First Technology Federal Credit Union Careers

Description

• Validate and maintain First Tech’s ALM model (ZM Desk) for interest rate risk management and net interest income simulations
• Aggregate data from multiple source systems to research and analyze root causes of identified risk trends
• Review and present asset/liability management (ALM) reports
• Analyze the interest rate risk position utilizing results from the ALM analysis
• Assess the accuracy of various assumptions in the ALM model such as prepayment speeds, deposit betas, decay rates etc.
• Proactively identify gaps, validate data, recognize errors, and make modifications to programs to meet changing needs, and recommend changes for approval and implementation
• Prepare, deliver and/or present methodology and modeling results for senior leadership, committees, and other business units, effectively communicating analytical insights and logical thinking
• Develop and present scenarios that align with the current and projected business plan

Essential Skills

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an analyst role, preferably in the financial services industry
• Experience applying and developing analytical methods, and working with financial models
• Experience using ALM software: ZM Desk preferred
• Ability to anticipate needs and prioritize projects in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and high-volume peaks while producing high-quality work
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to express ideas concisely and logically to all levels
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Knowledge of analytical/quantitative tools such as Python or R is a bonus but not required
• Advanced SQL skills and understanding of relational databases preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Excel 
• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in finance, statistical, Quantitative, or related field is preferred, or equivalent work experience

• Traditional medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401K matching up to 5% per pay period
• Accrue up to 17 days of Paid Time Off your first year of employment
• 11 paid federal holidays
• Special employee pricing on lending products such as mortgage, auto, and personal loans (eligibility for special employee pricing is subject to standard account requirements and underwriting criteria)