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Freddie Mac

Data Analytics Professional

Freddie Mac, Falls Church, Virginia, United States, 22042

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Quantitative Risk Analytics Professional

At Freddie Mac, our mission of Making Home Possible is what motivates us, and it's at the core of everything we do. Since our charter in 1970, we have made home possible for more than 90 million families across the country. Join an organization where your work contributes to a greater purpose. We're building a better housing finance system that's providing global investors innovative opportunities to invest in the U.S. housing market and seeking a Quantitative Risk Analytics Professional to join the Quality Control (QC) Sampling, Analytics & Reporting team in the Single-Family division to help us accomplish this. Our team is responsible for QC sampling, analyzing and reporting to help manage the mortgage underwriting quality. The position will be tasked with creating and maintaining systems and processes, performing data research and analyses and preparing reports and presentations to support the Quality Control Sampling and Analytics function. Apply and pair your reporting and analysis skills with purpose! We serve as a gatekeeper of Freddie Mac's front-end business. The QC function filters through large volumes of loans funded by the company, samples loans for underwriting review, and analyzes the review results. We measure the underwriting quality of our loans, target loans with high underwriting risk, and help to mitigate the credit loss through selecting non-performing loans for QC review. Your job can be divided into two categories: Routine Processes and Reports and New Initiatives Support You will be the key person to build the reports and analytics around QC functions Develop new and maintain existing methods and processes to sustain the quality, timeliness, reliability, and usefulness of the team's deliverables to support business decisions in Quality Control (QC) Sampling and Analytics function Execute monthly and quarterly baseline processes and reports. Analyze and interpret process and report outputs in the context of QC as well as in the larger context of credit risk for Freddie Mac Prepare and maintain documentation for processes, systems, and procedures Validate, research and analyze data to frame and answer analytical questions. Present ideas and recommendations to management. Gain in-depth understanding of source data and related controls Participate in the development of an analytical framework for new initiatives Receive assignments in the form of analytics deliverables and determine how to meet schedules and goals College degree in Statistics, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science or related field or equivalent experience; work towards advanced studies/degree preferred. Typically, 2+ years of proven experience, preferably in mortgage industry or financial services industry Proven demonstrated proficiency in programming languages, preferably SAS and SQL Must have experience in analyzing and manipulating large datasets 3-5 years recent (preferably working professional) experience with analytical and/or data manipulation tools such as SQL, SAS, R, Python Knowledge of and experience with single-family mortgage credit risk data, preferably related to GSEs preferred Self-motivated, pro-active, and committed problem solver Proven quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills Strong interpersonal skills both oral and written Excellent SAS and SQL programming skills Able to handle several priorities, meet deadlines, identify and advance issues appropriately to the management Advanced qualifications or experience in Statistics, Economics, Business, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science or related field Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site. We consider all applicants for all positions without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical and mental disability, pregnancy, ethnicity, genetic information or any other protected categories under applicable federal, state or local laws. We will ensure that individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. A safe and secure environment is critical to Freddie Mac's business. This includes employee commitment to our acceptable use policy, applying a vigilance-first approach to work, supporting regulatory mandates, and using best practices to protect Freddie Mac from potential threats and risk. Employees exercise this responsibility by executing against policies and procedures and adhering to privacy & security obligations as required via training programs.