Data Analyst, Business Analyst
- Kainos Innovative Solutions Inc
111 Days Ago
50-60 per W2 Hourly
NA
Remote
4-6 Years
Required Skills: aws, brd ,frd, sdlc, agile
Job Description
Data Analyst/Business Analyst:
Business Analyst
Data Analyst
Junior Data Analyst
Business Data Analyst
Senior Data Analyst
Business Analyst Consultant
Senior Business Analyst
Business Analyst Contractor
Top Skills - Must Haves:
Business Analysis
SQL
Business Requirements
AWS
Top Skills' Details:
Mortgage Experience: Understanding market risk within mortgage terms.
Complex Risk Management Application: Managing fixed income portfolio consisting of MBS, Derivatives & Debt products.
Business Analysis and Data Analysis Skills: 70/30 split (BA vs. DA) - writing business requirements, process flow diagrams, data uploads.
AWS Services: Exposure to S3, Redshift (team is entirely in the cloud).
SQL: Ability to write complex SQL queries.
Key Skills:
1. Strong SQL
2. Data Analysis Skills
3. Requirements Documentation (BRDs, FRDs, Solution Specifications)
4. Python (highly desired)
5. SDLC/Agile Experience
6. AWS Experience
7. Mortgage Industry Experience
8. FRM/CFA Certification (a plus)
Secondary Skills - Nice to Haves:
Strong Communication
Job Description:
Business Requirements/Data Analyst
Futures are made. The inspiring work we do makes an affordable home a reality and a difference in the lives of Americans. Every day offers compelling opportunities to modernize the nation's housing finance system while being part of an inclusive team using new, emerging technologies. Here, you will help lead our industry forward, enhance your technical expertise, and make your career.
This role is essential for the MRP Platform in support of the Market Risk Platform. The person will be responsible for new enhancements, releases, and maintenance activities; which will assist in filling the gap created by additional demand due to HA.
Responsibilities:
Use advanced requirements analysis and data analytics to create business process flows and algorithms for analytical or product development processes.
Develop or refine computer applications for deeper analysis of financial asset performance, asset pricing, new asset classes, or information needed to measure and hedge risk.
Provide ongoing analysis of new financial asset classes and suggest program modifications as necessary.
Test applications for accuracy and functionality before deployment.
Impact:
Confer with product managers, business unit management, and capital markets staff to determine analytical or product-related needs.
Report quantitatively on data attributes and parameters of proposed transactions or risk factors.
Perform ad hoc analyses and assist managers with analytical, valuation, or pricing projects.
Redefine and implement new risk indicators, consult with business owners, and design interfaces to record key indicators.
Design test cases and test applications for various analytical, pricing, risk management, or credit pricing systems.
Experience Required:
Minimum 4 years of experience.
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, Business, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field.
Desired Experience and Skills:
4-6 years of related experience.
Experience with requirements analysis and documentation.
Exposure to relational and dimensional data model concepts.
Technical skills: Data analysis using SQL, Excel, Business Intelligence Reporting (MicroStrategy/Tableau).
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
Strong collaboration and organizational skills.
Experience with business process re-engineering and/or continuous process improvement.
Experience with Fixed Income Instruments, Risk Management, System & Data Analysis.
Subject matter expertise in mortgage finance, fixed income analysis, and risk management.
Experience working in an AWS environment.
FRM or CFA Certification (a plus).
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Strong communication skills.
Employee Value Proposition (EVP): Work in a dynamic environment where you can make a significant impact on the housing finance system. Enjoy opportunities for career growth and technical skill enhancement.
Work Environment:
Prefer hybrid work (1-2 days a week) in either Dallas, TX or Herndon, VA.
Remote work is also an option.
