Sr. Manager, QRM Development

Overview

PenFed is hiring a (Remote) Sr. Manager, QRM Development.  Reporting to the VP, Financial Risk Modeling & Integration within the Financial Analysis & Forecasting group, the incumbent will provide leadership for a team responsible for the management, oversight, and delivery of the credit union’s QRM (Quantitative Risk Management) applications. This includes the processes and assumptions necessary for modeling effective asset/liability management, income forecasting, capital planning & stress testing, funds transfer pricing, and liquidity risk management. The incumbent will rely on advanced experience, judgment, and problem-solving ability to accomplish goals and guide complex modeling and implementation efforts.

Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and the position will perform other duties as assigned.

• Leads the efficient execution, coordination, and continued development of interest rate risk modeling, income forecasting, FTP, liquidity risk, and capital planning & stress testing within the credit union’s QRM infrastructure.
• Coordinates and provides oversight for the implementation of behavioral and credit loss forecasting models into the QRM framework to support credit loss, prepayment/attrition, and pricing activities in support of capital sensitivity analysis and income forecasting.
• Oversees testing and implementation of new QRM functionality that will add value for the Balance Sheet Management and Financial Planning teams. Works closely with forecasters, modelers, and business units to continue improving QRM modeling approaches and assumptions to provide an integrated framework for risk management.
• Maintains and strengthens technical relationships with other units and departments involved in the modeling effort for PPNR, credit risk forecasting, and ALLL models, including data requirements, model quality, and timely delivery of models to be implemented within the QRM framework.
• Maintains extensive knowledge of modeling requirements for existing and emerging PenFed financial products and provides senior-level coordination for necessary data requirements with the Finance data team.

  Directs the preparation and maintenance of high-quality process and model change documentation that satisfies internal model risk policies, audit requirements, and corporate governance.

   

Qualifications

Equivalent combination of education and experience is considered.

• Advanced degree in a quantitative subject, such as Economics or Finance; CFA certification, or a combination of education and experience that provides the necessary skills and knowledge to satisfactorily perform the job.
• Minimum of eight (8) years’ experience working with advanced econometric, statistical, and/or forecasting tools using ALM, FTP, CCAR, liquidity and other financial risk management models, including extensive understanding of retail lending, required.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience, required.
• Minimum five (5) years QRM Balance Sheet Management system experience; strong familiarity with QRM forecasting capabilities and the integration of externally developed models into the QRM framework is preferred.
• Extensive understanding of cashflow modeling across retail lending and funding programs such as auto, mortgage, credit cards, and student loans, as well as demand and time deposits
• Generalized, working understanding of SQL or similar data query competencies.
• Python coding a plus as well as relevant experience using AI tools such as Copilot preferred.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position will supervise employees.

 

Licenses and Certifications

CFA Certification
 

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to an indoor office setting with moderate noise.

*Most roles require working in an office setting with moderate noise and the ability to lift 25 pounds.*

 

Travel

Ability to travel to various worksites and be on-call may be required.

 

Pay Transparency
The anticipated starting salary range for this role is $97,400.00 - $195,010.00
This position is eligible for an organizational performance based annual bonus, subject to board discretion and approval.
This position is eligible for an individual performance based annual bonus.

Requires 8+ years in financial risk modeling, 3+ years supervising, 5+ years QRM experience, quantitative expertise, CFA certification, SQL knowledge, and understanding of cashflow modeling and retail lending.

Key Responsibilities

• leading risk modeling
• coordinating model implementation
• directing documentation

Skills & Tools

QRM, ALM, FTP, CCAR, SQL, Python, Microsoft Copilot

Job Details

• Category: Finance and Accounting
• Seniority: Senior Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — McLean, Virginia, United States
• Salary: USD 97,400 – 195,010 / year
• Languages: English

Benefits

• 401k matching
• Retirement plan

About PenFed Credit Union

A credit union providing financial products and services to members. — Industry: Finance