Quantitative Risk Associate Director

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC?

Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve. 

Pay and Benefits: 

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
• Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
• Pension / Retirement benefits
• Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee). 

The Impact you will have in this role:   Quantitative Risk Management, QRM is responsible for the development and support of models and methodologies for the quantification of risk. QRM also carries out quantitative analysis and other analytical support to firms' risk management and other business needs. Quantitative Risk Management (QRM) is responsible for the development and support of models and methodologies for the quantification of risk. QRM also carries out quantitative analysis and other analytical support for DTCC's risk management and other business needs. 

Your Primary Responsibilities: 

• Conduct quantitative research/analysis related to fixed income model development, maintenance, and performance monitoring.
• Conduct quantitative risk analysis to support internal risk managers as well as external supervisors and clients.
• Explain model behavior, carry out scenario analyses, develop new quantitative analysis tools.
• Facilitate model specification and model implementation test with Risk Technology team.
• Maintain key data source for model development and quantitative analyses.
• Mitigates risk by following established procedures and monitoring controls, spotting key errors and demonstrating strong ethical behavior.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in fixed income and/or risk modeling.
• Master's degree or higher in a quantitative field of study

Talents Needed for Success:

• Fluent in Python and SQL.  
• Knowledge of Treasury Securities and/or MBS pricing and VaR modeling. 
• Strong Analytical, quantitative and problem solving skills, as well as demonstrated research skills.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written. 
• Attention to detail and focus on quality of deliverable.  

The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities 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.

With over 50 years of experience, DTCC is the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry. From 20 locations around the world, DTCC, through its subsidiaries, automates, centralizes, and standardizes the processing of financial transactions, mitigating risk, increasing transparency, enhancing performance and driving efficiency for thousands of broker/dealers, custodian banks and asset managers. Industry owned and governed, the firm innovates purposefully, simplifying the complexities of clearing, settlement, asset servicing, transaction processing, trade reporting and data services across asset classes, bringing enhanced resilience and soundness to existing financial markets while advancing the digital asset ecosystem. In 2024, DTCC’s subsidiaries processed securities transactions valued at U.S. $3.7 quadrillion and its depository subsidiary provided custody and asset servicing for securities issues from over 150 countries and territories valued at U.S. $99 trillion. DTCC’s Global Trade Repository service, through locally registered, licensed, or approved trade reposito