Java Quant Developer Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

Job Description

The Senior Quantitative Analyst II is responsible for contributing to and managing large projects related to the support, development, and maintenance of complex financial models used throughout the loan and deposit product lifecycle. These models could be rules-based or developed with more advanced statistical, mathematical, econometric, machine learning, or artificial intelligence techniques. This position is also responsible for developing quantitative tools used in the areas of pricing, profitability, and product strategy.
Essential Functions
Design, Develop, Implement, Maintain, and Execute complex financial models used for loss forecasting, scenario and stress testing, originations & collections, pricing, and portfolio optimization for retail, consumer, and commercial assets
Act as an individual contributor and leader of working groups
Use Python or R for data consumption, aggregation, analysis, and model development
Utilize Power BI to develop portfolio analytics and communicate with the line-of-business and operations partners
Utilize Microsoft Office products for analysis, documentation, and presentation
Communicate with line-of-business and operations partners to identify needs and develop requirements
Work with Model Owners to engage with and satisfy independent reviewers, auditors, validators, and regulators
Participate in the research, design, and implementation of new financial products and portfolio strategies
Evaluate model output, summarize, and articulate results to stakeholders and senior management
Develop data environment to support needs of all quantitative activities
Review academic and industry research, present summaries to partners and senior leadership, and suggest practical applications
Additional Essential Functions
Ensure compliance with Northwest's policies and procedures, and Federal/State regulations
Navigate Microsoft Office Software, computer applications, and software specific to the department in order to maximize technology tools and gain efficiency
Work as part of a team
Work with on-site equipment

What You Bring to the Team
Recommend improvements to procedures
Minimize departmental non payroll costs
Recommend customer service enhancements
Safety and Health for those without supervisory duties
Abide by the rules of the safety and loss prevention program
Perform work tasks in a safe manner
Report any and all injuries to supervisor
Know what to do in case of an emergency
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
Bachelor's Degree Undergraduate degree in a field related to physics, mathematics, statistics, economics, or other quantitative discipline
Master's Degree Master's degree in a field related to physics, mathematics, statistics, economics, or other quantitative discipline
Work Experience
6 - 8 years Work experience in a Financial Institution or Consulting Organization
Experience programming in Python or R
Experience programming in SQL, SAS, Java, C+, C++, or Julia
3 - 5 years Years of experience in a Financial Institution or Consulting Organization may be relaxed if the candidate has extensive subject matter expertise in the areas of Operational Risk, Market Risk, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Stress Testing, or 3rd Party Vendor Models
General Employee Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to establish effective working relationships among team members and participate in solving problems and making decisions
Ability to present and express ideas and information clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to the audience, whether oral or written
Ability to actively listen to what others are saying to achieve understanding, sharing information with others and facilitating the open exchange of ideas and information
Ability to establish courses of action for self to accomplish specific goals, develop and use tracking systems for monitoring own work progress, and effectively use resources such as time and information
Ability to make right decisions based on perceptive and analytical processes, practicing good judgment in gray areas
Licenses and Certifications
CFA Charterholder Certification from the CFA Institute or pursuit thereof Financial Risk Manager Financial Risk Manager (FRM) Certification from GARP or pursuit thereof preferred

Northwest is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.