Quantitative Model Development Manager

Job Description

The Model Development Manager (MDM) is responsible for managing the Model Development & Analytics (MDA) Team. This team supports and develops Complex Financial Models used throughout the Loan and Deposit product lifecycle. These Models could be Rules-Based or developed with more advanced Statistical, Mathematical, Econometric, Machine Learning, or Artificial Intelligence techniques. This team also develops Quantitative Tools used in the areas of Pricing, Profitability, and Product Strategy. The MDM ensures the MDA Team follows consistent, integrated, and transparent processes that result in compliant, conceptually sound products, with well-documented strengths and weaknesses.

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Model Development & Analytics (MDA) Team
• Design, Develop, Implement, Maintain, and Execute complex financial models used for loss forecasting, scenario and stress testing, originations & collections, pricing, and portfolio optimization for retail, consumer, and commercial assets
• Act as an individual contributor and leader of working groups
• Use Python or R for data consumption, aggregation, analysis, and model development
• Utilize Power BI to develop portfolio analytics and communicate with the line-of-business and operations partners
• Utilize Microsoft Office products for analysis, documentation, and presentation
• Communicate with line-of-business and operations partners to identify needs and develop requirements
• Work with Model Owners to engage with and satisfy independent reviewers, auditors, validators, and regulators
• Participate in the research, design, and implementation of new financial products and portfolio strategies
• Evaluate model output, summarize, and articulate results to stakeholders and senior management
• Develop data environment to support needs of all quantitative activities
• Review academic and industry research, present summaries to partners and senior leadership, and suggest practical applications
• Lead the recruitment and interview process for new employees
• Manage the performance goals and aspirations of the MDA Team
• Ensure compliance with Northwest's policies and procedures, and Federal/State regulations
• Navigate Microsoft Office Software, computer applications, and software specific to the department in order to maximize technology tools and gain efficiency
• Work as part of a team
• Work with on-site equipment
• Provide leadership and positive direction for maintaining the safety and loss prevention program
• Actively participate in and support employee participation in the safety and loss prevention program by ensuring that employees know how to properly report a safety issue, making sure that all accidents are promptly reported to Human Resources and documented, and ensuring that prompt action is taken whenever workplace hazards are identified
• Help implement emergency procedures

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Operations Research, or other Quantitative Discipline required
• Master's degree in a field related to Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Operations Research, or other Quantitative Discipline required
• Ph. D in a field related to Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Operations Research, or other Quantitative Discipline preferred

Work History:

• 6 - 8 years experience in a Financial Institution or Consulting Organization required
• 6 - 8 years experience programming in Python or R required

Northwest is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.