Quantitative Analyst / Risks

Client - Major Financial Firm
Duration - 8 + Months (potential for extension)
Location - Tampa, FL 33610
Rate - $33.33/hr on W2 (OT past 40 hours = $50.00/hr)

Job Description:

Specific Responsibilities:
• Quantitative analysis – Performing quantitative analysis, understanding quantitative methodology documentation and creating appropriate test cases.
• Work closely with Risk analytics across risk dimensions such as credit, market and other risks and assist in implementing test models; contribute to the building of analytics platform.
• Work closely with all levels of Risk Management across products and business units in performing end to end project delivery activities.
• Data analysis – analyzing, validating and documenting system feeds and calculated results
• Identify and communicate key project risks, define mitigation strategies and manage to resolution
• Track and maintain change request documentation to ensure that all additional requirements are traceable
• Develop test strategies, document test scenarios, and coordinate the execution of test scripts
• Lead peer reviews and inspections of requirement documentation.


Qualifications:
• Strong quantitative background with a degree in Engineering, Computer Science or Mathematics required.
• Strong programming skills (acquired academically or through hands-on experience); preference for C++ and Python.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Capable of performing end to end analysis to identify gaps and propose solutions
• Understanding of Credit, Market and Operational Risk Management concepts
• Familiarity with stress testing methodologies such as CCAR is a plus.
• Background in project management and experience defining and documenting business requirements is plus
• Able to quickly grasp and master new subject matter and related concepts
• Manage tight deadlines or unexpected requirement changes
• Willingness to ask questions and challenge existing processes for operational efficiencies
• Well organized and good attention to detail
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Comfortable interacting and building consensus across functions and levels of seniority
• Team player in both solid and matrix line reporting organizations