Senior Depository Credit Risk Analyst - Hybrid

Don’t let our name scare you, we are not your average bank.

With nearly a century of service, FHLBI is one of 11 independent regional cooperative banks across the U.S. Simply put, we’re a bank for banks, credit unions, community development financial institutions and insurers across Indiana and Michigan. As a cooperative, we are dedicated to strengthening communities throughout our region.

But enough about us, let’s talk about you.

Are you looking for a company that views their employees as their greatest asset?

A company that’s dedicated to making a difference in the community? So much so they pay their employees to volunteer?

Do you want to join a talented workforce that prioritizes diversity, equity and inclusion, and promotes learning and development, unique skills/ideas, and employee engagement?

If you’ve said yes to these questions, then we might be a match!

Here is what we offer:

• Flexible hybrid workforce model: Onsite three days a week and two days remote. We also offer five fully remote weeks per year!

• Fantastic, competitive pay and total rewards

• Industry-high 401(k) match: up to 6% PLUS…an additional 4% contribution!

• Tuition reimbursement assistance: To help you continue to develop personally and professionally.

• Student loan repayment assistance: That’s right, we will help you repay outstanding student loans!

• Awesome Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision benefits and even pet (you read that right) insurance!

• Generous time off: Vacation, paid federal holidays, birthday month floating holiday, volunteer day and summer hours program

• “Dress for your day” dress code: You choose the appropriate work attire based on what your day looks like.

Purpose:

Perform credit analyses of critical FHLBI depository institution members and assist leading core depository member credit risk processes to help ERM management in formulating decisions to control the risk these members pose to the FHLBI.  This includes measuring, monitoring and evaluating call report financial information and staying informed of industry trends, macro-economic implications, and relevant events and performance.  The position will directly supported by Underwriting’s Credit Analyst II. Assist in other functions of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) department as needed.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities or abilities required of persons so classified. The Bank reserves the right to alter or amend this description at any time.

Specific Responsibilities:

Financial Analysis & Reporting:

• Credit Analyses - Perform credit analysis and monitor the financial condition of the FHLBI’s depository institution members (and prospective members) utilizing S&P Market Intelligence, regulatory call reports, Bloomberg, SEC filings, business plans, annual reports and confidential regulatory examination reports.  Credit reviews are used to formulate/support credit risk related decisions.
• Financial Research & Reporting - Design reports and interpret the output for use by ERM management to assist in their lending, collateral and underwriting risk decisions pertaining to depository members maintaining adherence to FHLBI and regulatory credit risk parameters.  On an on-going basis, collaborate with other Bank departments and integrate relevant data into existing or newly created reports.  As needed, provide relevant reporting to internal FHLBI departments as well as external parties such as the FHFA and state regulators.
• Obtain and optimize data from automated sources, such as S&P Market Intelligence, Bloomberg, various Bank systems, etc. for reporting and compliance purposes.

Teamwork:

• Assisted in responsibilities by Underwriting’s Credit Analyst II.  Provide direction to the depository credit risk analyst in collaboration with the Associate Director of Underwriting.
• Coordinate, distribute and review assignments/projects performed by Underwriting’s Credit Analyst II.
• Responsible for making recommendations to the Associate Director of Underwriting regarding member credit requests, adjustments to members’ collateral status, member additions/deletions to the Credit Watch List and Credit Monitoring List.
• Maintain internal procedures related to functions performed by the depository member credit risk team.  Communicate with internal auditors, external auditors and other key stakeholders regarding depository underwriting policies and procedures.
• Manage and lead special projects.

Other:

• Coordinate, manage and ensure compliance regarding the group’s end user computing applications and disaster recovery/business continuity requirements as it pertains to the depository member credit risk team.
• Support the quarterly and annual process of SEC reporting related to credit risk.
• Adheres to workplace rules and normal working hours.
• Communicate and interact effectively with managers, peers and supervisors.
• Ability to proactively problem-solve and manage deadlines and time requirements effectively.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting or other related field.  Advanced degree (Masters level+) in a business field and/or a professional certification (CPA or CFA) and relevant work experience strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within the banking industry and an understanding of depository (bank and credit union) call report financial data and the regulatory environment.  Depository examination experience/knowledge and/or existing credit risk related experience is strongly desired.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills with strict attention to detail. Ability to interact with FHLBI personnel and others outside the Bank.
• Knowledge and ability to use computer tools in analysis of financial data. Specifically, experience using Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and Access is required. Experience in data analysis tools such as Python and Power BI is preferred.
• Ability to work full time and comply with the FHLBI’s Hybrid Workforce Model Guidelines.
• Must not have been convicted on any civil or criminal charge that would suggest a risk to Bank security.
• Ability to uphold and model the Bank's Guiding Principles.

FHLBank Indianapolis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.