Quantitative Modeling Senior Associate, Internal Audit

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Job Description

As a valued colleague in our model risk audit team, you will participate in audit planning and execution in model risk related audits covering various areas of the mortgage finance business. You will conduct effective challenges on model risk management framework and on the effectiveness of model risk controls for enterprise-wide models covering mortgage products and securities. You will also be engaged with continuous monitoring to facilitate identification of emerging risk and risk assessment.

We are currently hiring for one role that can sit out of either Reston, DC, Plano, or Boston.

THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE

We are seeking a dynamic Quantitative Modeling Senior Associate, Internal Audit associate to join our Internal Audit team, with a dual focus on model risk assurance and driving data analytics innovation across audit domains. This role offers the flexibility to shape your workday while making a meaningful impact on audit quality and efficiency alongside people who care so that you can deliver on the following responsibilities: 

• Lead Data Analytics Initiatives: Drive the deployment of advanced analytics and automation to enhance audit assurance across Model Risk, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Compliance, and HR.

• Enable Insight-Driven Auditing: Develop and apply data-driven solutions for risk measurement, control testing, and continuous monitoring to deepen audit insights and coverage.

• Model Risk Audit Execution: Participate in model audit engagements, providing credible challenge on model development, validation, and performance monitoring. Apply specialized expertise to review models in mortgage finance, including credit risk, counterparty credit risk, and interest rate risk.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with business partners to strengthen governance and control environments, and communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.

THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

Minimum Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Quantitative Finance, Financial Engineering, Economics, or related quantitative discipline

• 2+ years of experience in Quantitative Analytics, model development, validation or auditing

• Proficiency in Python, R, JavaScript or similar programming languages for data analytics and automation

• Strong analytical, communication and project management skills.

• Self-motivated and able to work independently

Desired Experience

• Advanced degree (Master or Ph.D.) in quantitative Finance disciplines

• Professional certification (e.g. CFA, FRM)

• 2+ years of experience in model risk management or internal audit at a large financial institution or consulting firm

Internal Audit - Quantitative Modeling - Senior Associate

Targe Pay Range: 121,000 - 158,000 a year

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For most roles, employees are expected to work onsite on a regular basis at their designated office location. In-office work cadence is determined by your manager. Proximity within a reasonable commute to your designated office location is preferred unless the job is noted as open to remote.

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The hiring range for this role is set forth below. Final salaries will generally vary within that range based on factors that include but are not limited to, skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications. This position is eligible to participate in a Fannie Mae incentive program (subject to the terms of the program). As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Fannie Mae offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle, and other benefits and perks that enhance an employee's physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. See more here.

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