Banner Bank

Quantitative Analyst

Banner Bank$88K — $104K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, or Mathematics required.
  • Master's degree preferred.
  • 4+ years of experience with SQL, R, and Power BI required.
  • 2+ years of modeling experience in Banking or Capital Markets preferred.
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience can be considered.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and document regulatory stress testing models.
  • Create and maintain models measuring risks to earnings and capital.
  • Improve models for accuracy and compliance with regulations.
  • Act as a subject matter expert in risk modeling and quantification.
  • Provide data and insights to regulators and auditors.
  • Communicate model results effectively to management.
  • Translate data into actionable business intelligence.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Paid vacation time, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays annually.
  • 401k plan with up to 4% company match.
  • Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education.
  • Annual incentive program for performance recognition.
Full Job Description
Join us as a Quantitative Analyst and help drive the modeling and analytical insights that support critical decision-making across the bank. In this role, you'll build and enhance models that guide risk management, financial performance, and regulatory compliance. Your work will directly influence strategic planning while partnering with teams who value collaboration, growth, and high performance.

In this role you'll

  • Develop and document models used for stress testing in alignment with regulatory requirements, including DFAST and Basel III.
  • Develop, document, and maintain quantitative tools and models that measure risks to earnings and capital, including probability of default, loss given default, and exposure at default.
  • Evaluate and enhance models to ensure relevance, accuracy, and ongoing compliance with regulatory expectations.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in risk quantification and modeling, collaborating with business partners, risk teams, and regulatory authorities.
  • Prepare and provide data, model insights, and documentation for regulators, auditors, and consultants.
  • Communicate model results, findings, and recommendations clearly and effectively to all levels of management.
  • Analyze and translate data from multiple sources into meaningful business intelligence that supports sound financial and operational decisions.
  • Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, security requirements, and relevant government regulations.


What we're looking for

  • You have a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, or Mathematics (Required).
  • You have a Master's degree (Preferred).
  • You have 4 or more years of experience with SQL, R, and Power BI (Required).
  • You have 2 or more years of experience in a modeling discipline within Banking or Capital Markets at a DFAST or CCAR institution or consulting firm (Preferred).
  • You have 2 or more years of experience in financial and business analysis (Preferred).
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience can be considered in lieu of a degree.


What helps you shine

  • You bring strong interpersonal skills and enjoy collaborating with partners across the organization.
  • You excel at managing projects and adapting to evolving requirements while meeting tight deadlines.
  • You are proficient in at least one programming language, such as R.
  • You have experience developing models in PPNR, Credit Risk, or Market Risk.
  • You understand time-series models, including ARCH/GARCH, and have experience with time-series and panel data analysis.
  • You are familiar with linear and nonlinear generalized linear mixed models.
  • You understand interdependence between risk factors, including variance-covariance methods and copulas, and can apply key statistical distributions in analysis.
  • You are knowledgeable about federal and state laws related to accounting, financial reporting, and stress-testing models.


Travel

  • 0%


Our Company Values

  • Do the right thing
  • Mutual respect
  • Teamwork
  • Accountability


What Our Team Says

"I have the opportunity to learn and grow every day in my current role. I love the work life balance, knowing that we work hard, and strive for high performance but we are celebrated."

Compensation & Benefits

  • Targeted starting salary range (based on experience): $88,657-104,303
  • Annual incentive potential
  • Comprehensive employee benefits, including: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD and life
  • Paid vacation time, sick time and 11 company paid holidays
  • 401k (with up to 4% match)
  • Tuition reimbursement


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About Banner Bank

Valley National Bancorp, doing business as Valley Bank, is a regional bank holding company headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey, with approximately $42 billion in assets. Its principal subsidiary, Valley National Bank, currently operates over 230 branch locations in northern and central New Jersey, the New York City boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, as well as Long Island, Florida, and Alabama. Valley Bank holds approximately $29 billion in assets. Valley Bank is one of the largest commercial banks headquartered in New Jersey.
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