Senior Business Analyst - Modeling and Analytics

Summary

Join Fannie Mae and become a Senior Business Analyst - Modeling and Analytics. Under limited supervision, you will perform business analysis, write requirements and acceptance criteria for financial models, and ensure alignment with Model Management lifecycle. You will translate complex business requirements, design and execute test cases, and manage backlog. Research and evaluate emerging products and industry best practices are also part of the role. This position offers flexibility and the opportunity to work alongside a caring team. The role contributes to fair and affordable housing finance.

Requirements

• 2 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor degree in applied mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Translate complex business requirements from Trading and Risk Management business lines into requirements, system specifications and testing needs
• Design and execute test cases for modeling and analytical software applications to ensure they meet business needs and model requirements
• Perform Model Governance activities to align with Model Management lifecycle and engage with Model Risk Management to address Model Risk activities
• Perform Backlog management, User Engagement and Prioritization in alignment with Agile Processes
• Research and evaluate emerging products and industry best practices of model and analytical system software

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4 years or Master’s degree with 2 years or equivalent experience in Applied mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Computer Science, Engineering
• Proactive, creative problem solver with strong analytical skills. Must be able to define problems as well as potential solutions
• 4 years experience in Financial Services industry working with Business users in Trading, Risk Management, Capital Markets
• Strong analysis, problem solving capabilities and ability to break down a complex problem or requirement into Agile features and stories
• Proficiency with using Agile tools like JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Office tools
• Expertise in visualizing data to identify, summarize and explain observed data patterns
• Experience with econometric modeling, statistical analysis, and working with large data sets
• Experience working in teams operating under an Agile Scrum delivery methodology

Benefits

• Incentive program
• Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle, and other benefits and perks