Economist Manager

Financial Services focusing on U.S. housing market
Financial Services - Commercial Banking
Finance / Accounting - Financial Analysis / Research/Reporting

Oversee reviews and assessments of internally used statistical and mathematical models for business decision making. Contribute to analyses or studies on effects of different economic conditions on the company's products, assets, or investments. Collaborate on product development, risk management, financial management and capital market projects and exercises with economic analysis and projections.

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS •Lead the analysis and assessment of both internal and vendor econometric and stochastic models used by the company to influence business decisions, assess risk and refine risk management policies. •The position requires skilled interaction and communication regarding the attributes of models at a wide range of quantitative sophistication. •The successful candidate must be willing and prepared to expeditiously produce well-written reviews of the models under consideration. •Perform research and analytics on proprietary system(s) and related issues, and develop new models for understanding and predicting housing market activity that can affect lenders, investors, and the organization. •Using public and proprietary data, assess risks in particular regions, asset classes, types of lenders or borrowers, and the like. Prepare analyses and reports as appropriate. •Manage a team consisting of 2 to 4 members with varying experience in validation of models used for Capital Markets-related business decision, risk management, and financial/regulatory reporting at the Company.

EDUCATION •Bachelor's Degree or equivalent required

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE •6+ years of related experience

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS •Strong experience with fixed income modeling, including either term structure or mortgage models. •Excellent presentation and writing skills needed •Ability to work in a team environment, establish and maintain relationships within and across divisions

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Direct Staffing Inc