Quantitative Analytics Manager

2 months 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

Freddie Mac's Model Risk Management group is currently seeking a Model Validation Manager to evaluate and manage risks associated with the company's models. Apply now and learn why there's #MoreAtFreddieMac

Our Impact:

The team is primarily responsible for validation of market risk models.

Your Impact:
  • Detailed review of mortgage prepayment models, counterparty risk models, valuation models, or capital models for residential mortgages and structured products.
  • Monitoring and reporting on model performance.
  • Providing assessment of model risks.
  • Working with model developers and users.
  • Performing ad hoc analyses for the market risk management groups.
  • Assess model risks by performing detailed model validation reviews, establishing. performance thresholds, researching model approaches, creating alternative models and other means.
  • Report findings to model owners and management, and ensure those findings are addressed appropriately.
  • Make expert recommendations to Senior Management about proposed new models or model changes and advise them on quantitative and theoretical issues.
  • Independently determine and develop approach to solutions for an extensive range of complicated problems.
Qualification:
  • PhD in Finance, Economics (preferably Micro or Econometrics), Computational Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or a directly related quantitative field with at least 3 years of related post-graduate work experience in quantitative finance or risk management.
  • Or MS Finance, Computational Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or a directly related quantitative field in Financial Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Quantitative Finance, or a directly related quantitative field with at least 6 years of related post-graduate work experience in quantitative finance or risk management.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of econometrics or statistical modeling
  • Experience with any of stochastic calculus, financial engineering, quantitative programming, or derivative pricing techniques
  • Exceptional quantitative, empirical analysis, and research skills
  • Strong analytical skills with orientation to detail
  • Demonstrated knowledge of development and/or validation of and one or more of, prepayment models, counterparty risk models, valuation models, or capital models related to mortgages is preferred
  • Experience with any of stochastic calculus, financial engineering, quantitative programming, or derivative pricing techniques is preferred
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills is preferred
  • Proficiency with mortgage analytics is preferred
  • Ability to program in one or more of SAS, R, C++, MatLab, Python is preferred
Keys to Success in this Role:
  • Outstanding quantitative, empirical analysis, and research skills
  • Strong knowledge of econometric models, tools and techniques
  • Ability to develop mutually beneficial relationships inside and outside of the department
  • Deep curiosity to learn about new things with critical thinking, ability to think creatively and connect dots
  • Flexible and adaptable, capable of multi-tasking effectively in a highly efficient environment

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:Research & ModelingFLSA Status:Exempt

The anticipated annualized base salary range for this position is $133,000 to $199,000 and is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program.



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