Principal Quantitative Risk Lead (Hybrid)

First Tech Federal Credit Union; Hillsboro (OR); Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Generous 401(k) match

Paid time off and holidays

Employee pricing on financial products

Job summary

First Tech Federal Credit Union in Marlboro/Chelmsford, MA or Hillsboro, OR is seeking a Senior Quantitative Risk Analyst to design and enhance models that measure market, credit, operational, and portfolio risk. You will craft robust methodologies, govern models, and partner with business, data, and technology teams to embed risk insights into decision-making.

The role requires 8–12 years of experience, a bachelor’s degree, and the ability to translate complex analytics into actionable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 8+ years of relevant experience.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience in risk analytics or finance.
• Experience building and validating complex risk models.

Responsibilities

• Develop, refine, and maintain quantitative models for market, credit, operational, and portfolio risk.
• Lead implementation and improvement of tools for risk measurement, forecasting, stress testing, and scenario analysis.
• Establish risk metrics, thresholds, and guidelines to keep exposure within bounds.
• Evaluate risk implications of new products/strategies and provide actionable insights.
• Monitor macro trends and signals to identify vulnerabilities and mitigation options.
• Create reporting frameworks to communicate risk insights clearly and efficiently.
• Collaborate with business, finance, data, and technology to embed risk practices.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to strengthen analytical capabilities.
• Ensure adherence to policies, governance, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Quantitative finance

Statistics

Econometrics

Risk models

Data governance

Cross-functional work

Education

Bachelor's degree in field relevant to role

Job description

First Tech Federal Credit Union in Marlboro/Chelmsford, MA or Hillsboro, OR is seeking a Senior Quantitative Risk Analyst to design and enhance models that measure market, credit, operational, and portfolio risk. You will craft robust methodologies, govern models, and partner with business, data, and technology teams to embed risk insights into decision-making.

The role requires 8–12 years of experience, a bachelor’s degree, and the ability to translate complex analytics into actionable