Quantitative Analyst, Assistant Vice President

State Street•Boston, MA

3d•$90,000 - $157,500•Hybrid

About The Position

A strong quantitative modeler is sought to join the team as an Assistant Vice President and Credit Risk Modeler. This role is part of the Centralized Modeling, Analytics and Operations Group within Enterprise Risk Management’s Financial Risk Organization. The team plays a critical role in the organization’s overall success by helping the organization operate effectively, adapt quickly, and remain resilient. In this role, you will focus on developing cutting-edge solutions that are both scalable and practical, while contributing to strong day-to-day execution. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the financial services industry.

Requirements

PhD in statistics or econometrics or equivalent, prefer research area in survival analysis/event history analyses or related areas; Prefer PhD research that involves heavy programming work with strong programming skills in Python/R/C/C++/SQL etc.
Undergraduate training in mathematics and probability theory (measure theory) with good knowledge of stochastic calculus is a big plus.
3-5 years of experiences for MS, 2+ years of experience for PhD (will consider fresh PhD with solid academic background and strong programming skills) of developing credit risk modeling in a financial institution.
Strong programming skills in Python/R/C/C++/SQL etc.
Demonstrated experiences working with model development teams, analytical library development team and technology.
Motivated and fascinated in how to apply statistics and econometric methodologies to resolve credit risk modeling challenges in financial industry.

Nice To Haves

Strong analytical and quantitative mindset; ability to take ownership and improve on existing risk models and methodologies.
Energetic/motivator: an enthusiastic individual with proven leadership skills and an ability to motivate a diverse, multi-level workforce and instill a sense of urgency on a range of evolving goals and objectives.
Organizational strengths: an ability to organize projects, processes and priorities to ensure business needs are met in a coordinated, responsive and timely manner, with minimal direction.
Confidence: a self-assured, experienced and knowledgeable individual able to quickly garner support for his/her views based on informed, well-presented direction or analysis, with a willingness to negotiate, and concede, when needed.
Communicator: clear, confident, self-assured communication style, coupled with an ability to react and adapt to various audiences and environments without diluting effectiveness.

Responsibilities

Develop credit risk models (PD/LGD/EL) to provide quantitative support to credit risk analytical processes for State Street’s Commercial Real Estate (CRE) portfolio.
Develop PD/LGD/EL model to support other wholesale non-CRE sectors, such as Corporate, Private Equity (PE) Fund and Private Credit (PC) exposures.
Develop credit portfolio risk models for CCAR/CECL/IFRS9/BASEL/Ratings/ICAAP use cases, as well as for economic capital.
Review and enhance credit risk analytical methodology including modeling choices in line with expanding business and regulatory requirements.
Review and verify key model assumptions with model owners.
Review model outputs with properly justified opinions and judgments by experts from credit risk managers to capture forward-looking financial market and macro-economic outlooks.
Implement internally developed models on risk analytical library platform.
Streamline the existing modeling and analytical process; increasing the pace of execution to meet the needs of the business.
Work in close partnership with the three lines of defense functions, such as model governance, Corporate Audit and Financial Regulatory Assurance to ensure appropriate governance and control infrastructure for credit risk analytics.
Prepare and present required reports/reviews to model risk management, senior management and global regulators.

Benefits

retirement savings plan (401K) with company match
insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages
paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities
access to our Employee Assistance Program
incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans)
eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans
inclusive development opportunities
flexible work-life support
paid volunteer days
vibrant employee networks