DESCRIPTION : Duties : Analyze trader's daily positions and interface with them to fully optimize the positions. Maintain all inputs and functions that influence the best execution decision.
Examine alternative execution options to determine portfolio level best execution, including agency mortgage backed securities, held for investment and private label securities.
Work closely with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to coordinate changes, new initiatives, and aggressive pricing while ensuring strong relationships with GSE counterparts.
Interact with trading channels to ensure that the optimal mix of collateral is being attained. Evaluate and maintain accurate channel prices for all agency originations and servicing purchased through GSE cash windows.
Perform extensive analytical analysis around fallout and channel originations. Act as a liaison between the Trader, Middle Office, Product Control, Risk and other Capital Markets groups.
QUALIFICATIONS : Minimum education and experience required : Master's degree in Statistics, Financial and Risk Management, Finance, Mathematics, or related field of study plus 3 years of experience in the job offered or as Portfolio Manager, Market Risk Coverage, Data Analyst, or related occupation.
The employer will alternatively accept a Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Financial and Risk Management, Finance, Mathematics, or related field of study plus 5 years of experience in the job offered or as Portfolio Manager, Market Risk Coverage, Data Analyst, or related occupation.
- Skills Required : Requires experience in the following : Python; Visual Basic for Applications (VBA); Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, VBAs, macros, INDEX, and MATCH for statistical modeling and creating analytics libraries;
- Bloomberg; Data Analysis; Quantitative Risk Management; Quantitative Analysis; Fixed Income Analysis; Securitized Product Analysis;
- Quantitative Finance; Market Value Projection; Value- at-Risk; Bond Math; Stress Testing; Risk Analytics; Fixed Income Risk Hedging;
Derivatives products; and fixed income products.Job Location : 480 Washington Blvd., Jersey City, NJ 07310. Telecommuting permitted up to 40% of the week.
Full-Time. Salary : $200,000.00-$285,000.00 per year.