Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis

Senior Quantitative Modeling and Research Analyst

Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate degree in Mathematics, Quantitative Analysis, Statistics, or related fields; Master or PhD preferred.
  • 3+ years of experience in quantitative research or risk management; model development preferred.
  • Proficient in programming languages such as Python and C/C++; 3+ years of experience preferred.
  • Familiarity with valuation software models, e.g., Polypaths or QRM, is advantageous.
  • Experience with SQL and database management concepts is a plus.
  • Strong attention to detail with the capability to multi-task efficiently.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills to interact at all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and operate financial models for loan valuation and risk assessments.
  • Utilize statistical techniques to evaluate and calibrate risk models alongside data analytics.
  • Maintain comprehensive model documentation, including performance monitoring and change control.
  • Communicate model theories and assumptions to stakeholders across the organization.
  • Address model validation requests and ensure resolution of findings.
  • Engage with model validators and regulators regarding model specifications and usage.
  • Lead initiatives for model enhancements and stay updated on analytical methodologies.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and certification support.
  • Access to comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Flexible work arrangements may be available.
  • Participation in retirement savings plans and other financial benefits.
Full Job Description

Purpose:

The Senior Quantitative Modeling/Research Analyst is responsible for the development and maintenance of various financial models used across the organization. The role resides in the Modeling & Analytics Group (M&A) within the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) department. Through these responsibilities, the M&A Group works closely with several lines of business, as well as with Information Technology, Model Risk Management, and Internal Audit.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities or abilities required. The Bank reserves the right to alter or amend this description at any time.

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Implements, tests, and operates a diverse range of models for loan valuation, pledged collateral hair-cut, probability of default, loss estimation, etc.

  • Utilizes modeling, statistical, and computational techniques to test, evaluate, and calibrate/tune various credit and market risk models, as well as to set data analytics complementary to model use.

  • Establishes and maintains model documentation for theory, settings, assumptions, change control, model performance monitoring, and model use guides in coordination with the Model Risk Management Group, as well as the Regulatory Advisory Bulletins.

  • Explains model details, theory, assumptions, and settings to Model Users and others across the organization.

  • Supports model validation requests and resolves model validation findings or recommendations.

  • Interacts directly with Model Validators and Regulators with regard to model settings, assumptions, implementation, etc.

  • Leads the process to develop required model enhancements.

  • Stays current on methodologies, statistical, mathematical, analytical, and computational techniques related to model management and development.

Competencies:

Business

  • Analytics Knowledge

  • Research Knowledge

  • Quantitative Implementation Knowledge

General

  • Maintaining Institutional Knowledge

  • Results-driven

  • Time Management

People

  • Communication

  • Interpersonal Skills

Position Requirements:

  • Graduate degree in Mathematics, Quantitative Analysis, Statistics, Operations Research, Financial Engineering, or any other quantitative field. Master or PhD. CFA or/and FRM certifications are a plus.

  • Preferred 3+ years of experience doing quantitative research, risk management, or any other quantitative related work. Model development experience strongly preferred.

  • Preferred 3+ years of experience in a commonly used programming language such Python, C/C++.

  • Experience with Asset/Liability and valuation software models, such as Polypaths, QRM is a plus.

  • Experience with database management concepts and tools, such as SQL is a plus.

  • Attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and high degree of initiative and independence.

  • Verbal, written, and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of Bank personnel.

  • Must not have been convicted of any civil or criminal charge that would suggest a risk to Bank security.

  • Ability to work full-time.

  • Ability to uphold and model the Bank's Guiding Principles.

Hiring Range: $93,000 - $110,000

Hiring ranges reflect the base salary that the Bank reasonably expects to pay for a given role and is not inclusive of annual incentive award opportunities, retirement benefits or the value of other health and welfare or other ancillary benefits. We consider many factors when determining base salaries such as individual background and experience, the competitive environment, education, particular skill set(s), and industry and institutional knowledge.

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