Fixed Income Pricing & Valuation Lead

Fannie Mae; United States; On-site; USD 123,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Voluntary lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Fannie Mae, a cornerstone of U.S. housing finance, seeks a Lead Associate for Capital Markets Pricing and Valuation to support valuations of assets and liabilities. You will develop cash flow models, price portfolios, and communicate insights to internal teams using SQL, Python, and R.

This role emphasizes collaboration, data-driven decision making, and innovation within a hybrid work environment. The team values deep fixed income knowledge, rigorous analytics, and the ability to explain complex

Qualifications

• 4+ years in fixed income markets (trading/valuation/research).
• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance or STEM field.
• Curious with adaptability to new technologies including AI.
• MBA or Masters in Economics/Finance/STEM preferred.
• CFA/FRM/CTP designation desirable.
• Strong knowledge of MBS/CMOs/REMICs and rate markets.
• Deep understanding of fixed income analytics and valuations.
• Ability to explain complex concepts clearly to stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills required.
• Proficiency with SQL, Visual Basic, R or Python is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create, design and enhance cash flow models and pricing methods.
• Discuss markets and fixed income concepts with internal and external participants.
• Execute daily fair-value pricing for loans, securities, debt and derivatives.
• Research market activity and risk factors affecting pricing.
• Develop new pricing methodologies aligned with market environment.
• Lead market analysis for the firm portfolio across groups.
• Manage internal projects and deliver value to customers.
• Provide guidance and training to junior staff.
• Analyze large data sets using advanced financial tools and techniques.
• Interpret model outputs and translate results for customers.
• Collaborate with model builders on validation and improvements.

Skills

Fixed income experience

Excel

Modeling

SQL

Python

R

Bloomberg

Intex

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's in Economics/Finance/STEM

MBA/Masters (preferred)

CFA/FRM/CTP desirable

Tools

Bloomberg

Intex

Job description

Fannie Mae, a cornerstone of U.S. housing finance, seeks a Lead Associate for Capital Markets Pricing and Valuation to support valuations of assets and liabilities. You will develop cash flow models, price portfolios, and communicate insights to internal teams using SQL, Python, and R.

This role emphasizes collaboration, data-driven decision making, and innovation within a hybrid work environment. The team values deep fixed income knowledge, rigorous analytics, and the ability to explain complex