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Freddie Mac

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Econometrics Manager – Affordable Housing

JOE ID Number: 2016-02_111455733
Date Posted: 08/04/2016
Date Inactive: 01/31/2017
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Econometrics Manager – Affordable Housing
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: McLean, Virginia, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: 00 -- Default: Any Field
Full Text of JOE Listing:

Freddie Mac is currently seeking a Econometrics Manager (Affordable Housing) to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and/or analyzing quantitative models; developing strategies to analyze and interpret output of models or analytic applications; planning, executing, and documenting analysis of complex financial models; providing modeling and analytical assistance to a line of business or product areas; evaluating and managing risks associated with the company’s models; performing detailed model validation reviews; establishing performance thresholds; researching model approaches; providing innovative, thorough and practical solutions to an extensive range of demanding problems; and receiving assignments in the form of objectives and determining how to use resources to meet schedules and goals.

Additional Responsibilities:
• Provides guidance to subordinates within the latitude of established company policies
• Recommend changes to policies and establishes procedures that affect immediate organization’s operation
• Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors
• Acts as an advisor to subordinates to meet schedules and/or resolve technical problems
• Develop and administer schedules, performance requirements, and budget responsibilities
• Manage the coordination of the activities of a section or department
• Research and publish evolving needs of the Affordable lending and Access to Credit markets
• Support analytics for new offerings, programs and services

Qualifications:
• College degree in Finance, Economics, or Quantitative discipline
• At least 8 years of related experience and 2+ years of Management experience
• Ability to perform complex financial analysis, calculations, and systems tasks with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness
• Strong background in computer science or econometrics
• Capability to develop and estimate econometric models including but not limited to linear regressions
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Proficiency with SAS, Stata, R and/or similar analytical software or programming experience
• Advanced Degree in Finance, Economics, or Quantitative discipline is preferred

For consideration, please apply online at: http://www.freddiemac.jobs/job/6601737/econometrics-manager-affordable-housing-mc-lean-va/

Today, Freddie Mac makes home possible for one in four home borrowers and is one of the largest sources of financing for multifamily housing. Join our smart, creative and dedicated team and you’ll do important work for the housing finance system and make a difference in the lives of others. Freddie Mac is an equal opportunity and top diversity employer. EOE, M/F/D/V.

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