Associate Director, Model Developer, Structured Finance

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned quantitative developer to create and maintain agile tools for credit analysts worldwide, supporting rating analyses and research publications.

You will analyze large datasets, derive insights, and push continuous improvements across models and workflows, collaborating with analysts, developers, and SMEs for informed decisions.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of experience in quantitative modeling or software development supporting financial analysis.
• Knowledge of capital markets and financial instruments, with an emphasis on credit risk modeling preferred.
• Basic understanding of database modeling/design and applications, including knowledge of SQL and experience in databases such as Oracle, Sybase, or Access.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/VBA and programming languages such as R, Python, C++, and MATLAB.
• Persistent with a natural curiosity about credit markets and technical details.
• Displays well-rounded communication skills that implement good listening techniques, clear and good verbal skills.
• The ability to communicate across a wide range of groups and personalities internally and externally.
• Works well in a team environment, focusing on collaboration and adapting to the needs of a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain nimble, user-friendly quantitative solutions and tools that will be used by credit analysts globally in credit rating analyses and research publications.
• Synthesize and analyze large datasets to derive analytic value and insights for credit rating analyses and research publications.
• Proactively identify and implement creative solutions to drive continuous improvement across models and analytical workflows.
• Provide analytical insight and technical guidance to help the team resolve complex, non-routine problems and tasks.
• Maintain close interaction with analysts, model developers, and subject matter experts to ensure that data analyses and tools effectively inform analytical decisions.
• Work closely with the Model and Criteria Validation group to ensure a high-quality product.
• Write clear, concise specifications and development documentation to ensure consistent and thorough documentation in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Support criteria projects and be an active member of projects, including testing of new concepts, data gathering, writing and preparation of materials.
• Coach and guide junior developers on technical tasks and best practices; support criteria projects by assisting with tool development, testing, and data gathering.

Skills

Quantitative Modeling

Software Development

SQL

R

Python

C++

MATLAB

Microsoft Excel/VBA

Database Design

Data Analysis

Tools

Oracle

Sybase

Access

Job description

• Develop and maintain nimble, user-friendly quantitative solutions and tools that will be used by credit analysts globally in credit rating analyses and research publications.
• Synthesize and analyze large datasets to derive analytic value and insights for credit rating analyses and research publications.
• Proactively identify and implement creative solutions to drive continuous improvement across models and analytical workflows.
• Provide analytical insight and technical guidance to help the team resolve complex, non-routine problems and tasks.
• Maintain close interaction with analysts, model developers, and subject matter experts to ensure that data analyses and tools effectively inform analytical decisions.
• Work closely with the Model and Criteria Validation group to ensure a high-quality product.
• Write clear, concise specifications and development documentation to ensure consistent and thorough documentation in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Support criteria projects and be an active member of projects, including testing of new concepts, data gathering, writing and preparation of materials.
• Coach and guide junior developers on technical tasks and best practices; support criteria projects by assisting with tool development, testing, and data gathering.

Requirements

• 5 to 7 years of experience in quantitative modeling or software development supporting financial analysis.
• Knowledge of capital markets and financial instruments, with an emphasis on credit risk modeling preferred.
• Basic understanding of database modeling/design and applications, including knowledge of SQL and experience in databases such as Oracle, Sybase, or Access.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/VBA and programming languages such as R, Python, C++, and MATLAB.
• Persistent with a natural curiosity about credit markets and technical details.
• Displays well-rounded communication skills that implement good listening techniques, clear and good verbal skills.
• The ability to communicate across a wide range of groups and personalities internally and externally.
• Works well in a team environment, focusing on collaboration and adapting to the needs of a diverse team.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in quantitative modeling and software development for financial analysis, with proficiency in SQL, R, Python, C++, and MATLAB. Strong communication skills facilitate collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders in credit risk modeling and analysis.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Quantitative Modeling
• SQL Database Knowledge
• Microsoft Excel/VBA Proficiency
• R Programming
• Credit Risk Modeling

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Quantitative Modeling
• SQL
• R
• Python
• C++
• MATLAB
• Microsoft Excel
• VBA
• Database Design
• Data Analysis

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Problem-Solving
• Coaching
• Adaptability

Industry Keywords

• Credit Risk Modeling
• Financial Analysis
• Capital Markets
• Analytical Workflows
• Research Publications

Tools & Technologies

• Oracle
• Sybase
• Access