For more than 20 years, financial institutions in the Federal, private and public sectors have called on FI Consulting to address complex and high-stakes analytical challenges that are closely scrutinized by executives, auditors, regulators and stakeholders. We help clients succeed by applying our core strengths in business applications of Data Management, Analytics, Modeling, and Business Architecture to gain insight, increase performance, manage risk, and improve operations.
FI Consulting is a fast-moving, high-growth firm with huge potential. FI offers variety, challenge, responsibility and the opportunity to realize your leadership potential.
FI's Financial Risk Management role encompasses the methodologies, tools, and approaches that help our client's protect their portfolios. The primary responsibility of this individual is to process and analyze data for risk management purposes, e.g., stress testing, risk reporting, acquisitions, loan origination, credit modeling, account maintenance, collections.
Responsibilities: Analyzing and interpreting complex data sets in various software packages using statistical and financial techniques
Work closely with model owners, business lines, and CFO organization to improve models and analytics through data
Collect data from various sources, build models and/or dashboards, perform analysis and interpret results to assist in making impactful business decisions
Assist in data strategy and governance, data quality, and data architecture and modeling projects
Required qualifications: BS/BA degree in a quantitative discipline such as finance, engineering, physics, statistics, or mathematics
3+ years of risk management (DFAST) and credit modeling experience at a financial institution
3+ years of experience in capturing, manipulating, and analyzing large datasets
Knowledge of data structures, data warehouse concepts, and data modeling
Knowledge of methods for preparing data for statistical models and/or Machine Learning models
Experience developing and automating extraction, transform, and load (ETL) processes including using enterprise data integration tools
Experience using enterprise database platforms (Oracle, IBM, SAP HANA, SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and cloud platforms
Experience writing SQL and programming knowledge in Python or R
Familiarity with data visualization tools and techniques
Ability to articulate highly technical information in a simple, concise, clear, and understandable manner
Preferred qualifications: Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline such as finance, engineering, physics, statistics, or mathematics
Experience with Single Family credit modeling Experience with Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs)
Prior consulting experience
CFA, FRM or similar professional certifications
Successful candidates will possess:? Desire to deliver exceptional value to FI's clients and teammates and take the necessary steps to enable their success
Proactive and innovative approaches to problem solving and solution development
Drive to always look for ways to improve processes
Reliability, trustworthiness, honesty, and commitment
Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new concepts quickly, and to take on a broad range of analytical and management tasks
Excellent communication, organizational, and technical writing skills
Ability to confidently interact with all levels of our clients' organizations
Desire to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment
What it's really like to work for us: You will work with a team of smart, talented people in a culture that is simultaneously driven, collegial, and supportive. We set high expectations for employees in the areas of project delivery excellence, building trusted client relationships, and continuous improvement. We insist on teamwork and collaboration.
As part of our meritocratic culture, we strongly encourage each of our employees to remain committed to "stretching" the levels of their most current professional strengths to continuously adapt, grow and expand their subject matter expertise for the benefit of adding value to our clients. The emphasis on stretch starts at the very top of our organization and is promoted throughout to all members of our team. The desire of our employees to stretch is critical to effectively, and with greater flexibility, plan project assignments and subsequently position our people and the company for future success.
Who We Are: FI Consulting is a 70+ person professional services firm that helps government and commercial financial institutions solve hard problems in data, analytics, modeling, and technology. Our professionals are specialists with expertise across a range of fields, for example:
Financial and economic modeling
Data analytics & visualization
Financial products and markets
Economics and statistics
Business process management and re-engineering
Our Company Values & Operates on: A Commitment to Creating Value for our Clients and our Employees
A Flat Management Structure that is Still Led by one of the Original Founders
An Emphasis on Teamwork and Cooperation
Employee Development and Career Growth
Continuous Improvement
An Entrepreneurial Culture that Rewards Finding, Developing, and Owning Business
Security Requirements: Authorized to work in the United States as a permanent resident or US Citizen. We are not able to sponsor or accept any VISA Holders at this time including OPT, H1B, EAD.
All job applicants will be required to successfully complete a background investigation, which will include a pre-employment drug screen and a credit check.
Secure and protect company and client data and information and prevent its improper disclosure.
FLSA Designation - This is an exempt position. FI Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. FI Consulting participates in E-Verify.
