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Director - Financial Engineering

AT Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae

Director - Financial Engineering

Washington, DC

At Fannie Mae, futures are made. The inspiring work we do helps make a home a possibility for millions of homeowners and renters. Every day offers compelling opportunities to impact the future of the housing industry while being part of an inclusive team thriving in an energizing, flexible environment. Here, you will grow your career and help create access to fair, affordable housing finance.

Job Description

In this compelling leadership position, you will lead the team responsible for applying financial models, advanced tools or techniques and financial industry knowledge to support the single-family business in the structuring of Fannie Mae's Credit Risk Transfer (CRT) deals to optimize capital efficiency. Your efforts will enable Fannie Mae to optimize its multi-billion-dollar CRT program, which covers both Capital Markets as well as reinsurance executions. Work will include leading a CRT analytics group and working with stakeholder to optimize deal issuance while providing thought leadership to senior management as they incorporate CRT into capital planning activities.

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THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE
The Director - Financial Engineering role will offer you the flexibility to make each day your own, while working alongside people who care so that you can deliver on the following responsibilities:


  • As the leader providing analytics for Credit Risk transfer issuance, leverage suite of analytics toolkit to optimize CRT structures
  • Lead the development, testing, implementation and enhancement of models used for CRT structuring in alignment with model management governance standards, including potential changes needed to optimize the models and processes within the team
  • Represent the financial implications of CRT to senior management as they strategize about capital optimization
  • Manage relationships across finance, the SF business and the broader analytics user community
  • Monitor industry trends in structured products and regulatory risk transfers to guide future structuring decisions.
  • Develop and maintain a diverse team consisting of associates focused on modelling structured products, coding and financial analysis.

Qualifications

THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

Minimum Required Experiences:


  • 8+ years experience in financial analysis
  • Experience leading analytics team supporting business decision making
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Desired Experiences:

  • Bachelor degree or equivalent; Master degree preferred
  • Expertise in structured products in mortgage space
  • Knowledge of Fannie Mae's credit risk transfer program and products
  • Knowledge of mortgage performance modelling
  • Working experience in large financial institutions managing financial models and their implementation
  • Expertise in understanding of regulatory capital

Leadership Skills

  • Experience leading teams supporting financial analysis to ensure appropriate skillsets, training, and development of the team.
  • Adept at working with teams respectfully and cooperatively while working toward a common goal
  • Proficient written and oral communication skills, particularly the ability to deliver complex technical information to diverse audiences in a meaningful way
  • Bring insight to stakeholders (including our regulators) leveraging financial expertise and understanding of business objectives.
  • Demonstrate the ability to build trust and credibility both within the team and with key stakeholder groups through effective collaboration, insightful analysis, and the ability to influence

Additional information

The hiring range for this role is set forth on each of our job postings located on Fannie Mae's Career Site. Final salaries will generally vary within that range based on factors that include but are not limited to, skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications. This position is eligible to participate in a Fannie Mae incentive program (subject to the terms of the program). As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Fannie Mae offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle, and other benefits and perks that enhance an employee's physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. See more here.

Qualifications

Education:
Bachelor's Level Degree (Required), Master's Level Degree

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Fannie Mae is primarily a hybrid company. We embrace flexibility for our employees while providing office space for in-person work and collaboration. This role is classified as open to remote. If you speak with a Recruiter, they will provide you with more information about the definition of this classification.

Fannie Mae is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, personal appearance, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the application process, email us at careers_mailbox@fanniemae.com

Requisition compensation:
172000
to
234000

Client-provided location(s): Washington, DC, USA
Job ID: Fannie-REF13683Z_P-111847-102
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • FSA
    • On-Site Gym
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Adoption Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Financial Counseling
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns