Quantitative Analytics Lead Associate

Location:

127 Public Square, Cleveland Ohio

Job Summary

The Quantitative Analytics Lead Associate plays a critical role in the independent review and challenge of qualitative models and tools, particularly those supporting pricing, profitability, and strategic decision-making within the Treasury function. This role focuses on validating qualitative models and frameworks that rely on expert judgment, business logic, and financial assumptions to a greater degree than traditional statistical models. The associate will ensure these processes are accurate, reliable, and aligned with enterprise risk standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct independent validations of qualitative models and tools, including those used for pricing/profitability, interest rate setting, funds transfer pricing (FTP), and margin analysis.
• Review and challenge data, assumptions, methodologies, and documentation supporting qualitative model processes and overlays.
• Partner with Treasury, Finance, and Risk teams to understand business drivers and ensure alignment of qualitative processes with strategic objectives.
• Ensure models meet internal policy, industry best practices, and regulatory expectations for model risk management
• Develop formal reports summarizing assessment findings, including recommendations for improvements and risk mitigation.
• Present findings to senior stakeholders, potentially including Risk Committees and Treasury leadership.
• Maintain and enhance documentation standards, procedures, and validation criteria for qualitative processes.
• Collaborate with quantitative modeling teams to ensure consistency and transparency between model-based and judgment-based qualitative models and tools.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Data Science, or a related quantitative field.
• 3+ years of experience in banking or financial services, with a focus on Treasury, Finance, Risk Management, or Pricing/Profitability.
• Working understanding of funds transfer pricing (FTP), interest rate risk, liquidity management, and balance sheet strategy.
• Experience with model validation, policy documentation, and risk governance frameworks.
• Ability to critically evaluate business logic, assumptions, and expert judgment embedded in financial tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce executive-level materials and facilitate cross-functional discussions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint);
• Familiarity with programming languages or model development platforms (e.g., Python, R, SAS, MATLAB).

Preferred Skills & Experience

• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence across functions.
• Resourceful and proactive in identifying risks and proposing solutions.
• Comfortable interacting with senior executives and risk professionals.
• Experience in documenting and improving risk control processes.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $93,000to $102,000 annually depending on location and job-related factors such as level of experience. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for short-term incentive compensation and deferred incentive compensation subject to individual and company performance.

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Job Posting Expiration Date: 10/19/2025 KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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