Data Analytics Professional
Freddie MacAbout the role
At Freddie Mac, our mission of Making Home Possible is what motivates us, and it’s at the core of everything we do. Since our charter in 1970, we have made home possible for more than 90 million families across the country. Join an organization where your work contributes to a greater purpose.
Position Overview:
We're building a better housing finance system that's providing global investors innovative opportunities to invest in the U.S. housing market and seeking a Quantitative Risk Analytics Professional to join the Quality Control (QC) Sampling, Analytics & Reporting team in the Single-Family division to help us accomplish this.
Our team is responsible for QC sampling, analyzing and reporting to help manage the mortgage underwriting quality. The position will be tasked with creating and maintaining systems and processes, performing data research and analyses and preparing reports and presentations to support the Quality Control Sampling and Analytics function.
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Our Impact:
We serve as a gatekeeper of Freddie Mac's front-end business. The QC function filters through large volume of loans funded by the company, sample loans for underwriting review, and analyze the review results. We measure the underwriting quality of our loans, target loans with high underwriting risk, and help to mitigate the credit loss through selecting non-performing loans for QC review.
Your Impact:
Your job can be divided into 2 categories: Routine Processes and Reports and New Initiatives Support
You will be the key person to build the reports and analytics around QC functions
Develop new and maintain existing methods and processes to sustain the quality, timeliness, reliability, and usefulness of the team’s deliverables to support business decisions in Quality Control (QC) Sampling and Analytics function
Execute monthly and quarterly baseline processes and reports. Analyze and interpret process and report outputs in the context of QC as well as in the larger context of credit risk for Freddie Mac
Prepare and maintain documentation for processes, systems, and procedures
Validate, research and analyze data to frame and answer analytical questions. Present ideas and recommendations to management. Gain in-depth understanding of source data and related controls
Participate in the development of an analytical framework for new initiatives
Receive assignments in the form of analytics deliverables and determine how to meet schedules and goals
Qualifications:
College degree in Statistics, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science or related field or equivalent experience; work towards advanced studies/degree preferred.
Typically, 2+ years of proven experience, preferably in mortgage industry or financial services industry
Proven demonstrated proficiency in programming languages, preferably SAS and SQL
Must have experience in analyzing and manipulating large datasets
3-5 years recent (preferably working professional) experience with analytical and/or data manipulation tools such as SQL, SAS, R, Python
Knowledge of and experience with single-family mortgage credit risk data, preferably related to GSEs preferred
Keys to Success in this Role:
Self-motivated, pro-active, and committed problem solver
Proven quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills both oral and written
Excellent SAS and SQL programming skills
Able to handle several priorities, meet deadlines, identify and advance issues appropriately to the management
Advanced qualifications or experience in Statistics, Economics, Business, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science or related field
Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site.
We consider all applicants for all positions without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical and mental disability, pregnancy, ethnicity, genetic information or any other protected categories under applicable federal, state or local laws. We will ensure that individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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