Associate, Mortgage Modeling & Research
Location: Flexible
Total Compensation: $200,000-$230,000
Summary:
A top investment management firm is seeking a highly analytical Associate to join its Mortgage Research team. This role sits at the intersection of Quantitative Research and Mortgage Servicing Rights Strategy, offering a unique opportunity to work on short-term, high-impact projects that directly support investment and risk decisions. The team is known for its rigorous modeling, collaborative culture, and strong integration with business units. This is an ideal role for someone with 1-5 years of experience in statistical modeling and a strong interest in applying data science to real-world mortgage analytics. The position offers flexibility in location and the chance to work closely with senior stakeholders across the firm.
Key Responsibilities:
- Validate and calibrate mortgage prepayment and default models to ensure accuracy and predictive strength
- Conduct back-testing and performance analysis to monitor model effectiveness
- Analyze mortgage data to uncover behavioral trends and inform model enhancements
- Support the development of new modeling techniques and empirical research
- Translate complex statistical outputs into actionable insights for business teams
- Collaborate with stakeholders to improve the application of prepayment models in strategic decisions
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, or a related field
- 1-5 years of experience in statistical modeling, ideally within the mortgage or financial services industry
- Proficiency in Python and SQL for data analysis and model development
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work across teams and projects
Preferred Skills:
- Familiarity with mortgage data and servicing analytics
- Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Apply now to join a dynamic research team where your work will directly impact investment strategies and model innovation.
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