Quantitative Risk Mgmt Sr Associate

TIAA; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 86,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

TIAA is seeking a Quantitative Risk Management Senior Associate to deliver end-to-end risk solutions, from data analysis to model review and reporting. You will build, validate, and operationalize models and dashboards for risk stakeholders in a collaborative, in-office setting in New Jersey.

You will work with the Investment Risk team, applying Python, SQL and AI tools to automate workflows and provide clear visibility into risk exposures. A university degree and 3+ years in risk is preferred.

Qualifications

• University degree preferred as educational background.
• 3+ years of experience in quantitative risk or related area.
• Strong communication and analytical skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Build/maintain end-to-end quantitative risk solutions for Financial Risk Managers, spanning data sourcing and analysis, model review/development, and reporting.
• Design and deliver dashboards and reporting to give risk teams clear visibility into risk metrics and exposures.
• Engage independently with the Investment Risk team as a trusted SME.
• Apply AI/Generative AI to modernize and automate analytical workflows.

Skills

SQL

Python

AI/Generative AI

Data Analysis

Dashboarding

Risk Modeling

Education

University degree preferred

Tools

Pandas

NumPy

scikit-learn

Job description

The Quantitative Risk Management Senior Associate delivers end-to-end risk solutions for Financial Risk Managers, from data analysis, model review/development and reporting. The role combines deep risk domain expertise with modern technical capabilities to build, validate, and operationalize solutions that support the organization's efforts to identify and manage risk.

Key Responsibilities And Duties

• Build/Maintain end-to-end quantitative risk solutions for Financial Risk Managers, spanning data sourcing and analysis, model review/development, and reporting.
• Design and deliver dashboards and reporting to give Financial Risk Managers clear, actionable visibility into risk metrics and exposures.
• Engage independently with the Investment Risk team as a trusted SME.
• Applies strong technical proficiency, including experience with AI and Generative AI technologies, to help modernize and automate analytical workflows.

Educational Requirements

• University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

• 3+ Years Required; 5+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level

7IC

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation.
• Fluency in Python for quantitative modeling, data analysis, and automation, including core libraries such as pandas, NumPy, and scikit-learn.
• Strong technical proficiency, including experience with AI and Generative AI technologies to support the modernization and automation of analytical workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to build and validate models (internal and vendor), analyze large data sets, and develop dashboards and reporting for risk stakeholders.

Related Skills

Advanced Mathematics, Communication, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Financial Acumen, Financial Modeling, Market/Industry Dynamics, Model Validation, Prioritizes Effectively, Problem Solving, Programming, Quantitative Analysis, Statistics

Anticipated Posting End Date

2027-01-01

Base Pay Range

$86,100/yr - $129,000/yr

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).

Company Overview

Every worker deserves a secure retirement. For more than 100 years, TIAA has delivered it for millions of people. Founded to help educators retire with dignity, today weʼre a market-leading retirement company fueled by world-class asset management. But weʼre not just another legacy financial services firm. Weʼre fighting harder than ever before for our clients and the many Americans who need us.

Our Culture of Impact

At TIAA, we're on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools that enable us to advance our mission. Together, we are fighting to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. We are guided by our values: Champion Our People, Be Client Obsessed, Lead with Integrity, Own It, and Win As One. They influence every decision we make and how we work together to serve our clients every day. We thrive in a collaborative in-office environment where teams work across organizational boundaries with shared purpose, accelerating innovation and delivering meaningful results. Our workplace brings together TIAA and Nuveen's entrepreneurial spirit, where we work hard and work together to create lasting impact. Here, every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences and development pathways—because when our people succeed, our impact on clients' lives grows stronger.

Benefits And Total Rewards

The organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical, emotional and financial well-being. To learn more about your benefits, please review our Benefits Summary.

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. TIAA does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

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Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation.
• Fluency in Python for quantitative modeling, data analysis, and automation, including core libraries such as pandas, NumPy, and scikit-learn.
• Strong technical proficiency, including experience with AI and Generative AI technologies to support the modernization and automation of analytical workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to build and validate models (internal and vendor), analyze large data sets, and develop dashboards and reporting for risk stakeholders.