San Francisco, CA, 94103, USA
12 days ago
Quantitative Analyst - Model Validation
Job Description Overview Moody's Investors Services (MIS) is also known as the credit rating agency, which is now called Moody's Ratings. Moody's Ratings is the industry standard for financial credit reporting -- they rate countries/companies/banks/businesses/etc. on their "credit worthiness" score. Moody's (previously Moody's Analytics) creates software products that are utilized by different types of companies that benefit from risk analytics data (banks, insurance companies, commercial real estate, etc.) by providing data, intelligence, and analytical tools to help these organizations confidently make better decisions. This position is on the Financial Engineering team within the Banking Operating Unit, where the primary customers are the banks. As a Quantitative Analyst, you will analyze and assure the quality of financial statistics produced by Moody's leading-edge credit risk measurement and asset liability management products. This is an opportunity to help develop the latest breed of financial applications based on world-class financial research. Key responsibilities: * Planning & Strategy: collaborate with Research and Product Management teams to understand financial analytics needs, devising thorough testing plans and strategies accordingly * Testing & Reporting: develop and implement test cases, conduct testing, analyze outcomes, and report findings to the project team for review. Build and execute data quality checks, analyze the data issues through closure. * Collaboration for Quality Assurance: engage closely with both Financial Engineering and Software Engineering teams to guarantee the quality of the product and ensure its delivery adheres to the set timeline. * Prototype Development: create analytics prototypes and establish benchmarks that will serve as standards for testing. * Automation & Maintenance: construct and manage automated testing suites and regression tests, alongside maintaining financial testing frameworks for efficiency and effectiveness. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com .     To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/ . Skills and Requirements Must Haves: * Educational Background: advanced degree in fields such as Financial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science, Financial Mathematics, Statistics, or closely related quantitative or software engineering discipline * Relevant Knowledge/Experience: - Working knowledge of Financial Risk Models, Fixed Income Analysis, and Balance Sheet Management - Proven aptitude for analytical thinking, with a quantitative mindset adept at addressing finance-related issues - Experience handling extensive financial datasets using databases like SQL Server or Oracle, and proficiency in managing data in formats including csv, xml, and json * Technical Skills: - Advanced programming capabilities in Python or R * Professional Abilities: - Capable of autonomously managing multiple projects and tasks while also being an effective collaborator within a team setting - Attention to detail, with a focus on delivering results in an organized manner - Exhibits creativity and adaptability, with a commitment to continuous self-improvement - Strong command of English, both oral and written, enabling excellent communication Plusses: * Educational Background: MS or higher in fields such as Financial Engineering, Operations Research, or Financial Mathematics * Technical Skills: - Exposure to cloud computing environments null We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.
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