Friday, February 22, 2013

Analytics Professional St. Louis, MO


 
Job ID: Job-1376       

location:       St. Louis, MO  
Jobtype:        Permanent      
Rate:   $110K - $125K +bonus   

Description:    Primary responsibilities include managing communication with the Trade Desk regarding Pipeline, Warehouse, Settlement, and Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSR) asset valuations. Efforts include understanding current Mortgage Servicing Rights valuation methodology and researching alternative methodologies which could include Stochastic Interest Rates and Option-Adjusted Spreads. The research of alternative methodologies would include full parallel of daily processes to compare and contrast the effects of varying valuation methods and their impact on the Fair Value, the Roll forward of that value, and the risk metrics surrounding the Asset. 

10+ years reporting and analytical experience or a minimum of a Masters degree in programs such as applied mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics, accounting, finance, economics or computer sciences with 5+ years related industry experience. CFA or CPA preferred. 

Minimum Qualifications 
- 10+ years of MSR Valuation experience specifically with stochastic and OAS models. 
- Bachelor s degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Finance, Statistics, Economics, or Engineering. 
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills including demonstrated experience using data to make actionable recommendations. 
- Comprehensive MSR valuation knowledge required including ability to understand relationships between assumptions and valuations outputs. 
- Strong cash flow and finance skills with ability to analyze and model cash flows and or prepayment modeling. 
- Ability to maintain a professional presence and positive attitude in all situations. 
- Excellent computer and data management skills (Excel, Word, Power Point). 
- Ability to balance and prioritize responsibilities to ensure all deadlines are met. 
- Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationship with peers. 

Preferred Skills 
- Advance degree in finance or equivalent certification (MBA, CPA, CFA, etc.). 
- Effective written and oral communication skills. Need to present results of financial analysis and be able to respond to challenges of work product by executive management. 
- Experience using SQL query language or equivalent. 
- Understanding of statistical modeling and concepts. 

Email resume in Word to TheBigGameHunter@cisny.com. Please include the job code for the position with your resume. 

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