Quantitative Analytics, Manager

4 weeks ago

Bloomington, Illinois, United States Freddie Mac Full time

At Freddie Mac, you will do important work to build a better housing finance system and you'll be part of a team helping to make homeownership and rental housing more accessible and affordable across the nation.

Employees, contingent workers and visitors are no longer required to show proof of vaccination to be on-site. Effective January 2023, Freddie Mac's hybrid work arrangement is 3 days in the office (specifically Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday).

Position Overview:

As a key member of our governance team, you will represent our models to our users and oversight functions, to help enable their use in our business and risk decisions, as well as financial reporting.

Our Impact:

Our team works closely with the modelers and the model community that develop and use powerful models that guide critical functions such as automated underwriting, forecasting, capital markets transactions, and financial reporting. Our team is responsible for Model Governance and ensures the efficient and effective execution of our model governance processes, reporting, and controls, which includes the facilitation of our monthly Model Committee. We are also responsible for supporting our Division Risk Officer (DRO), to ensure compliance with corporate policies and standards and that our models are properly carried out, monitored and reported on in an efficient, timely and controlled manner.

Your Impact:

You will have every opportunity to identify continuous improvements in model governance and risk reporting in a fast-paced, highly intellectual, mission focused organization. In this role, you will be expected to:

  • During audits and targeted exams of models, serve as the primary point of contact and the expert on relevant policies, procedures, and standards
  • Act as the primary intermediary between 2nd line, 3rd line, and FHFA during audits and evaluations
  • Maintain effective communication with other business units and support teams to remediate errors and assist with the implementation of corrective actions related to non-compliance with policies and procedures
  • Lead, monitor, and report on internal audit and external exam activities
  • Partner with management to evaluate the progress on risk assessments and remediation of key issues. Facilitate the overall improvement of internal control structures
  • Raise material breaches of applicable laws, rules, advisory bulletins, policies, or standards with actual or potential impact
  • Assist management in resolving corrective action for such breaches. Coach employees on risk management activities and sound model development practices
  • Partner with the Governance Team to serve as another subject matter authority regarding model policies, standards, and procedures
  • Make presentations to management and staff on industry and regulatory related news and developments
  • Work with the Governance Team to provide management and/or affected business units with summaries, operational and regulatory risk assessment reports, trending, and remedial or mitigation solutions

Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of quantitative analytics related experience and a strong understanding of the modeling development life cycle
  • Superior knowledge and understanding of model-related policies, standards, regulations and procedures
  • High level of knowledge of financial models
  • Strong discernment regarding cost/benefit analysis in resolving remediation plans and agreed upon action plans
  • Significant experience handling multi-faceted projects simultaneously that have cross-departmental impact
  • Knowledge of auditing techniques and methodologies
  • Shown ability to plan, organize, and optimally complete risk mitigation and process improvement initiatives
  • Outstanding communication and negotiation skills and ability to influence management decision making
  • CPA/CFA certification preferred

Keys to Success in this Role:

  • Very strong attention to detail, ability to manage process, and follow through on tasks
  • Curiosity and interest in model development and implementation
  • Results-oriented, creative and forward-thinking problem-solver with a can-do demeanor
  • Strong emotional intelligence (EQ), sense of humor, positive outlook, and unbridled integrity a must
  • Demonstrated problem solving skills and solution development

Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site.

Today, Freddie Mac makes home possible for one in four home borrowers and is one of the largest sources of financing for multifamily housing. Join our smart, creative and dedicated team and you'll do important work for the housing finance system and make a difference in the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with differing abilities 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 us to request accommodation.

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Time-type:Full timeJob Category:Investments & Cap MktsFLSA Status:Exempt

The anticipated annualized base salary range for this position is $136,000 to $204,000 and is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program.

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