Quantitative Risk Analytics Senior

Freddie Mac • McLean, VA

411d • $126,000 - $188,000

About The Position

The position is part of Freddie Mac's Single-Family Acquisitions Division's Credit Analytics, Reporting and Decision Strategy (CARDS) group, focusing on analytics, reporting, and risk identification from the loan portfolio. The role involves applying technical skills to analyze credit risk trends, developing analytical frameworks, and enhancing the team's expertise in risk management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantitative Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or a related field (master's preferred).
• 5+ years of relevant experience in credit risk or analytics.
• 3+ years of experience applying data analytical skills to solve business problems with large data sets.
• Experience writing statistical or optimization programs for model development and data analytics.
• Proficiency in SQL (required), Python, R, and/or SAS.
• Strong experience with Tableau for visualization, PowerPoint, and/or Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Deep curiosity about new trends in mortgage products and credit risk.
• Proven ability to analyze risk using quantitative and qualitative information.
• Outstanding analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to explore and leverage new technical skills as needed.

Responsibilities

• Apply sophisticated technical skills to provide insights into credit risk trends of newly funded loans.
• Develop knowledge about Freddie Single-Family data and the Seller/Servicer Guide.
• Independently extract data to support analytics.
• Enhance and implement analytical frameworks to measure credit risk and performance of policies/products/programs.
• Provide expertise in exploring risk management using machine learning and quantitative skills.
• Build subject matter expertise in risk models, statistical methods, credit policy, and business trends.
• Maintain controls to ensure processes adhere to established standards.
• Monitor and respond to emerging risks or opportunities.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Market-leading benefit programs
• Annual incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree