Senior Consultant - Capital Markets - Federal Advisory

Job Family:

Management Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

Our Public Sector Financial Services Segment is seeking a Senior Consultant to join our capital markets team. This position requires the candidate to perform data analytics, act as a problem solver, provide critical thinking, conduct capital markets research, and present thoughtful commentary on capital market themes/trends.

 

You will work with large amounts of data on complex securitized products and be required to think creatively as it relates to exploring trends with capital market products. The candidate will work on a team of experienced staff to provide financial advisory services to government agencies that participate in the housing finance market.

As a Senior Consultant on the capital markets team, you will work closely with project leadership to keep them informed on task order progress, important developments, and to assist in the development of thought pieces regarding key capital market topics and trends.

 

Specific responsibilities will include: 

• Collect data and perform analytics related to macroeconomic data points, capital markets data, and mortgage market data.

• Research market trends (i.e., market shocks, policy shifts, risk management practices).

• Develop thought papers, presentations, and capital markets observations.

• Directly work with and support Guidehouse managers, directors, and partners with client requests.

• Interact with clients in the development of deliverables.

• Perform loan due diligence and investor relations activities related to asset sales.

• Work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree.

• Minimum 3 years of prior relevant experience.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal Public Trust.

• Strong understanding of fixed income markets and mortgage-backed securities.

• A basic understanding of the secondary mortgage market and its participants.

• Experience or desire to interact with clients on a regular basis.

• Excellent communication and writing skills, including preparing white papers and presentations.

• Strong Microsoft Office skills.

• US Citizenship.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Demonstrated programming experience using SAS, STATA, R, Python, or MATLAB.

• Experience working in the mortgage finance industry (at an issuer, servicer, guarantor, trustee).

• Financial modeling experience.

• Education preferably in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or STEM.

• Certifications such as: Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Project Management Professional, Chartered Financial Analyst, and/or Certified Public Accountant.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, an