Entry Level Credit Risk Specialist Jobs
New grad credit risk specialist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a finance-focused portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Banking & Financial Services and Investment & Asset Management, with employers like JPMorganChase, Coinbase, and Airwallex hiring at this level now.
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SUMMARY
The Credit Risk Analytics Analyst will support enterprise credit risk analytics through portfolio analysis, data-driven reporting, dashboard development, and recurring risk monitoring. The role will work with large loan-level datasets to identify trends and emerging risks, develop and maintain reporting solutions, and translate complex data into actionable insights for Credit and Risk leadership.
This is a hands-on analytical role requiring strong SQL and data-analysis skills, attention to detail, and the ability to independently investigate and explain changes in portfolio performance. The analyst will work closely with Credit, Risk, Finance, Enterprise Data Management, and other partners across the Bank.
Responsibilities
- Analyze large loan-level datasets using SQL, SAS, and other analytical tools to support credit portfolio monitoring and reporting and ad hoc analysis.
- Develop and maintain Power BI/Tableau dashboards and recurring management reporting solutions for portfolio trends, concentration, and emerging risks.
- Perform data validation and reconciliation, investigate unexpected results, and independently resolve data or reporting issues.
- Analyze changes in portfolio composition, credit quality and other risk metrics and translate findings into clear takeaways for senior management.
- Automate and improve existing analytical and reporting processes to reduce manual work and strengthen controls.
- Partner with Credit Risk, Finance, Data, and business stakeholders to respond to ad hoc analytical requests and develop new reporting capabilities.
- Maintain clear documentation of data sources, reporting logic, methodologies, and analytical processes.
- Support recurring and ad hoc risk initiatives as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Additionally, the qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required in this position:
- 2-4 years of experience in data analytics, risk analytics, business intelligence, financial analysis, or a related analytical role.
- Strong SQL skills and demonstrated ability to work with large and complex datasets.
- Experience with SAS, Python, or another data analysis/programming language preferred.
- Experience developing dashboards or reporting solutions using Power BI, Tableau, or similar BI tools.
- Demonstrated ability to validate and reconcile analytical results, investigate discrepancies, and independently troubleshoot data issues.
- Strong analytical curiosity, attention to detail, ownership, and ability to communicate analytical findings clearly.
- Ability to identify meaningful trends and communicate analytical findings clearly to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across teams as this group has several concurrent projects at all times.
- Experience with banking, financial services, credit risk, or portfolio analytics is a plus, but not required.
- Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, data analytics, computer science, mathematics or another quantitative discipline or equivalent relevant experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
About us
First Horizon Corporation is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com.
Benefit Highlights
- Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision
- HSA with company match
- Maternity and parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Mentor program
- 401(k) with 6% match
- More - FirstHorizon.com/First-Horizon-National-Corporation/Careers/Our-Benefits
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SUMMARY
The Credit Risk Analytics Analyst will support enterprise credit risk analytics through portfolio analysis, data-driven reporting, dashboard development, and recurring risk monitoring. The role will work with large loan-level datasets to identify trends and emerging risks, develop and maintain reporting solutions, and translate complex data into actionable insights for Credit and Risk leadership.
This is a hands-on analytical role requiring strong SQL and data-analysis skills, attention to detail, and the ability to independently investigate and explain changes in portfolio performance. The analyst will work closely with Credit, Risk, Finance, Enterprise Data Management, and other partners across the Bank.
Responsibilities
- Analyze large loan-level datasets using SQL, SAS, and other analytical tools to support credit portfolio monitoring and reporting and ad hoc analysis.
- Develop and maintain Power BI/Tableau dashboards and recurring management reporting solutions for portfolio trends, concentration, and emerging risks.
- Perform data validation and reconciliation, investigate unexpected results, and independently resolve data or reporting issues.
- Analyze changes in portfolio composition, credit quality and other risk metrics and translate findings into clear takeaways for senior management.
- Automate and improve existing analytical and reporting processes to reduce manual work and strengthen controls.
- Partner with Credit Risk, Finance, Data, and business stakeholders to respond to ad hoc analytical requests and develop new reporting capabilities.
- Maintain clear documentation of data sources, reporting logic, methodologies, and analytical processes.
- Support recurring and ad hoc risk initiatives as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Additionally, the qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required in this position:
- 2-4 years of experience in data analytics, risk analytics, business intelligence, financial analysis, or a related analytical role.
- Strong SQL skills and demonstrated ability to work with large and complex datasets.
- Experience with SAS, Python, or another data analysis/programming language preferred.
- Experience developing dashboards or reporting solutions using Power BI, Tableau, or similar BI tools.
- Demonstrated ability to validate and reconcile analytical results, investigate discrepancies, and independently troubleshoot data issues.
- Strong analytical curiosity, attention to detail, ownership, and ability to communicate analytical findings clearly.
- Ability to identify meaningful trends and communicate analytical findings clearly to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across teams as this group has several concurrent projects at all times.
- Experience with banking, financial services, credit risk, or portfolio analytics is a plus, but not required.
- Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, data analytics, computer science, mathematics or another quantitative discipline or equivalent relevant experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
About us
First Horizon Corporation is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com.
Benefit Highlights
- Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision
- HSA with company match
- Maternity and parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Mentor program
- 401(k) with 6% match
- More - FirstHorizon.com/First-Horizon-National-Corporation/Careers/Our-Benefits
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Entry Level Credit Risk Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level credit risk specialist job?
Employers at this level look for candidates with coursework in finance, statistics, or economics, along with hands-on exposure through internships or academic projects involving credit analysis or financial modeling. Familiarity with Excel, SQL, or risk software strengthens an application. Highlighting any experience evaluating creditworthiness, building financial models, or working with lending data gives entry level candidates a concrete edge over candidates with generic finance backgrounds.
Which companies hire entry level credit risk specialists?
Companies hiring entry level credit risk specialists right now include JPMorganChase, Coinbase, and Airwallex, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Banks, credit unions, consumer lending firms, and financial services companies account for a large share of openings at this level, as they maintain dedicated credit risk teams that regularly bring in junior analysts to support underwriting and portfolio monitoring.
Are there remote entry level credit risk specialist jobs?
Yes, though on-site and hybrid roles are more common at the entry level. About 33% of entry level credit risk specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on training and team collaboration that many employers prefer for new analysts. Candidates open to on-site roles will generally see the widest range of opportunities.
Are these new grad credit risk specialist jobs?
Yes. These listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior credit risk specialist roles that explicitly welcome candidates with little or no professional experience. A new grad-friendly posting typically accepts zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-ops toward that threshold, and treats a strong academic record or independent credit analysis project as a legitimate substitute for full-time work history.
Which industries hire the most entry level credit risk specialists?
Entry Level credit risk specialist roles concentrate in Banking & Financial Services and Investment & Asset Management, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the junior level because they carry large loan portfolios, face regulatory requirements around credit quality, and need analysts who can support underwriting decisions, monitor borrower performance, and flag early signs of default risk.