Fixed Income Credit Analyst

About the position The Credit Risk Analyst supports FHLBank’s Credit Analysis and Financial Reporting team by conducting credit risk analysis on FHLBank's investment portfolios, MPF® mortgage loans, and securities pledged as collateral. This role ensures sound risk management through MPF portfolio surveillance, collateral review, and preparation of financial and credit monitoring reports. In This Role, You Will Monitor the MPF mortgage loan portfolio and prepare surveillance reports. Operate and maintain analytical tools for securities, loans, and member credit analysis. Review securities collateral for eligibility, lending values, and haircuts. Assist with quarterly and semi-annual portfolio monitoring reports. Support data analytics projects, including visualization and business intelligence initiatives. Evaluate third-party pricing methodologies and vendor data. Contribute to regulatory capital calculations and asset classifications under risk policies. Analyze creditworthiness of mortgage insurers and housing finance authorities. Stay informed on financial markets to support security evaluations. Responsibilities • Monitor the MPF mortgage loan portfolio and prepare surveillance reports. • Operate and maintain analytical tools for securities, loans, and member credit analysis. • Review securities collateral for eligibility, lending values, and haircuts. • Assist with quarterly and semi-annual portfolio monitoring reports. • Support data analytics projects, including visualization and business intelligence initiatives. • Evaluate third-party pricing methodologies and vendor data. • Contribute to regulatory capital calculations and asset classifications under risk policies. • Analyze creditworthiness of mortgage insurers and housing finance authorities. • Stay informed on financial markets to support security evaluations. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, mathematics, business, or equivalent experience • 1–3 years of related professional experience • Strong skills in financial, economic, and statistical analysis • Experience analyzing large financial institutions and companies • Basic accounting knowledge • Advanced computer proficiency (spreadsheets, Python, databases, data analytics, Cognos, Power BI) • Knowledge of investment product characteristics is desirable • Ability to work and travel independently Nice-to-haves • Knowledge of investment product characteristics is desirable Benefits • Bankwide incentive compensation program • 401K retirement plan with competitive company match • Multiple health insurance offerings, including free telemedicine benefits • Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick, personal, volunteer and bereavement leave • Short-term and long-term disability coverage • Voluntary life insurance • Incentive-based wellness program • Paid maternity and parent bonding leave • Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance • Onsite fitness center with shower facilities and onsite yoga classes • Summer hours • Onsite café • Flexible Remote Workday | Business partners may work remote one day per week. • Access to Leadership | The executives of FHLBank Topeka welcome communication with business partners. Stop by and say "Hi." Send an email and expect a response. Or schedule a meeting to share your perspective. • Peer-to-Peer Recognition | Our recognition programs celebrate business partners practicing FHLBank Topeka values and those working above and beyond. • Professional Wins | FHLBank Topeka offers business partners kudos for continuing education through tuition reimbursement and certification rewards. Apply tot his job

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