Associate Enterprise Risk Analyst

Benefits OverviewA career at CoBank can offer you the opportunity to make a personal impact on the people and communities where we do business. In order to be the best, we hire the best!Benefits Offered by CoBankCareers with a purposeTime-Off Packages, 15 days of vacation, 10 paid sick days and 11 paid holidaysCompetitive Compensation & IncentiveHybrid work model: flexible arrangements for most positionsBenefits Packages, including Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, Disability, AD&D, and Life InsuranceRobust associate training and development with CoBank UniversityTuition reimbursement for higher educationOutstanding 401k: up to 6% matching and additional 3% non-elective contribution & Student Loan MatchCommunity Impact: United Way Angel Day, Volunteer Day and Associate Directed ContributionAssociate Resource Groups: creating a culture of respect and inclusionRecognize a fellow associate through our GEM awardsJob DescriptionResponsible for conducting detailed analysis that contributes to and advances one or more Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) programs to assist CoBank in managing credit/market/operational risks. Such programs include but are not limited to: Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL), Comprehensive Stress Testing, Risk Adjusted Return on Capital (RAROC), and Model Risk Management. The analysis performed will play a key role in supporting bank-wide initiatives through risk identification and quantification.Essential FunctionsContributes to the development and evolution of risk metrics for the bank. Creates, maintains, and enhances reports to key stakeholders.Operates existing ERM models and aggregates results.Utilizes data and information to aid in risk-based decision-making.Sources and cleans data. Aids in the determination of business rules for preparing data to be consumed in both formal and informal processes.Queries, aggregates, and manipulates large datasets for various analyses. Supports the transformation of information into key business insights.Assists in the design of department/system processes for Risk Management that are efficient and comply with regulatory standards. Prepares related training materials.Supports best practices in modeling and model risk management (e.g., parameterize and calibrate forecasting models, perform ongoing monitoring of model assumptions, develop and update documentation).Provides analytic support for ad-hoc analysis and development of visualizations with potential of becoming a standard for the bank.Supports the monitoring of data integrity and model risk controls execution. Identifies risks, proactively solves problems and addresses issues.Supports executive-level risk committees and working groups, including the creation of committee packages and other presentations.EducationBachelor's Degree Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics or other relevant discipline requiredMaster's Degree in a quantitative discipline preferredWork Experience1 year of finance and risk management experience requiredPrior Experience with the finance and lending industry, including instrument structures/types and financial markets requiredPrior experience with third party vendor tools, such as SAS, QRM, etc. preferred.Prior Experience with statistical and/or database software packages such as SAS, R, Python, or SQL, Excel VBA requiredKnowledge and experience with market risk modeling, prepayment modeling, loss forecasting, regression models and economic capital requiredKnowledge of quantitative risk modeling theory and practice, and experience developing models requiredPrior Experience Risk Assessment, Data Analysis Tools, Financial Modeling, Compliance Audits, Reporting Tools preferredFRM, PRM and/or CFA certification preferredWork experience within the Farm Credit System, and/or knowledge of the agriculture industry preferredPhysical Exertion DetailsSedentary Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.Travel Requirement DetailsOccasional Travel occurs infrequently (typically, once a month or less).About CoBankThe typical base pay range for this role is between $90,900 - $111,800. Compensation may vary based on individual job-related knowledge, skills, expertise, and experience. This position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance. The listed salary, other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. This job will be posted for a minimum of five (5) business days or until the position is filled. CoBank reserves the right to adjust compensation for all positions and to modify or discontinue benefits programs at any time in its sole discretion, subject to applicable law.CoBank is a cooperative bank serving vital industries across rural America. The bank provides loans, leases, export financing and other financial services to agribusinesses and rural power, water and communications providers in all 50 states. The bank also provides wholesale loans and other financial services to affiliated Farm Credit associations serving more than 76,000 farmers, ranchers and other rural borrowers in 23 states around the country. CoBank is a member of the Farm Credit System, a nationwide network of banks and retail lending associations chartered to support the borrowing needs of U.S. agriculture, rural infrastructure and rural communities. Headquartered outside Denver, Colorado, CoBank serves customers from regional banking centers across the U.S. and also maintains an international representative office in Singapore.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONWe are committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all applicants, including qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an applicant with a disability, or are assisting an applicant with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the application process, including completing an application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please submit a request by emailing Include your contact information and specific details about your requested accommodation.Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.CoBank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.