Quantitative Modeling Analyst Salt Lake City (In Office)

Zions Bancorporation is one of the nations premier financial services companies operating as a collection of great banks under local brands and management teams in high-growth western markets. Zions is regularly recognized by American Banker magazine as having a top banking team in its list of The Most Powerful Women in Banking. Our customers consistently vote us as the best bank in our local markets. We value our employees and we are committed to search out recognize and create fulfilling opportunities for outstanding people within our organization rewarding them for their contributions to our success. We recognize that banking is a local business and that to be successful we must have very strong ties to the communities we serve and strong relationships with our customers.

With benefits starting on day one 12 bank holidays profit sharing and company-matched 401(k) contributions Zions is dedicated to being an employer of choice in our communities. At Zions the possibilities are endless. You bring the talent; we bring the opportunity.

Zions Bancorporations Corporate Quantitative Analytics team is transforming what it means to work for a financial institution. With a commitment to technology and innovation we have been providing our community clients and colleagues the best experience possible for over 150 years. Help us transform our workforce of the future today.

We are currently seeking a Quantitative Modeling Analyst as part of our Corporate Quantitative Analytics (CQA) team. The CQA team is responsible for developing models used across the bank in multiple processes including Capital Planning Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) Asset Liability and more. The results from the CQA models help the bank manage risks contribute to public financial statements and have Executive and Board level visibility. We focus on creating business value through predictive analytics.

The Quantitative Modeling Analyst will:

• Design test and validate credit loss models used in various processes and procedures across the bank.

• Perform modeling data analytics and programming in Python R SAS and SQL.

• Be responsible for developing and running forecast models.

• Analyze inputs to the model and help interpret the results.

• Assist in building presentation to communicate key model drivers and findings.

• Collaborate with subject matter experts to capture all relevant risk driver in models.

• Build tools to assist in model development and implementation.

• Document models and processes.

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree required in math statistics financial engineering econometrics or related field.

• Knowledge of financial/statistical programing such as Python R SAS etc.

• Experience with SQL and working with large data sets.

• Extensive knowledge of statistical analysis practices principles applications and modeling methods.

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to develop financial models.

• Solid written and verbal communication skills and the ability to prepare oral and written reports.

• Ability to work in a deadline-oriented environment.

• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.

• Ability to identify research coordinate and resolve issues.

• Must be organized detail-oriented and able to multi-task.

Preferred Requirements:

• Masters Degree in relevant field.

• 2 to 4 years experience of directly related experience.

• A combination of post graduate education and experience may meet qualifications.

• Understanding of finance and the banking industry.

• Applicable internships or work experience in financial model development a plus.

Located in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City the Zions Bank Building serves as the headquarters of both Zions Bancorporation and Zions Bank. The building sits adjacent to City Creek Center a world-class shopping and dining destination with more than 100 stores and restaurants. The Zions Bank Building stands tall among Salt Lake Citys central business district providing hundreds of team members with an exceptional work environment and features such as:

• Easy access to the City Creek UTA TRAX station as well as various electric vehicle charging stations in most City Creek area garages;

• An employee-only fitness center and bike storage;

• An employee lounge kitchen micro market game tables couches and TVs;

• Private mothers rooms and lockers; and

• Access to downtown shopping dining arts and entertainment.