Balance Sheet Strategist

6 days ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States FARMER MAC Full time

Overview:

Farmer Mac is a leading provider of financial solutions for the agricultural and rural communities. We are seeking an experienced Balance Sheet Strategist - Financial Innovator to join our Asset Liability Management (ALM) team, focusing on enhancing balance sheet management and driving strategic initiatives forward.

The ideal candidate will bring expertise in ALM, interest rate risk, liquidity management, and financial modeling, driving strategic initiatives that strengthen our financial position and resilience.

About the Role:

  • Support strategic company-wide initiatives including securitization, pipeline hedging, pool purchases, tax credit purchases, and others to enhance balance sheet management and maximize alignment with ALM objectives while focusing on financial innovation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement balance sheet strategies that align with both ALM and broader business goals, supporting sustainable growth and financial stability.
  • Lead the enhancement of pipeline hedging strategies, developing improved methodologies to effectively manage interest rate and market risks associated with the asset pipeline.
  • Conduct detailed balance sheet analyses to proactively identify, measure, and manage interest rate risk, liquidity risk, and market risk, directly contributing to the stability and strength of the company's financial standing.
  • Develop and refine ALM models that forecast and simulate various financial scenarios, providing insights into the potential impacts on the balance sheet and enabling more effective decision-making.
  • Continuously monitor regulatory changes to ensure compliance and maintain a resilient balance sheet that adheres to industry standards.
  • Provide insights and recommendations on risk mitigation, funding strategies, and balance sheet optimization, helping to build a financially sound foundation for the company's long-term goals.
  • Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders, clearly articulating balance sheet dynamics, ALM risks, and strategic initiatives.
  • Contribute to the implementation and improvement of ALM systems and analytical tools, driving efficiencies and enhancing the quality and accuracy of balance sheet management.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

  • In-depth understanding of derivatives, debt issuance and fixed income securities, with a strong understanding of agency debt markets, securitization, duration and convexity.
  • Advanced knowledge of financial analysis, forecasting, and financial risk management principles, with a focus on balance sheet improvement.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills to drive effective balance sheet management and optimization.
  • High proficiency in Excel; experience with VBA, SQL, or other programming languages is a plus.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex balance sheet insights to stakeholders.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
  • 5+ years of experience in asset liability management, balance sheet management, treasury, risk management, or a similar financial analysis role.
  • Proficiency in ALM modeling software with a deep understanding of financial instruments, fixed income markets, and interest rate derivatives as they pertain to balance sheet strategy.
  • CPA, CFA, FRM, or CQF is preferred.

Compensation:

We offer a competitive salary range of $115,000 to $140,000 per year, commensurate with experience. Our compensation philosophy is targeted pay positioning relative to peers, our industry, and external markets.

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