Analyst (Computational Finance) (Center for Government effectiveness & Modernization)

MITRE Corporation • McLean, VA

384d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Analyst (Computational Finance) position at MITRE involves providing expert analysis and consulting in the banking and financial regulatory sectors. The role focuses on transforming finance industry technologies and regulatory processes to enhance the safety and security of the US Banking System and Financial Markets. The analyst will work closely with government clients, advising on financial technologies, conducting in-depth analysis, and developing innovative approaches to financial data analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computational/Quantitative Finance, Math, Computer Science, or Economics with five years of hands-on experience OR M.S. degree with a minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Corporate Finance, Financial Markets and Regulation, Payment Systems Modernization, Fintech, Regulatory Tech, and Data Science/Analytics as applied to Financial Analytics.
• Strong academic credentials in banking and quantitative/computational finance or related degree.
• Excellent analysis, technical report writing, and presentation skills to senior audiences.
• Ability to successfully obtain a U.S. government security clearance (Suitability).

Nice To Haves

• Ability to bridge finance, economics, and data analytic domains.
• Experience working with U.S. Treasury, Financial Regulators, or the Banking or Finance Industry.
• Hands-on experience and demonstrated expertise in data science and analysis of financial and economic data.
• Experience using Bloomberg or other financial market research tools.
• 5+ years of financial markets experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert analysis using data science and industry experience to improve the supervisory effectiveness of financial regulators.
• Develop innovative, multidisciplinary approaches for analyzing financial and economic data and trends that may impact the US financial system and markets.
• Advise government sponsors on the technologies and business processes impacted by the transformation of payment systems and the adoption of digital assets.
• Develop research proposals to explore new ideas and technologies which could enhance the effectiveness of the Finance Sector.
• Conduct statistical analysis and modeling using financial or economic data to provide new insights which support policy-level decision making.
• Provide US Treasury and related sponsors with commercial and economic analysis of national interest areas, and methodologies to identify mitigation alternatives.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits
• Exceptional professional development opportunities
• Culture of innovation that embraces diversity, inclusion, flexibility, collaboration, and career growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree