General Description
Develop, interpret, and implement complex financial and accounting concepts, or techniques; specializing in the application of mathematical and statistical methods to financial and risk management problems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead a team of Quantitative Analyst and collaborate with other business areas to develop and maintain recurring quantitative analysis, reports and related services.
- Apply statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information.
- Analyze data using analysis software such as R, SAS, Strata, or SPSS.
- Develop predictive and forecasting models applied to Banking and Finance.
- Gather, evaluate, and relay both internal and economic data to predict different types of risks by making use of econometric and statistical methods.
- Conduct special studies to analyze complex financial actions and prepares recommendations for policy, procedures, control, or action.
- Analyzes financial information to determine present and future financial performance. Identifies trends and recommends improvements accordingly.
- Prepares studies, reports, and analyses such as budgets, forecasts, financial plan, regulatory requirements, statistical reports, cash flow projections, valuations, and business forecasts.
- Assist in the development of the budget, planning, and other corporate financial requirements. Maintains databases and ensures that the data are reliable.
- Provides analytical support and documents models as per model validation requirements.
Education
Bachelors degree in economy, Statistics, Mathematicsor a related quantitative field; a Master's degree is a plus.
Experience
At least five years of related experience.
Additional Requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Business Objects.
- Course work in Calculus, Financial Mathematics, Financial Accounting, Macro and Micro Economics, Programming, Probability, and Statistics.
- Knowledge of accounting principles, applicable laws, regulations and practices, financial markets, financial analysis, and reporting of financial data.
- Experience in applied numerical methods such as Internal Rates of Return, Cash Flow forecast, Net Present Value, Logistic Regression, Linear Regression, and CHAID.
- Proficiency in a statistical analysis software such as R, SAS, Strata, or SPSS.
- SQL programming
- Fully Bilingual: English/Spanish
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Important: The candidate must provide evidence of academic preparationor courses related to the job posting, if necessary.
ABOUT US
Popular is Puerto Rico's leading financial institution and have been evolving since it was founded over a century ago. From a small bank it has developed into a large corporation that offer a wide variety of services and financial solutions to our customers, with presence in the United States, the Caribbean and Latin America.
As employees, we are dedicated to making our customers dreams come true by offering financial solutions in each stage of their life. Our extensive trajectory demonstrates the resiliency and determination of our employees to innovate, reach for the right solutions and strongly support the communities we serve; therefore, we value their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds.
We reaffirm our commitment to always offer essential financial services and solutions for our customers and communities, including during emergency situations and/or natural disasters. Popular's employees are considered essential workers, whose role is critical in the continuity of these important services even under such circumstances. By applying to this position, you acknowledge that Popular may require your services during and immediately after any suc