Sr. Analyst Consultant

FI Consulting Arlington , VA 22201

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FI Consulting is seeking a full-time Sr. Analyst Consultant to work in our Arlington, VA Headquarters and throughout the Metro DC area on client projects

Responsibilities include:

Required:

Analyst/Consultant with model/model changes implementation experience. Need someone who can direct large Agile team from requirements, through development and testing, to migration to production. Working knowledge of PD & LGD models, SAS and Python, and experience with Agile methodology are required. Credit ModelingAgile, SAS/Python, Modeling, Residential Lending, AWS, strong Leadership experience with excellent soft skills

Desired:

Residential lending knowledge and AWS experience are desirable, but not required.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelors in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Math or other applicable quantitative or technical field

  • 5r years of professional experience working in financial services

  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint

  • Familiar with at least one of the following programming languages; VBA, SAS, SQL, STATA, MATLAB, or R

  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills

  • Able to work in a deadline-driven, project-based environment, where the schedule can be unpredictable

  • High attention to detail and ability to ensure high quality work

  • Team player willingness to contribute to all tasks needed to accomplish team goals

  • Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new concepts quickly, and to take on a broad range of analytical tasks

  • Excellent communication, organizational, and writing skills

  • Strong interest in technology

  • Desire to work in a fast-paced demanding environment

  • Ability to work independently and within a team

  • Authorization for permanent employment in the U.S. FI Consulting does not currently sponsor individuals for work authorization.

Who We Are: FI Consulting is a 65-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

What its 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. Teamwork and collaboration is at the heart of what we do.

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.

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Sr. Analyst Consultant

FI Consulting