First Line Risk Analyst – Lending Risk

Associated Bank

First Line Risk Analyst supporting monitoring, testing, and reporting activities across lending operations. Collaborating with business leaders and risk teams to enhance compliance and operational controls.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeMilwaukee • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $56,700 - $97,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute monitoring activities across loan portfolios to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
Perform control testing and process reviews across lending originations, servicing, and default operations.
Analyze key risk indicators, including delinquencies, disputes, and complaints, and escalate concerns when needed.
Support issue remediation efforts by gathering documentation and tracking corrective actions.
Partner with business leaders, compliance teams, and audit partners to maintain a strong control environment.
Assist with risk assessments related to new products, services, and system enhancements.
Prepare clear and accurate documentation to support audit and regulatory examinations.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen operational effectiveness and risk management practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Business, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3+ years of experience in Financial Services, Operations, Compliance, Audit, Risk Support, or a related field.
Up to 2 years of knowledge of banking products and regulatory requirements.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Preferred: Experience working with Investor Relations.
Experience supporting lending operations, control testing, or risk monitoring programs.
Familiarity with regulations including TILA, ECOA, RESPA, and FDCPA.
Experience working with risk reporting, KRIs, or issue management activities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans.
Paid time off to volunteer in your community.
Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups.
Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities.
Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.
Personal banking, loan, investment and insurance benefits.

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Hard Skills & Tools

risk managementcontrol testingprocess reviewsrisk assessmentsrisk reportingkey risk indicatorsissue managementlending operationsdata analyticsregulatory compliance

Soft Skills

analytical skillsorganizational skillscommunication skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree