Senior Quantitative Modeler - Prepayment Models

Fannie Mae

3.9

(14)

Washington, DC

Why you should apply for a job to Fannie Mae:

  • 79% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
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  • Health assessments and mindfulness benefits
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    Position summary

    borrower behavior, investment and hedging strategies, residential property valuation, macroeconomic models, including housing prices and interest rate, financial valuation of finance assets and derivatives, economic capital, and stress testing.

    THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE

    TheSenior Quantitative Modeler - Prepayment Modelsrole will offer you the flexibility to make each day your own, while working alongside people who care so that you can deliver on the following responsibilities:

    • Lead the development and implementation of MBS prepayment models.

    • Conduct in-depth analysis of economic indicators, market trends, and macroeconomic factors to inform modeling assumptions, parameter estimates, and scenario analysis.

    • Design and implement statistical models and time series forecasting techniques to analyze historical prepayments, identify patterns, and forecast future trends.

    • Apply advanced machine learning algorithms, including reinforcement learning techniques, to optimize risk management strategies, automate decision-making processes, and improve model performance.

    • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, economists, risk managers, and business stakeholders, to gather requirements, define project scope, and drive model development efforts.

    • Develop and maintain documentation, code repositories, and model validation reports in compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

    • Stay current with emerging trends, methodologies, and best practices in quantitative finance, econometrics, statistics, and machine learning, and apply them to enhance modeling capabilities and stay ahead of the curve.

    THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

    Minimum Requirements:

    • 2 years of proven experience in developing and implementing predictive models.
    • Bachelor's degree in economics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.

    Desired Experiences:

    • Advanced degree in Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.

    • Experience withtime series analysis techniques and advanced machine learning algorithms in a quantitative finance or risk management environment.

    • Proficiency in Python, and experience with relevant libraries and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).

    • Strong understanding of econometric principles, statistical methodologies, and quantitative modeling techniques, with a focus on time series analysis, stochastic processes, and Bayesian inference.

    • Experience with the MBS market.

    • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.

    • Proven ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.

    Qualifications

    Education:
    Bachelor's Level Degree (Required)

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    Fannie Mae is a flexible hybrid company. We embrace flexibility for our employees to work where they choose, while also providing office space for in-person work if desired. At times, while business need may call for on-site collaboration, which means proximity within a reasonable commute to your designated office location is preferred unless job is noted as open to remote.

    Fannie Mae is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, personal appearance, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the application process, email us at [email protected]

    Requisition compensation:
    121000
    to
    158000

    Why you should apply for a job to Fannie Mae:

  • 79% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 71% would recommend this company to other women
  • 85% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Training, mentoring, coaching, and feedback, as well as access to online learning and development courses with Fannie Mae University
  • Health assessments and mindfulness benefits
  • Student loan repayment and employer-assisted housing program