant fluency (VaR, CVA, P&L explain); structured RAID/dependency management
- Working knowledge of budget tracking
- Power user of AI tools; builds/shares reusable AI workflows for project artefacts (minutes, RAIDs, test cases, reporting)
- Aware of data governance/regulatory constraints for AI use in a regulated environment
Nomura Leadership Behaviours
- Explore Insights & Vision: Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.
- Making Strategic Decisions: Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.
- Inspire Entrepreneurship in People: Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.
- Elevate Organizational Capability: Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.
- Inclusion: Foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).
- base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, corporate and functional title and duties, job-related knowledge and advanced degrees, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Nearest Major Market: Manhattan
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City
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Who's Hiring
- JPMorganChase23
- Citi11
- Valley Bank9
- Goldman Sachs7
- American Express5
Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services18
- Investment & Asset Management9
- Fintech3
- Technology & Software2
- Retail1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in credit risk manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a related quantitative field
- Proficiency in credit analysis, financial statement review, and risk rating frameworks
- Experience with credit risk models, scorecards, or loss forecasting methodologies
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as CECL, Basel III, or SR 11-7
- Advanced skills in SQL, Python, SAS, or Excel for portfolio data analysis
- FRM, CFA, or equivalent professional certification preferred for senior-level roles
Tips for Your Credit Risk Manager Job Search
Quantify your loss mitigation outcomes
Hiring managers in credit risk want numbers, not duties. Replace phrases like 'managed credit portfolio' with specific results: default rates reduced, exposure limits set, or reserve calculations refined. Concrete outcomes separate your resume from generic risk summaries.
Highlight model validation and regulatory fluency
Openings frequently require familiarity with SR 11-7 model risk guidance, CECL accounting standards, or Basel framework concepts. If you've worked through a model validation cycle or a regulatory exam, name it explicitly. Vague 'regulatory experience' won't pass a screener.
Target roles by portfolio type, not just title
Credit risk manager openings vary sharply by asset class. A commercial real estate role demands different skills than a revolving consumer credit book. Filter your search by keywords like 'C&I lending,' 'retail credit,' or 'structured finance' to match your actual experience.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists credit risk manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a technical case study round
Many credit risk interviews include a live credit memo exercise or a take-home portfolio analysis. Practice walking through a borrower's financial statements, identifying covenant triggers, and recommending a credit decision with a clear rationale before your first screen.
Negotiate around total compensation structure
Credit risk roles at banks and fintechs often include deferred compensation, equity, or performance-linked bonuses tied to portfolio metrics. Before accepting an offer, ask how variable pay is calculated and what the historical payout range has been for the role you're stepping into.
Credit Risk Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most credit risk managers?
The companies hiring the most credit risk managers right now include JPMorganChase, Citi, and Valley Bank, with the largest share of openings in Texas, New York, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is concentrated in large commercial banks, regional lenders, and growth-stage fintech companies expanding their risk functions.
How many credit risk manager jobs are remote?
About 65% of credit risk manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with remote availability highest in model validation, credit policy, and portfolio analytics roles. Positions tied to direct client underwriting or commercial banking relationship management are more likely to require in-office presence at least part of the week.
How do you become a credit risk manager?
Most credit risk managers start in analyst roles focused on credit underwriting, financial statement analysis, or loan review, building familiarity with risk rating systems and portfolio reporting. Moving into a manager role typically requires leading a credit decision process end to end, mentoring junior analysts, and demonstrating fluency with model outputs and regulatory expectations. Earning an FRM or CFA strengthens your candidacy for senior positions.
Can you get a credit risk manager job with limited experience?
Breaking into credit risk management with limited experience is realistic if you can demonstrate applied analytical skills. Roles like credit analyst, loan review officer, or risk reporting associate are common entry points. Building proficiency in financial statement analysis, SQL, and a credit framework like CAMELS or internal risk ratings makes your application competitive even without a formal management title on your resume.
What does the credit risk manager interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on your portfolio background and team size, followed by a hiring manager interview covering credit philosophy and specific risk scenarios you've managed. A technical round often includes a credit memo case study or a portfolio stress-test exercise. Final rounds usually involve meeting senior leadership or risk committee members who assess your judgment on borderline credit decisions.
Where can I find and apply to credit risk manager jobs?
You can find and apply to credit risk manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your portfolio background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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