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Fitch is looking for a Data and Modeling Analyst at the Associate Director level to work on projects in research and modeling for the Structured Finance – Residential Mortgage Backed Securities (RMBS) group in New York.  The position will be responsible for a wide range of tasks.  Specific responsibilities will include writing reports and press releases; analyzing datasets and performing statistical analyses; assisting in the development of models for the rating process; and helping to determine and advance the group’s research agenda. The position focuses on the U.S. and Canadian residential mortgage-backed securities market, and will cover a broad range of topics including cash flow modeling, home price forecasting, and demographic trend analysis.

*Job Description

An ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills and a working knowledge of economic and financial theory. A strong understanding of data analysis, quantitative finance, econometric and/or statistical knowledge is required. Because of the wide range of responsibilities, the ability to quickly pick up new ideas and techniques is essential.  Excellent critical thinking skills and flexibility are a must.

*Position Requirements

The Associate Director will:

• Support senior analysts on research pieces across a range of industry-relevant topics;
• Investigate and analyze the latest industry, regulatory, and economic information qualitatively and quantitatively;
• Assist in development/testing/implementation of models used in the ratings process;
• Assist in the development of ratings criteria, including writing relevant reports, and coordinating documentation for the internal approval process;
• Build automation tools to enhance workflow efficiency;
• Create presentations and develop compelling graphics for both internal and external usage.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS/MA/MS/PhD degree in Economics, Statistics, Financial Engineering, Operations Research, Public Policy, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field, with preference given to strong cross-disciplinary coursework (esp. writing-focused)
• 3-10 years of experience
• Strong work ethics required.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and quantitative skills a must.
• Programming experience in Python, SQL, VBA, or R.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel.
• Experience in using quantitative analysis and statistical modelling.
• Self-motivated, and able to manage timelines across many disparate projects.
• Willingness and ability to quickly learn new concepts and techniques across a variety of topics.

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