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Credit Risk Manager roles sit firmly within H-1B visa specialty occupation territory, requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in finance, economics, statistics, or a related quantitative field. Large banks, fintech lenders, and insurance firms file LCAs regularly for this title. The H-1B cap lottery applies unless your employer is cap-exempt.
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Position Title
Credit Risk Quantitative Model Analyst Sr
Location
Nationwide, MI 48098
Job Summary
The Senior Credit Risk Quantitative Model Analyst supports the Credit Risk Administration Team with the development, testing, implementation, monitoring, documentation, and maintenance of all credit risk rating models. Responsibilities include sourcing, cleaning, and transforming data; researching applicable methods; training and testing a variety of specifications; documenting all facets of the development process; implementation of models and related logic in production systems; assessing outputs across different levels of inputs (sensitivity analysis and scenario analysis); back-testing and ongoing performance monitoring; and, communicating aspects of the model and its application to non-technical stakeholders.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data sets from multiple sources to develop credit risk rating models or other credit risk-related initiatives.
- Derive model assumptions that are well reasoned and supportable.
- Monitor the performance and calibration of existing models.
- Implement models in code in a transparent and easily maintainable way within loan origination applications.
- Comprehensively and clearly document all modeling or analysis work that meets internal, GAAP, and regulatory requirements; translate model theory and related results for non-quantitative audiences.
- Develop and support strong controls for the model implementation framework and maintain related documentation.
- Support independent model validation process, internal and external audits, and regulatory reviews.
- Interact with model users, validators, and regulators to address model issues and remediation actions.
- Interact with key stakeholder groups such as Accounting, Treasury, Credit, Lines of Business, Model Risk Management, and Enterprise Technology in the design, development, and ongoing usage of models.
ADDITIONAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Performs special projects, and additional duties and responsibilities as required.
- Consistently adheres to regulatory and compliance policies and standards linked to the job as listed and complete required compliance trainings. Accountable to maintain compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Education level required: Undergraduate Degree (4 years or equivalent) A Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field with additional certifications or experience.
- Minimum experience required: 6+ Years of model development, model performance monitoring or validation experience, particularly in credit risk.
- Experience with at least one of the following software packages: R, SAS, SQL, Python.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Education level preferred: Master's Degree (or Postgraduate equivalent) Master’s degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Mathematics or related quantitative field.
- Experience with commercial dual risk rating frameworks, especially in PD/LGD/EAD modeling approaches.
- Experience developing credit risk models and programming user interfaces.
- Experience with nCino implementation of risk rating models and financial spreading process.
- Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Basel III, Dodd-Frank Act Stress Testing, CCAR, and bank accounting/regulatory reporting requirements.
- Ability to use advanced statistical and mathematical software to perform descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analysis leveraging a variety of statistical techniques (such as segmentation, logistic regression, sensitivity analysis, and machine learning).
Job Competencies:
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to clearly articulate, in writing or orally, ideas, analytic insights, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences, including an executive audience.
- An ability to identify key problems, conduct in-depth research, and articulate well-reasoned solutions.
- Demonstrates a strong ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders by communicating clearly, engaging in proactive collaboration, and leveraging cross functional insights. Aligns relationship building efforts with enterprise goals to accelerate performance and drive strategic results.
- Builds trusted client relationships, whether internal or external, by identifying needs and delivering tailored solutions to enhance the overall client experience.
- Fosters or supports a positive work culture and productive work environment, displaying importance of effective relationships with customers and stakeholders.
- Travel is not required for this role.
- Physical demands (ADA): No unusual physical exertion is involved.
Flagstar is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to providing clear and accurate compensation information in accordance with applicable laws. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on location, experience, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. Total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, commissions, or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment. Flagstar provides teammates access to a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: Benefits | Flagstar Bank
Pay Range
$91,068.75 - $160,740.00
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, as applicable.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Credit Risk Manager
Verify your degree qualifies you
Credit Risk Manager is a specialty occupation under USCIS standards, but your degree field matters. A finance, economics, statistics, or mathematics degree maps cleanly. A general business degree may trigger an RFE unless your transcript shows quantitative coursework.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Use Migrate Mate to filter Credit Risk Manager roles by verified LCA filing history, so you're applying to employers who have already cleared DOL prevailing-wage certification for this exact title, not ones guessing at the process.
Check the prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your metro area and job level. Run the OFLC Wage Search before your offer call so you know whether the number they propose meets the legal floor.
Ask about premium processing upfront
Credit risk hiring often moves on tight timelines tied to regulatory cycles or portfolio growth. Confirm during offer negotiations whether your employer will file premium processing with USCIS, which reduces adjudication time to 15 business days.
Document model and regulatory experience precisely
USCIS RFEs for risk management titles often challenge whether the role genuinely requires a specialized degree. Your resume and support letter should name specific frameworks, like Basel III, CECL, or CCAR, tying your credentials directly to the technical requirements.
Understand cap-exempt employer categories early
Federal Reserve banks, certain nonprofit research institutions, and some university-affiliated financial research centers qualify as cap-exempt employers. Roles there skip the lottery entirely, which matters if you're applying mid-fiscal year or after an unsuccessful lottery registration.
H-1B Visa Credit Risk Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Credit Risk Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS recognizes Credit Risk Manager as a specialty occupation because the role typically requires at least a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, statistics, or a closely related quantitative discipline. Employers strengthen the petition by documenting how the specific duties, such as model validation, regulatory stress testing, or portfolio loss forecasting, require that specialized knowledge.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Credit Risk Manager roles?
Large commercial banks, investment banks, fintech lenders, insurance carriers, and credit card issuers file LCAs for this title most frequently. Community banks and smaller lenders file less often. Migrate Mate filters Credit Risk Manager listings by verified DOL LCA filing history, so you can focus on employers who have already completed prevailing-wage certification for this role.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Credit Risk Manager role changes significantly?
A material change in duties, title, or work location requires your employer to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS before the change takes effect. If your role shifts from portfolio risk analysis to people management or a different functional area, the amended petition documents that the position still qualifies as a specialty occupation under the original or updated job description.
How does the DOL prevailing wage apply to Credit Risk Manager positions?
Your employer must certify on the LCA that your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your specific geographic area and experience level. Credit risk roles span four wage levels under DOL classifications, with senior or model-owner positions typically falling at Level III or IV. You can verify the applicable wage tier using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer.
Can I switch Credit Risk Manager employers while on H-1B?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. If you've had an H-1B approval for at least 180 days and your new employer files a transfer petition before your current status expires, you can start the new role once the receipt notice is issued. The new employer must file a fresh LCA and I-129 petition covering the Credit Risk Manager duties at the new location.