Credit Risk Quant Analyst: Build Models & Drive Insights

Selby Jennings; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking a Mid-Senior level Risk Management Consultant to develop and maintain credit risk models, perform data analysis, and ensure regulatory compliance. You will enhance risk models using R/Python, analyze financial data, and automate reporting processes. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or a related field with 1-4 years of relevant experience. Strong quantitative skills and proficiency in R and SQL are essential for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years in credit risk, banking, or underwriting.
• Familiarity with financial data platforms and regulatory standards.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance risk models using R/Python.
• Analyze large-scale financial data using cloud platforms.
• Conduct statistical analysis, portfolio diagnostics, and predictive modeling.
• Automate analytics and reporting; create dashboards.
• Monitor model performance and recommend recalibration.
• Perform credit analysis and recommend credit terms.
• Prepare reports and presentations.

Skills

Strong quantitative/statistical skills

Proficiency in R

SQL

Excel (VBA a plus)

Education

Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or related field

Job description

A financial services firm is seeking a Mid-Senior level Risk Management Consultant to develop and maintain credit risk models, perform data analysis, and ensure regulatory compliance. You will enhance risk models using R/Python, analyze financial data, and automate reporting processes. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or a related field with 1-4 years of relevant experience. Strong quantitative skills and proficiency in R and SQL are essential for this full-time position.