Risk Analytics Director (Credit) at First Horizon National Corporation in LA

Location: On site within Company's geographic footprint.

Summary

As it pertains to the Company’s credit risks, the Director of Credit Risk Analytics will be responsible for ownership of the quantitative oversight and data-driven component of the credit risk management framework. This would include overseeing synthesis of credit model outputs and key credit metrics into insights prepared for executive management, developing and understanding correlations of portfolio credit performance relative to policy and other behaviors, supporting credit risk frameworks and playbooks, and participating in credit risk governance committees as appropriate.

Responsibilities

The Director of Credit Risk Analytics will be responsible for associates that support quantitative credit risk measurement, monitoring and data-intensive aspects of credit risk
Enhancement of analytics programs leveraging model outputs and/or development of new analysis and metrics as necessary to drive risk insights and identify opportunities
Oversight activities for various credit model executions, controls, and results/sensitivities analysis; participation in appropriate risk committee.
Participation in credit loss stress testing exercises including challenger approaches for certain portfolios; working with appropriate risk governance committee.
Oversees monthly credit loss forecasting process and coordination key stakeholders
Routine participation in and presentations to Credit Risk and Data governance working groups/committees

Interact with key internal stakeholder groups such as Credit, Lines of Business, Finance, and Enterprise Technology and Data as it relates to credit risk analysis needs. Will also work closely with Credit Model Development on modeling needs, overlays, and model analysis

Will routinely lead key discussions with stakeholders that have oversight responsibilities including internal and external auditors, banking regulators, and/or model risk management
Enhancing the Company’s credit risk analytical frameworks commensurate with emerging technologies and advanced quantitative credit risk measurement techniques
Participation in bank industry trade group associations and monitoring of credit risk management best practices

QUALIFICATIONS

Preferably 10-15+ years in relevant experience
Certifications: CFA, FRM, CPA preferable
Working knowledge of bank loan portfolio behaviors and inherent/forward looking credit risk metrics to identify insights and opportunities; in depth experience with probably and loss given default concepts
Experience with common credit models including CECL, stress testing, and economic capital
Must have working knowledge of credit risk regulatory guidance, commercial and consumer loan portfolio behaviors, macro/microeconomic influences, strong quantitative analytical skills, and ability to construct and deliver complex messaging in concise and consumable formats.

Given role visibility to executive management, regulators/auditors, and cross functional teams, must have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Experience in some of the following data analytics tools including R, Python, SQL or SAS, Moody’s products, Power BI, Alteryx

About Us
First Horizon is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. With $81.7 billion in assets as of December 31, 2023, we serve clients through a team of approximately ~7,300 associates and ~418 banking centers throughout the southeastern United States. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation’s best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank.

Benefit Highlights
• Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision
• HSA with company match
• Maternity and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mentor program
• 401(k) with 6% match
• More -- FirstHorizon.com/First-Horizon-National-Corporation/Careers/Our-Benefits

Corporate Diversity Commitment:
We remain committed to creating a more equitable society, and that starts with our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve. We do this by elevating equity, providing capital and counsel, and committing to excellence in everything we do.

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