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Job Description:
This job is responsible for conducting quantitative analytics and complex modeling projects for specific business units or risk types. Key responsibilities include leading the development of new models, analytic processes, or system approaches, creating technical documentation for related activities, and working with Technology staff in the design of systems to run models developed. Job expectations may include the ability to influence strategic direction, as well as develop tactical plans.
Responsibilities:
Performs end-to-end market risk stress testing including scenario design, scenario implementation, results consolidation, internal and external reporting, and analyzes stress scenario results to better understand key drivers
Leads the planning related to setting quantitative work priorities in line with the bank’s overall strategy and prioritization
Identifies continuous improvements through reviews of approval decisions on relevant model development or model validation tasks, critical feedback on technical documentation, and effective challenges on model development/validation
Maintains and provides oversight of model development and model risk management in respective focus areas to support business requirements and the enterprise's risk appetite
Leads and provides methodological, analytical, and technical guidance to effectively challenge and influence the strategic direction and tactical approaches of development/validation projects and identify areas of potential risk
Works closely with model stakeholders and senior management with regard to communication of submission and validation outcomes
Performs statistical analysis on large datasets and interprets results using both qualitative and quantitative approaches
Skills:
Critical Thinking
Quantitative Development
Risk Analytics
Risk Modeling
Technical Documentation
Adaptability
Collaboration
Problem Solving
Risk Management
Test Engineering
Data Modeling
Data and Trend Analysis
Process Performance Measurement
Research
Written Communications
Required Skills:
Graduate degree in quantitative discipline (e.g., Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Physics)
Expert communication skills, experience with executive presence, presenting to senior leaders
8+ years of experience in model development, statistical methods, forecast methods, data analytics, or quantitative research
Experience in Risk, Credit, Collections or Financial Operations with demonstrated track record of generating and communicating insights which improve performance and understanding
History of driving change and advancing the status quo via strategic thinking across forecasting, analytics, or automation of operations and controls
Attention to detail coupled with ability to simplify the complex
Experience in data science and analysis, with strong analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to organize and work collaboratively across multiple teams and functions
Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to cater to both technical and executive audiences when needed
Flexibility to work independently with little supervision in a complex team environment
Proficiency with Tableau, MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint
Desired Skills:
Proven analytical ability and problem solving skills demonstrated through banking experience related to loss forecasting, analytics and operations with ability to pro-actively lead
Experience meeting with internal or external bank examiners and responding to questions and required actions in a timely manner
Previous demonstrated strong leadership or project management experience
Consumer behavior analytics or risk modeling in a financial institution
Programing skills (SQL, Python, R, LaTeX)
Experience with CECL, DFAST, CCAR forecast methodologies
Shift:1st shift (United States of America)
Hours Per Week: 40
Pay Transparency details
US - IL - Chicago - 540 W Madison St - Bank Of America Plaza (IL4540)
Pay and benefits information
Pay range
$125,000.00 - $210,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.
Discretionary incentive eligible
This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.
Benefits
This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.
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