Quantitative Analyst

Job Summary

The Quantitative Analyst is responsible for supporting developing and maintaining complex financial models used throughout the loan and deposit product lifecycle. These models could be rules-based or developed with more advanced statistical, mathematical, econometric, machine learning, or artificial intelligence techniques. This position is also responsible for developing quantitative tools used in the areas of pricing, profitability, and product strategy.

Essential Functions

Develop, Implement, Maintain, and Execute complex financial models used for loss forecasting, scenario and stress testing, originations & collections, pricing, and portfolio optimization for retail, consumer, and commercial assets
Support the design of the same
Use Python or R for data consumption, aggregation, analysis, and model development
Utilize Power BI to develop portfolio analytics and communicate with the line-of-business and operations partners
Utilize Microsoft Office products for analysis, documentation, and presentation
Communicate with line-of-business and operations partners to identify needs and develop requirements
Work with Model Owners to engage with and satisfy independent reviewers, auditors, validators, and regulators
Participate in the research, design, and implementation of new financial products and portfolio strategies
Evaluate model output, summarize, and articulate results to stakeholders and senior management
Develop data environment to support needs of all quantitative activities
Review academic and industry research, present summaries to partners and senior leadership, and suggest practical applications
Ensure compliance with Northwest's policies and procedures, and Federal/State regulations
Navigate Microsoft Office Software, computer applications, and software specific to the department to maximize technology tools and gain efficiency
Work as part of a team
Work with on-site equipment
Keep abreast of current best industry practices, research, and professional growth opportunities.
Manage personal and departmental workload/workflow
Prepare analysis and reports for partners and senior leadership
Minimize departmental non payroll costs
Recommend improvements to processes and procedures
Recommend customer service enhancements
Maximize technology tools available
Complete other projects as assigned

Education + Experience

Bachelor's degree in a field related to physics, mathematics, statistics, economics, or other quantitative discipline required
Master's degree preferred
D. preferred
2-3 years Work experience in a Financial Institution or Consulting Organization required
2-3 years of experience programming with Python or R required
2-3 years of experience programming with SQL, SAS, Java, C+, C++, or Julia preferred

Location

This position is based onsite in Bellevue, PA

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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