Senior Mortgage Valuation Analyst
Atlanta, GA 
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Posted 19 days ago
Job Description

Compensation Grade:

13

OUR VISION FOR DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:

FHLBank Atlanta contributes to our members' success through a diverse, inclusive, and engaged culture that enables all individuals to work together to fulfill our purpose.

BASIC PURPOSE:

Develops the analytics and reports used to measure and manage the collateral risk in the portfolio of the Bank. Develops strategies and projects related to collateral valuation and appropriate collateral discounts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Develops analytical tools to measure risk in collateral portfolio including credit risk, collateral valuation risk, possible concentration risk, correlation risk, and other portfolio-level risks.
  • Develops appropriate reports to present risk measures to management of the Bank. Provide advice to improve the design and development of reporting process.
  • Implements reports and maintains documentation for procedures and controls. Ensures that adequate controls are maintained.
  • Leads quantitative analysis to support the mortgage valuation process and stress scenario tests of the mortgage valuation methodology. On some specific projects assigned, the incumbent will be expected to complete the analysis independently.
  • Leads the design, development, and implementation of projects to provide quantitative support for collateral discounts for Residential First Lien and Second Lien mortgages, Commercial and Multifamily mortgages, and securities.
  • Leads analytical model building and re-calibration as necessary. On some re-calibration projects, the incumbent will be expected to complete portions of the analysis independently.
  • Identifies, monitors, and reports other risks relevant to the portfolio. Performs ad-hoc risk analysis as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

* A thorough understanding of the types of analytics used in mortgage valuation model is required

* An understanding of the mortgage markets and mortgage products is required

* Excellent quantitative skills and experience with quantitative models and/or projects

* A good understanding of analytical and mathematical topics, especially related to mortgage valuation.

* A thorough understanding of the process for developing and producing reports that assist management in understanding the current risks and trends in portfolio risks is desirable.

* Highly proficient with reporting packages (Power BI, Tableau, etc.), databases (SQL, Oracle, etc.), or programming (Python, R, Visual Basic for Applications, or SAS) is desirable

* Highly proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word) is required

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

* The ability to explain complex modeling and statistical issues to non-technical audiences is also required.

* Highly motivated, self-learner, detail-oriented and technically inquisitive

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

A bachelor's degree in finance, statistics, or related field, and at least six years' experience in mortgage or financial modeling techniques, or a master's degree in finance, statistics or related field with four years' experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required. A master's degree is preferred.

WORK LOCATION:Onsite with an opportunity to work remote partially. This position may not be filled in California, either in-person or remotely.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to , equity, and inclusion in the workplace.


Equal Employment Opportunity

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, status as a parent, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
6+ years
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