Financial Risk Analyst - Military Veterans
at Flagstar
Job Description Summary:
JOB SUMMARY
The Financial Risk Analyst is a detail-oriented individual to support our Independent Risk Function overseeing Liquidity Risk, Interest Rate Risk, and Capital Stress Testing within the Risk Management Division. Responsible to focus on reporting and data analytics, while also providing quantitative assessment support, and ensuring independent oversight of the organization’s investment portfolio analytics. The role also involves operationalizing and maintaining the Issue Management Process using the Archer platform to support risk governance and compliance.
Job Description:
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Data Analytics and Reporting:Support the preparation and delivery of detailed risk reports, focusing on liquidity, interest rate, and capital risk metrics.
Analyze and visualize large datasets to identify trends, potential vulnerabilities, and actionable insights.
Ensure accuracy and timeliness of reports submitted to senior management and regulators.
Quantitative Risk Assessments:Assist in conducting scenario analysis and stress testing for liquidity, interest rate, and capital risks.
Collaborate with portfolio managers to evaluate risk-adjusted performance metrics for investment portfolios.
Support risk assessment and provide insights to enhance operational accuracy and reliability.
Issue Management Process:Operationalize and maintain the Independent Risk Function's Issue Management Process using Archer.
Track, escalate, and resolve identified issues, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and regulatory standards.
Streamline workflows to improve the efficiency of issue tracking and reporting within Archer.
Collaboration and Oversight:Work closely with first line, second line, and third line units to ensure cohesive risk governance.
Support audit and regulatory review processes by providing clear and accurate documentation.
Stay up-to-date on risks practices to enhance skills.
ADDITIONAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Performs special projects, and additional duties and responsibilities as required.
Consistently adheres to regulatory and compliance policies and standards linked to the job as listed and complete required compliance trainings. Accountable to maintain compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Required Qualifications:
Education level required: Undergraduate Degree (4 years or equivalent) in Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Risk Management, or related field.
Minimum experience required: 1+ Years experience in financial risk, data analysis, or a similar role.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education level preferred: Master's Degree (or Postgraduate equivalent) in Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Risk Management, or related field.
Job Competencies:
Familiarity with liquidity, interest rate, and capital risk principles.
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Big Data Tools).
Strong quantitative skills with proficiency in analytical tools (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB, SQL, Tableau).
Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Excellent communication skills to present complex data to diverse stakeholders.
Physical demands (ADA): No unusual physical exertion is involved.
Flagstar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, or national origin.
Hicksville, NY
On December 1, 2022, New York Community Bank (NYCB) and Flagstar Bank joined together to become one company. Today, New York Community Bancorp, Inc. is the parent company of Flagstar Bank, N.A., one of the largest regional banks in the country. The company is headquartered in Hicksville, New York, with regional headquarters in Troy, Michigan. The combined company has assets of nearly $90 billion.
Together, we operate almost 390 branches across 10 states, including strong footholds in the Northeast and Midwest with exposure to high growth markets in the Southeast and on the West Coast. Its Flagstar Mortgage Division operates a national residential mortgage business through more than 80 retail home lending offices and a wholesale network of 3,000 third-party mortgage originators. We believe in cultivating a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace that engages employees, broadens perspectives, and encourages teamwork. We hire people who represent the talents, experiences, backgrounds, and diversity of the communities we serve.
Together our goal is to deliver a new energy in banking to our customers, opening new doors for financial and personal success. Customers will have access to a broad spectrum of technology, products and services—all with a shared customer-first approach. Relationships are at the center of all that we do, enhanced by our commitment to delivering local market expertise, personalized solutions, and a long-standing focus on strengthening our communities.