Quantitative Model Analyst - Mortgage Modeling

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Job Description

Performs all phases of large complex model development, validation, and performance management for various types of projects.  Projects may include data aggregation, model design, model selection, testing, documentation, validation, implementation, and execution. Incumbent should have a strong statistical modeling background based on technical training or advanced education in a quantitative field. May interact directly with senior managers requiring advanced levels of presentation and relationship building skills. This position will also have occasional exposure to internal and external oversight. Incumbent is expected to progress to a subject matter expert in one or more areas.  Prefers a basic understanding of applicable laws, regulations, financial services, and regulatory trends that affect the mortgage industry. Position requires limited management direction.

Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field, and three or more years of relevant experience
OR
- MA/MS in a quantitative field, and less than three years of related experience

Preferred Skills/Experience

- Statistical modeling background based on technical training or advanced education in a quantitative field.

- Basic knowledge of various regression techniques (linear, logistic), parametric and non-parametric algorithms, times series techniques (ARIMA, GARCH), and other statistical models, various model validation tests/methodologies, using SAS, R, or similar statistical package.

- Experience with data compilation, programming skills and qualitative analysis skills such as Python, VBA, and C++.

- Basic knowledge of the Mortgage Industry.  Specifically, knowledge pertaining to mortgage servicing rights (MSR) valuation, market risk hedging, and current coupon/primary mortgage rate generation. 

- Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative risk factors (duration, convexity), industry risks, competition risks, and risk management approaches.

-Experience modeling or analyzing mortgage prepayments and delinquencies. 

- Basic understanding of applicable laws, regulations, financial services, and regulatory trends that affect the mortgage business.

- Strong project management skills.

- Demonstrated independence, teamwork, and leadership skills.

- Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

LOCATION EXPECTATIONS:  This role requires working from a U.S. Bank Location three (3) or more days per week.

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

Benefits: 

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

• Basic term and optional term life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability

• Pregnancy disability and parental leave

• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan

• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)

• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities

• Adoption assistance

• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

Review our full benefits available by employment status here.

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.

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The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $92,820.00 - $109,200.00

U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.

Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.