Risk Analyst – Markets Credit
Company | FHLBank Chicago |
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Location | Chicago, IL, USA |
Salary | $75325 – $125500 |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- 0 – 3 years of work experience in finance, data analytics or modeling, credit modeling preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science or a related field. Master’s level degree desired.
- CFA and FRM candidates preferred
- SQL Server Management Studio
- Python/R
- Tableau/Alteryx
- Basic understanding in fixed income, mortgage market and credit risk management
- Detail-oriented, able to manage multiple timelines
- Knowledge and experience in predictive modeling
- Ability to collect, process and analyze large datasets
- Solid skills in data analysis and visualization techniques to effectively analyze and communicate risk assessments
- High degree of attention to detail, self-motivation and professionalism
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to collaborate with peers and stakeholders in a team environment
Responsibilities
- Monitor and report credit risk trends and exposures associated with mortgage loan and investment portfolios.
- Operate and maintain credit risk models that predict prepayment, default and losses of mortgage loan portfolio.
- Support MPF program related processes and committee reporting.
- Perform backtesting and benchmarking to evaluate model performance and make recommendations on model calibration.
- Conduct scenario analysis and stress testing to assess portfolio risks under different macroeconomic scenarios.
- Perform credit reviews for member institutions and mortgage servicers based on financial performance and credit worthiness.
- Research, diagnose and identify solutions to issues on data anomalies and model runs.
- Work with validators, auditors and regulators to support model accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Optimize business processes through the use of data management and programming tools.
- Conduct ad-hoc analysis as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with financial institutions preferred
- Experience with mortgage underwriting and servicing preferred