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Get to know us: About - Gesa Credit Union

Role Summary:

As a member of the Risk and Performance Team, and under the general supervision of the Finance Manager/Team Leader, the Financial Analyst will support the credit union’s interest rate risk management, liquidity management, and revenue and expense strategies. The Financial Analyst is responsible for developing, maintaining, and supporting recurring analytical processes and will participate in ad hoc projects and teams as dictated by the ongoing needs of the credit union.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Develop, maintain, and support accurate analytical models for evaluating, benchmarking and supervising the efficiency, operations, and profitably of various products, services and lines of business.
• Design and maintain regular and ad hoc reports for various business units.
• Develop metrics and processes to ensure accuracy when creating and/or maintaining analysis reports.
• Support the preparation of the annual credit union-wide budget and semi-annual forecasting processes by accumulating and assembling information, reviewing/analyzing the budget, and providing recommendations regarding the budget.
• Serve as a budget support contact for credit union management.
• Support the monthly ALM (Asset-Liability Management) model update processes. Maintain ALM modeling assumptions. Review and analyze results. Prepare reports for the credit union’s ALCO (Asset-Liability Management Committee).
• Support the monthly processes related to managing and measuring the profitability of all aspects of the credit union including strategic business units, members, products, and officers. Prepare reports for the Credit Risk Management Team and the credit union’s ALCO.
• Develop and maintain a working level of knowledge regarding the credit union’s investment portfolio and credit union approved investments.
• Support the credit union’s liquidity management processes with regards to liquidity forecasting, stress-testing, and reporting.
• Support the needs of the Credit Risk Management Team regarding credit risk monitoring, program profitability and credit risk analysis.
• Analyze trends in finance, investments, economic, and general credit union business conditions. Provide reporting to senior management to aid in strategic decision making for the credit union.
• Develop and maintain an expert level of knowledge regarding Gesa’s core operating systems, Axiom software, and other business analysis software tools.
• Display strong core values such as trust and dignity, respect and acting in the best interest of the credit union. Lead by example by always displaying solid ethics and integrity. Control risk and operate in a safe and sound manner.
• Maintain and protect all sensitive data utilizing the highest standard of confidentiality and professionalism. Consistently display respect for all areas of diversity and levels of knowledge.
• Attend credit union training sessions, conferences and seminars as approved by the supervisor. Maintain awareness of policies and regulations related to duties and responsibilities.
• Serve on committees as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

About You:

• Ability to maintain thorough knowledge of credit union business lines, processes, and products.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and modeling skills.
• Strong financial modeling and analysis skills.
• Ability to quickly grasp and adapt to changes in business models and new technologies.
• Strong knowledge of troubleshooting skills, techniques, and tools.
• Excellent interpersonal and listening skills.
• Contribute to process improvement efforts.
• Effectively communicate ideas and information, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work jointly and successfully in a team environment.
• Ability to display excellent customer service attributes.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a business-related field. Degree in Finance or Accounting preferred.
• 0-3 years of experience in the financial or a closely related industry. Credit union or financial institution experience strongly desired.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel. Ability to quickly parse
• Efficiency with standard office equipment and computer software programs utilized in required duties.
• Some travel is required to complete credit union training, attend employee meetings/events, and to fulfill duties and responsibilities.

Our Team Member Value Proposition

In exchange for bringing your talent to Gesa, here are a just a few of the benefits and perks we offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 20 days/year accural – Plus 10 Paid Holidays!
• 401(k) Match
• Incentive Program
• Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Repayment
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Time Off to Volunteer in the Community
• Product discounts
• Engaging Work Environment
• Rewards and Recognition Programs

Salary Range:

$32.76-$49.14

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact the HR Department at (509) 378-3100 or hrmail@gesa.com to request an accommodation.

Gesa Credit Union reserves the right to revise or change the job description as the need arises. This job description is not all inclusive of total job responsibilities nor does it constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Selected candidate(s) must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen which includes screening for all drugs considered illegal or controlled by the State(s) in which the candidate will be performing work, as well as a credit/background check and a skills assessment.

Gesa Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strong advocate of workforce diversity. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

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