Quantitative Modeling Analyst - Salt Lake City (In Office)

Zions Bancorporation • Salt Lake, UT

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Zions Bancorporation’s Corporate Quantitative Analytics team is transforming what it means to work for a financial institution. With a commitment to technology and innovation, we have been providing our community, clients, and colleagues the best experience possible for over 150 years. Help us transform our workforce of the future, today. We are currently seeking a Quantitative Modeling Analyst as part of our Corporate Quantitative Analytics (CQA) team. The CQA team is responsible for developing models used across the bank in multiple processes including Capital Planning, Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL), Asset Liability, and more. The results from the CQA models help the bank manage risks, contribute to public financial statements, and have Executive and Board level visibility. We focus on creating business value through predictive analytics. The Quantitative Modeling Analyst will: Design, test, and validate credit loss models used in various processes and procedures across the bank. Perform modeling, data analytics and programming in Python, R, SAS, and SQL. Be responsible for developing and running forecast models. Analyze inputs to the model and help interpret the results. Assist in building presentation to communicate key model drivers and findings. Collaborate with subject matter experts to capture all relevant risk driver in models. Build tools to assist in model development and implementation. Document models and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required, in math, statistics, financial engineering, econometrics, or related field.
• Knowledge of financial/statistical programing, such as Python, R, SAS, etc.
• Experience with SQL and working with large data sets.
• Extensive knowledge of statistical analysis practices, principles, applications, and modeling methods.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to develop financial models.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills and the ability to prepare oral and written reports.
• Ability to work in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to identify research, coordinate and resolve issues.
• Must be organized, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in relevant field.
• 4-6 + years’ experience of directly related experience.
• A combination of post graduate education and experience may meet qualifications.
• Understanding of finance and the banking industry.
• Applicable internships or work experience in financial model development a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and validate credit loss models used in various processes and procedures across the bank.
• Perform modeling, data analytics and programming in Python, R, SAS, and SQL.
• Be responsible for developing and running forecast models.
• Analyze inputs to the model and help interpret the results.
• Assist in building presentation to communicate key model drivers and findings.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to capture all relevant risk driver in models.
• Build tools to assist in model development and implementation.
• Document models and processes.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!
• Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts
• Paid Training, 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) and 12 Paid Federal Holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions.
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees
• Employee Ambassador preferred banking products
• Employees may, at the company’s discretion, be eligible to receive a cash bonus award.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level