Lead Quantitative Risk & Stress Modeling

First Tech Federal Credit Union; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee pricing on lending products

Job summary

First Tech Federal Credit Union is seeking a risk modeling professional to develop, maintain, and apply quantitative models and forecasting processes that support capital adequacy and governance.

You will translate business strategy and macro assumptions into model-ready inputs, collaborate across functions, and produce audit-ready documentation for management reporting and regulatory needs.

Qualifications

• Experience developing, implementing, or validating risk models in data-heavy environments.
• Proficiency with Python or R, SQL, and analytical libraries used for statistical modeling, time-series analysis, and data processing.
• Ability to design scenarios, perform stress testing, and evaluate model performance using sound statistical and financial principles.
• Experience building automated reports and visualizations and working with large datasets in structured and unstructured environments.
• Strong communication to distill technical analyses for non-technical audiences and influence stakeholders across functions.

Responsibilities

• Implements and refines quantitative models and analytical tools that support portfolio construction, asset allocation, risk measurement, and strategic decision-making.
• Provides input to strategic modeling and decision-making processes with respect to data assumptions, historical data analysis, conceptual soundness, and evaluation of models’ outputs for appropriateness.
• Translates risk appetite and policy requirements into practical metrics, thresholds, and monitoring routines that guide business actions and maintain exposures within established boundaries.
• Coordinate agreement on the use of models and assumptions across stakeholders where multiple stakeholders use common models and assumptions.
• Conducts scenario analysis, sensitivities, and stress testing to identify vulnerabilities under various market, credit, and operational conditions, providing clear recommendations for mitigation.
• Maintains efficient reporting processes and data pipelines that enable timely, accurate, and transparent risk insights for partners across the organization.
• Monitors market trends, portfolio dynamics, and operational indicators to identify emerging risks and communicate timely assessments to key stakeholders.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to embed quantitative insights into business decisions, considering trade-offs and impacts across multiple functions.
• Produces clear and audit-ready documentation for models, assumptions, processes, and governance requirements, ensuring transparency and alignment with organizational standards.
• Reviews analytical work from colleagues and provides coaching to enhance methodological rigor, communication clarity, and consistency across the team.

Skills

Risk modeling

Python/SQL

Scenario design

Automated reporting

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to role

4-6 years of relevant experience

Tools

Python

SQL

R

Job description

First Tech Federal Credit Union is seeking a risk modeling professional to develop, maintain, and apply quantitative models and forecasting processes that support capital adequacy and governance.

You will translate business strategy and macro assumptions into model-ready inputs, collaborate across functions, and produce audit-ready documentation for management reporting and regulatory needs.