Quantitative Risk and Modeling Analyst

Job Description

This position holds an important role in the Mortgage & Data Analytics (MDA) department’s responsibilities for credit risk modeling and advanced analytics to manage and report credit risk arising from FHLBank investments, mortgage loans and member loan collateral. This includes the development, implementation, tuning, monitoring and maintenance of both internally developed and third-party credit risk models using advanced statistical, quantitative and machine learning methods.  Assignments are of moderate to very high complexity and require the exercise of judgment. Work performed is at an advanced level.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in data science, computer science, finance, or economics with demonstratable quantitative and technical expertise. Ph.D. strongly preferred in related field.

• One or more years of similar or related experience with at least two years of demonstrable expertise in open-source scripting in either Python or R.

• Expertise in using statistical methods for data analysis, model development and hypothesis testing, including estimating linear regression, logistic regression, time series models, panel data analysis, survival analysis, etcetera.

• Hands-on experience in implementing and training machine learning algorithms, including for example non-parametric tests, mixed linear models, modern supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms such as Support Vector Machine (SVM), random forest, Principal Component Analysis (PCA), clustering, XGBoost, or neural networks.

• Deep understanding of mathematical foundations of econometric models and machine learning, including statistics, linear algebra, and calculus.

• Strong coding skills in Python or related scripting language.  Experience with cloud environments preferred by not required.

• Experience with Power BI/Tableau or other BI data visualization tools.

• Practical experience with open-source version control systems and best practices i.e., Git.

• Strong background and understanding of credit risk is preferred, but not required.

• Attention to detail and ability to consistently meet deadlines.

• Must be able to work and travel independently.

Why work here

FHLBank Topeka strives to be an employer of choice by offering industry leading benefits such as generous vacation, volunteer hours and a hybrid operating model. Below are a few more of our benefits...

• Bankwide incentive compensation program

• 401K retirement plan with competitive company match

• Multiple health insurance offerings, including free telemedicine benefits

• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick, personal, volunteer and bereavement leave

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

• Voluntary life insurance

• Incentive-based wellness program

• Paid maternity and parent bonding leave

• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance

• Onsite fitness center with shower facilities and onsite yoga classes

• Summer hours

• Onsite café

How we work

At FHLBank Topeka, employees are business partners. We believe we are successful when we partner with one another and understand that our differences only make us stronger.

• Hybrid Schedule | Business partners may work remote one day per week.

• Access to Leadership | The executives of FHLBank Topeka welcome communication with business partners. Stop by and say "Hi." Send an email and expect a response. Or schedule a meeting to share your perspective.

• Peer-to-Peer Recognition | Our recognition programs celebrate business partners practicing FHLBank Topeka values and those working above and beyond.

• Professional Wins | FHLBank Topeka offers business partners kudos for continuing education through tuition reimbursement and certification rewards.

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FHLBank Topeka EEO Policy

FHLBank Topeka is an equal employment opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, parental status, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, military status, gender identity and expression or marital status.

Accommodation Request

Should you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at recruiter@fhlbtopeka.com.