Quantitative Analytics Senior Tech Lead - Multifamily Model Research

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Position Overview:

Are you curious, entrepreneurial, and analytical? Do you enjoy solving complex real-world problems with advanced quantitative techniques? Freddie Mac's Multifamily Modeling team within Multifamily Portfolio and Risk Management is seeking a Quantitative Analytics Senior Tech Lead to develop and manage quantitative models, deliver analytics, and create methodologies that support decision-making and risk management within the $500Bn+ Multifamily business.

You will lead projects, coordinate with stakeholders, and work independently to conduct data analysis, model development, prototyping, testing, and cross-team collaboration. Ideal candidates have strong mathematical/statistical modeling expertise and robust programming skills, with experience in time series econometrics or large-scale simulation models (e.g., Monte Carlo simulations, multi-scenario forecasting engines, cash-flow simulators).

Our Impact:

• Drive quantitative research and modeling for multifamily credit risk, economic capital, risk rating, and costing/pricing analytics.
• Innovate analytics to improve efficiency and strengthen risk management.
• Ensure compliance with model risk governance and regulatory standards.

Your Impact:

• Perform advanced research to develop and enhance modeling approaches for MF credit models.
• Develop and implement statistical models using common programming languages.
• Provide analytical support across multifamily business functions.
• Translate model insights into actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Manage projects effectively and communicate progress clearly.
• Support model governance activities to ensure compliance.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field preferred; 10+ years relevant experience in quantitative modeling, mortgage credit risk, commercial real estate analytics, financial risk management, or related fields.
• Expertise in predictive modeling, econometrics, optimization, machine learning, and Monte Carlo simulations.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, C++, SQL, or SAS.
• Proficiency in designing stochastic processes, modeling risk drivers, and validating simulation outputs.
• Experience in financial modeling, model validation, and analytics.
• Ability to translate business requirements into modeling and analytics solutions.
• Strong project management skills and ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of financial services and mortgage finance preferred.

Keys to Success in this Role:

• Ownership of work, can-do attitude and collaborative mindset.
• Self-motivated and able to work efficiently under pressure.
• Innovative problem-solving and research skills.
• Detail-oriented while maintaining strategic perspective.
• Strong coding and analytical/statistical skills.
• Ability to justify modeling choices and present results effectively.

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Time-type:Full time

FLSA Status:Exempt

Freddie Mac offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and market-leading benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

This position has an annualized market-based salary range of $159,000 - $239,000 and is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.