Radian Group

VP, Quantitative Analytics - Hybrid

Radian Group$154K — $220K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in a quantitative field required; Doctorate preferred.
  • 8-10 years of technical experience in quantitative analytics.
  • 1-3 years of supervisory experience leading a team.
  • Proficiency in programming and cloud computing environments (e.g., PySpark, Python, C++).
  • Strong background in advanced mathematics and statistics, particularly in financial contexts.
  • Outstanding communication skills for all management levels.
  • Effective project management and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and maintenance of advanced quantitative models for mortgage insurance.
  • Design models and analyses to address strategic business inquiries using mathematical and statistical mastery.
  • Utilize complex techniques such as simulation and Neural Networks to develop predictive models.
  • Collaborate with various departments to identify needs and implement analytics solutions.
  • Mentor and manage junior analysts to ensure successful project execution.

Benefits

  • 30 days of paid time off annually plus 9 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.
  • Comprehensive health benefits including multiple medical plan choices and insurance options.
  • 401(k) with a top market match and immediate vesting.
  • Homebuyer Perks program to support employees in home ownership solutions.
  • Recognition for diversity and corporate responsibility initiatives.
Full Job Description

See Yourself as a VP, Quantitative Analytics

The Vice President, Quantitative Analytics is responsible for providing leadership and management within the Mortgage Insurance Quantitative Analytics group and serves as a leader with regard to the design and usage of sophisticated quantitative finance models. This position works closely with other departments, understanding key business aspects and develops and deploys models to support the business.

See Your Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lead development and maintenance of Radian's most sophisticated models, including fulfilling the responsibilities of a model owner as needed.

  • This position requires a mastery of mathematics, economics and statistics to design models and analysis to answer strategic/business questions.

  • This position requires mastery of simulation, Hidden Markov Chains, Neural Networks, multi dimension nonparametric modeling techniques, and Vector Space Optimization.

  • Work closely with other business departments to understand issues and design and efficiently execute supportive analytic solutions.

  • Guide the development of junior analysts and manage them to effectively execute the Quantitative Analytics initiatives.


See the Job Qualifications

Your Education and Credentials:

  • Required:    Master’s Degree,  Concentration in quantitative field

  • Preferred:    Doctorate,  Concentration in quantitative field

Your Prior Work Experience:

  • Technical:   8 - 10 years

  • Supervisory:   1 - 3 years

Additional Qualifications:

  • Expertise in programming/environments/frameworks/cloud computing (e.g. PySpark/Python, EMR, Notebooks, Spark, Athena, C++)

  • Advanced quantitative training and experience in mathematics and statistics.

  • Understanding of the mortgage industry and financial risk/return management.

  • Communication skills for conveying results and recommendations to all levels of management.

  • Project management skills

  • Leadership skills; as this position requires management of 3-7 people.

  • Collaboration with peers and working without regular direction from a manager to prioritize and solve problems

See Why You Should Work With Us

  • Competitive Compensation: anticipated base salary from $154,000 to $220,000 based on skills and experience. This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program and a long-term incentive program. 

  • Rest and Relaxation. This role is eligible for 30 days of paid time off annually, which is prorated in the year of hire based on hire date. In addition, based on your hire date, you will be eligible for 9 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays. Parental leave is also offered as an opportunity for all new parents to embrace this exciting change in their lives.   

  • Our Company Makes an Impact.We’ve been recognized by multiple organizations like Bloomberg’sGender-Equality Index, HousingWire’s Tech 100, and The Forum of Executive Women’s Champion of Board Diversity. Radian has also pledged to SHRM’s CEO Action for Inclusion & Diversity commitment. 

  • Comprehensive Health Benefits. Multiplemedical plan choices, including HSA and FSA options, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. 

  • Prepare for your Future. 401(k) with a top of market company match (did we mention the company match is immediately vested?!) and an opportunity to participate in Radian’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). 

  • Homebuyer Perks.Our Homebuyer Perks program helps employees navigate the home searching, buying, selling, and refinancing processes and provides valuable financial benefits to encourage, enable, and support home ownership.  

  • Additional Benefits.To learn more about our benefits offerings, visit ourBenefits Page.  

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The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Radian will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.

About Radian Group

Radian Group is a publicly traded insurance company that provides mortgage insurance, risk management products, and real estate services. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Radian Group operates in the United States and internationally, with a workforce of approximately 2,000 employees. The company's mortgage insurance segment provides private mortgage insurance and risk management services to mortgage lenders and investors. Radian Group's real estate services segment provides real estate valuation and appraisal services.
Learn more about Radian Group
Size
1,800 employees
Market Cap
$2.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$393.6 million
Founded
1977
5 Year Trend
+1.4%
Revenue
$1.4 billion
NASDAQ

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