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Attn Recent Grads: Job Opening at Fannie Mae

Financial Modeler

JOB INFORMATION

 

Using mathematical models drawn from Economics, Statistics, probability theory, or pure mathematics, develop models of how existing or possible assets, products, derivatives, or markets might behave under varying conditions. Develop methods consistent with pertinent discipline for assessing the effects of different variables acting on the asset or market being examined. May develop tests or standards for judging the accuracy or predictive powers of the models being developed. May confer with capital market or product specialists to determine needs for analysis or to acquire empirical data to use in model building or validation. 

 

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS

 

Confer with business unit, risk management or other corporate office to determine what asset, transaction, process, or capital segment is to be subject to analysis using a model. May acquire data for use in developing and/or testing the model.

 

Develop/refine/test model using established quantitative methods. Run against data provided by business unit or extracted from appropriate database.

 

Using existing quantitative model or develop new model, to project performance of hybrid financial instruments such as derivatives. Apply model to empirical data from such assets and refine as needed.

 

Define requirements for new functionality, provide prototype code and test results to assist Common Analytics Platform (CAP) in implementing new and refining existing valuation methods.

 

Research financial model operating results for a particular business unit, product line and the like; provide data support and propose explanations for valuation models and changes over time.

 

Research and recommend the usage of financial tool kit functions (curve building, derivatives schedule generation and consult with other modelers, financial engineers and management staff regarding the use of these tools

 

Fannie Mae - Research Analyst

Our Company:

Fannie Mae exists to expand affordable housing and bring global capital to local communities in order to serve the U.S. housing market. Today, our focus is on preventing foreclosures, making mortgages and rental housing as affordable as possible, and supporting the housing recovery. We are rapidly building and realigning our company to better serve the market as we support the Administration’s Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan. Join our dedicated, diverse, high-performing workforce and put your unique talents to good use as we work with our partners to advance our nation’s housing recovery.

The Opportunity:

Fannie Mae will be hiring recent graduates for a unique training program opportunity. This program will offer select candidates a robust training opportunity to learn programming in the SAS language and an opportunity to develop analytical skills through research assignments and report generation. Participants will also receive training from the top PhDs in the industry on applications including Microsoft Office Suite, Unix, Oracle, and SQL. Using these tools and through hands-on experience and interaction with the best professionals in the business, training program participants will gain a strong understanding of the mortgage industry in the areas of automated underwriting, property valuation and credit pricing.

Fannie Mae is seeking students with a variety of majors including liberal arts, economics, and business who have an interest in learning and gaining practical training in economic modeling. We look for demonstrated academic success with evidence of a strong performance in a technical or mathematical class, research project or work experience. We look for highly motivated self-starters who can effectively contribute to a team atmosphere and have demonstrated leadership qualities through extracurricular activities. Applicants should also possess superior communication skills and a goals-oriented mindset. No previous computer or business training or experience is required.

Research Analyst Training Program participants will work in our Washington, D.C. Offices. Selected candidates will be exposed to and gain an understanding of the housing industry, including:

· The U.S. housing policy and its impact on homeownership
· The fixed-income capital markets for mortgage securities and other products
· Application of computer models in the forecasting of consumer behavior and real estate markets

Custom Staffing of Westchester - Operations Support - Foreign Exchange Cash and Options

Description

Management and oversight over the day to day Confirmations process for FX Cash and None Deliverable Forwards.

Functions include:

- Trade Capture and Trade Affirmation

- Reconciliation, documentation and settlement of proprietary and liquidity transactions

- Regulatory Reporting and exception management validation of risk vs client affirmation

- Strong client interaction

- Interaction with Trading and Sales

 

Skills Required

• For this position, knowledge of Foreign Exchange Cash and Options is preferred.
• Knowledge of settlement and confirmations processes is required.
• Experience in supporting Corporate Clients, Hedge Funds and Money Managers preferred.
• Previous experience using Misys, FXAll and ALERT is a plus.

 

Skills Desired-The ideal candidate should be comfortable interacting with many people on a daily basis. The candidate should also have strong time management skills and have working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

To read more about the position, log in to your Career4Terps (C4T) account(http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/) and search for the job title.

World Business Lenders - Credit Officer

Description

 

The candidate will be trained in four disciplines where s/he will spend two to three months in each rotation. The above mentioned disciplines include roles within Loan Processing, Credit Review, Loss Mitigation and Credit Analysis departments of the company. Initially, the candidate will research, processes and analyze loan applications. Job responsibilities include working with Sales Officers to obtain borrower information and working with the Operations team to prepare the loan package. In time, the Credit Analyst is expected to attend the Investment Committee and present loan recommendations to the CEO and the Investment Managers.

Furthermore, the candidate will:
1. Analyze credit risk for loan applications,
2. Detect potential fraud
3. Examine data for patterns and correlations between portfolio variables,
4. Review legal documents such as contracts, mortgages, and lease agreements and present findings to the Investment Committee,
5. Discuss recovery strategies with outside legal counsel,
6. Value vehicular and real estate collateral,
This is an extremely hybrid job which requires a high level of communication and quantitative skills. The candidate will have extensive exposure to multiple departments within the firm along with a direct exposure to the CEO of the company. The rotational program is intended to train the candidate to effectively communicate credit concerns, formulate alternate loan structures and approve credits within prescribed credit authority.

Capital Performance Group - Business Analyst

Description

About Capital Performance Group

Capital Performance Group is a management consulting firm located in Washington, DC. Our firm provides advisory, planning, analytic, and project management services to the financial services industry. Our clients include commercial banks, thrifts, non-depository financial services companies, industry trade associations, vendors to the industry, and government agencies involved in the financial services industry. Our senior consulting members have, on average, twenty years of experience working with financial services companies as strategists, marketers, and operational managers. We understand what drives performance in the financial services industry and how to help our clients meet their business and financial objectives.

Our assignments encompass strategic planning, marketing, financial management and project implementation and cover topics such as business performance analysis and improvement, competitive market assessment, distribution planning, strategic planning and product development. As a small, entrepreneurial company, CPG offers professional and financial growth opportunities for its staff.

For more information on CPG, please visit our website at www.capitalperform.com.

CPG Business Analyst Responsibilities (full-time position)

CPG's Business Analyst Program offers a unique combination of work experience, skills training, and professional mentoring. Analysts act as important members of client engagement teams, taking the lead role in generating required research and analytics and taking part in brainstorming sessions with the consulting staff to develop insights for solving business challenges faced by our clients. CPG’s Business Analysts gain exposure to both the consulting and financial services industries.

American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research - Fall Intern: National Research Initiative

Description

 

AEI's National Research Initiative (NRI) seeks to identify and support research by university-based academics, emerging scholars, and other intellectuals engaged in the exploration of pressing public policy issues. NRI projects cover a wide variety of topics in U.S. domestic policy, including income inequality, immigration, and health care. Duties will include specific research tasks for NRI scholars, book marketing efforts, compiling materials for NRI newsletters, and some administrative support.

Qualifications

 

Individuals with an interest in domestic policy and background in economics and/or political science are encouraged to apply.

To read more about the position, log in to your Career4Terps (C4T) account(http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/) and search for the job title.

Business Forward - Policy Internship

Description

 

The policy team at Business Forward provides commentary and analysis for developments inside and outside Washington. As a policy intern, you will be able to research and gain experience in a number of different issue areas, while looking at each from the perspective of business owners. The policy intern will work closely with the rest of the team in conducting research and creating content.

Responsibilities include:
• Researching policy issues related to business and the economy
• Tracking releases of economic indicators and policy reports
• Contributing to issue briefs and reports
• Creating content for social media
• Attending policy discussions and events

Qualifications

 

Applicants are expected to have strong skills in research and writing, as well as experience with using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Applicants with experience using other data visualization software will be given added consideration. Candidates should have a strong interest in policy analysis and approaching specific issues from a business perspective. Please provide a brief writing sample, resume, and cover letter with your application.

 The internship is located in our Washington, D.C. office, and can be done on either a part-time or full-time basis. We are seeking candidates for a 16-week fall 2014 program. Applications will be due by July 9th and interviews will occur on a rolling basis.

 

To read more about the position, log in to your Career4Terps (C4T) account(http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/) and search for the job title.

American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research - Fall Intern: Poverty Studies

Description

 

AEI’s Poverty Studies program seeks to identify and develop better policies to improve the work and welfare of low-income Americans. The Poverty Studies program addresses a host of social services programs, including cash welfare, food assistance, and employment programs, among many others.

Qualifications

 

Internship duties will include specific research tasks for AEI Poverty Studies scholars and staff including data manipulation, retrieval, and analysis; creating and formatting charts, graphic displays, and tables; helping to organize conferences and seminars related to poverty studies; and some administrative tasks. Those with interest in social services policy and with a background in economics are encouraged to apply.

 

To read more about the position, log in to your Career4Terps (C4T) account(http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/) and search for the job title.

AlphaSights - Analyst

Entry Level Analyst (December 2014 Graduate)
New York, New York

Interested in Financial Services or Consulting? Looking for a more dynamic, entrepreneurial experience? Join the Knowledge Revolution at AlphaSights!

Founded in 2008, AlphaSights is a fast-paced entrepreneurial firm. We offer passionate, driven individuals the opportunity to work as part of a committed and successful team in a positive, collaborative environment. We are continuously looking for new Analysts to join our offices in Europe, Asia and the Americas.

The Role:

 As an Analyst, your role is to connect decision-makers seeking situation- specific knowledge with industry specialists who possess it. Acting as an intermediary between our clients and targeted industry experts, your role is to take detailed client briefs, honing in on the client's knowledge gap and distilling the specialist knowledge required. You then identify, engage and deliver leading industry figures in response to these needs. Having mastered the core project management, research and communication skills, you will be given responsibility for managing your own clients, recruiting and coaching more junior colleagues, and building your own book of business.

The Analyst role provides candidates with exciting frontline responsibility at the nexus between the capital markets and global industry. Possessing the confidence to initiate conversations with demanding client and industry professionals alike is critical to your success in this role. Besides a generous compensation package, AlphaSights offers clear career progression as well as unique opportunities for ambitious individuals to lead innovation within the firm, and to expand our business into new geographies and client segments.