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Position Overview:
Freddie Mac’s Investments & Capital Markets Division is currently seeking a Quantitative Analytics Professional within the Models & Analytics team to be responsible for the creation, development, and execution of analytic models in support of Counterparty Risk Management. The key focus is on exposure measurement driven by market risk factors for various products and counterparty types, but the tasks may also include counterparty credit risk exposure, LGD, and credit rating models. The position encourages continued learning and development across other modeling areas, such as market risk capital, operational loss forecast, prepayment and default, and rates and derivatives.
Our Impact:
Key focus of this job is the design, development, and implementation of counterparty risk models for a variety of financial institutions, with primary focus on Exposure at Default models. These models support multiple corporate and divisional objectives by providing key inputs into counterparty credit risk management, both at individual counterparty and portfolio levels.
Your Impact:
- Design, code and maintain consistent counterparty risk models (EAD/PD/LGD). Incorporate best practices while simultaneously accounting for the unique characteristics and risks of each financial institution.
- Collaborate with the Counterparty Credit Risk Management (CCRM) to gain in-depth understanding of various types of financial products (e.g. MBS, CMO, ARM, Whole Loans, Credit Risk Transfer, Insurers) in order to appropriately model unique associated risks.
- Design and code model enhancements to address agreed-upon actions (AUAs) in response to findings from model reviewers, internal auditors, and regulatory examiners.
- Design and produce Performance Monitoring Reports on a regular cadence, respond to inquiries from various stakeholders.
- Periodically review and understand changes in relevant corporate policies, standards and procedures and act as a liaison in associated model implementation validation.
- Understand and comply with all model controls related to models owned by the team.
- Collaborate with the Divisional Model Governance team to ensure compliance with model governance standards.
- Proactively partner with teammates and users to facilitate ideas and keep improving models.
Qualifications
- Master's Degree in quantitative finance, statistics or a related quantitative field.
- Qualifying coursework may include – but not limited to — econometrics, statistics, mathematical programming, optimization, computational methods, simulation, mortgage-backed securities, derivatives pricing, fixed income and term structure of interest rates.
- Must have coursework or work experience developing and implementing financial models, with demonstrable knowledge in quantitative modeling and statistical analysis.
- Experience with market risk and mortgage-related modeling and analytics strongly preferred.
- Must have strong programming skills in Python and SQL. Familiarity with other languages such as Java, C++, MATLAB, SAS useful.
Keys to Success in this Role:
- Strong programming skills.
- Strong technical skills.
- Strong analytical skills with orientation to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site.
We consider all applicants for all positions without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical and mental disability, pregnancy, ethnicity, genetic information or any other protected categories under applicable federal, state or local laws. We will ensure that individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
A safe and secure environment is critical to Freddie Mac’s business. This includes employee commitment to our acceptable use policy, applying a vigilance-first approach to work, supporting regulatory mandates, and using best practices to protect Freddie Mac from potential threats and risk. Employees exercise this responsibility by executing against policies and procedures and adhering to privacy & security obligations as required via training programs.
CA Applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Notice to External Search Firms: Freddie Mac partners with BountyJobs for contingency search business through outside firms. Resumes received outside the BountyJobs system will be considered unsolicited and Freddie Mac will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. If interested in learning more, please visit www.BountyJobs.com and register with our referral code: MAC.
Time-type: Full time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Freddie Mac offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and market-leading benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.
This position has an annualized market-based salary range of $105,000 - $157,000 and is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.
At Freddie Mac, our mission of Making Home Possible is what motivates us, and it’s at the core of everything we do. Since our charter in 1970, we have made home possible for more than 90 million families across the country. Join an organization where your work contributes to a greater purpose.
Position Overview:
Freddie Mac’s Investments & Capital Markets Division is currently seeking a Quantitative Analytics Professional within the Models & Analytics team to be responsible for the creation, development, and execution of analytic models in support of Counterparty Risk Management. The key focus is on exposure measurement driven by market risk factors for various products and counterparty types, but the tasks may also include counterparty credit risk exposure, LGD, and credit rating models. The position encourages continued learning and development across other modeling areas, such as market risk capital, operational loss forecast, prepayment and default, and rates and derivatives.
Our Impact:
Key focus of this job is the design, development, and implementation of counterparty risk models for a variety of financial institutions, with primary focus on Exposure at Default models. These models support multiple corporate and divisional objectives by providing key inputs into counterparty credit risk management, both at individual counterparty and portfolio levels.
Your Impact:
- Design, code and maintain consistent counterparty risk models (EAD/PD/LGD). Incorporate best practices while simultaneously accounting for the unique characteristics and risks of each financial institution.
- Collaborate with the Counterparty Credit Risk Management (CCRM) to gain in-depth understanding of various types of financial products (e.g. MBS, CMO, ARM, Whole Loans, Credit Risk Transfer, Insurers) in order to appropriately model unique associated risks.
- Design and code model enhancements to address agreed-upon actions (AUAs) in response to findings from model reviewers, internal auditors, and regulatory examiners.
- Design and produce Performance Monitoring Reports on a regular cadence, respond to inquiries from various stakeholders.
- Periodically review and understand changes in relevant corporate policies, standards and procedures and act as a liaison in associated model implementation validation.
- Understand and comply with all model controls related to models owned by the team.
- Collaborate with the Divisional Model Governance team to ensure compliance with model governance standards.
- Proactively partner with teammates and users to facilitate ideas and keep improving models.
Qualifications
- Master's Degree in quantitative finance, statistics or a related quantitative field.
- Qualifying coursework may include – but not limited to — econometrics, statistics, mathematical programming, optimization, computational methods, simulation, mortgage-backed securities, derivatives pricing, fixed income and term structure of interest rates.
- Must have coursework or work experience developing and implementing financial models, with demonstrable knowledge in quantitative modeling and statistical analysis.
- Experience with market risk and mortgage-related modeling and analytics strongly preferred.
- Must have strong programming skills in Python and SQL. Familiarity with other languages such as Java, C++, MATLAB, SAS useful.
Keys to Success in this Role:
- Strong programming skills.
- Strong technical skills.
- Strong analytical skills with orientation to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site.
We consider all applicants for all positions without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical and mental disability, pregnancy, ethnicity, genetic information or any other protected categories under applicable federal, state or local laws. We will ensure that individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
A safe and secure environment is critical to Freddie Mac’s business. This includes employee commitment to our acceptable use policy, applying a vigilance-first approach to work, supporting regulatory mandates, and using best practices to protect Freddie Mac from potential threats and risk. Employees exercise this responsibility by executing against policies and procedures and adhering to privacy & security obligations as required via training programs.
CA Applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Notice to External Search Firms: Freddie Mac partners with BountyJobs for contingency search business through outside firms. Resumes received outside the BountyJobs system will be considered unsolicited and Freddie Mac will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. If interested in learning more, please visit www.BountyJobs.com and register with our referral code: MAC.
Time-type: Full time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Freddie Mac offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and market-leading benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.
This position has an annualized market-based salary range of $105,000 - $157,000 and is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.
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Verify your degree aligns with EB-2 requirements
EB-2 requires an advanced degree directly related to the role. A master's or PhD in statistics, financial mathematics, or econometrics will satisfy USCIS; a general business degree paired with unrelated experience typically won't. Get a credential evaluation before you apply.
Target firms with PERM filing history
Search OFLC's public disclosure data for employers who have filed PERM applications for quantitative research or related SOC codes. Firms that have completed PERM before understand the timeline and are far less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-process.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Searching broadly for quant roles wastes time if the firm has never filed an I-140. Migrate Mate lets you filter Senior Quantitative Researcher positions by employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so every application you send is already pre-screened for viability.
Ask employers about PERM recruitment timing early
PERM requires the employer to complete a supervised recruitment process before DOL will certify the application. Raise this in second-round interviews, not after signing an offer. Firms without an immigration counsel relationship may underestimate the six-to-twelve month preparation window.
Distinguish EB-2 NIW self-petition from employer sponsorship
Senior Quantitative Researchers with a strong publication record or work benefiting U.S. national interests may qualify for an EB-2 National Interest Waiver, which bypasses PERM entirely. This is a separate track from employer-sponsored EB-2 and lets you self-petition through USCIS without a job offer.
Prepare a technical credentials package before interviews
PERM audit responses require detailed documentation of your qualifications. Assemble degree transcripts, published research, and employer letters confirming your specialized methodology before you start negotiating offers so you're not scrambling when the employer's immigration attorney requests them.
Green Card Senior Quantitative Researcher: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Quantitative Researcher role typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Senior Quantitative Researcher positions qualify for EB-2 because employers routinely require a master's or PhD in a quantitative discipline as a minimum requirement. If the posted job description specifies only a bachelor's degree, the role falls into EB-3 instead. The degree requirement stated in the PERM application controls which category applies, so the exact job description language matters considerably.
How does the green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa grants temporary status for up to six years and is subject to an annual lottery. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no lottery and no annual renewal cycle. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status can take two to four years, longer for applicants from India or China due to priority date backlogs.
What is the PERM process and how does it affect my job search?
PERM is the DOL labor certification that employers must complete before filing your I-140 immigrant visa petition with USCIS. The employer advertises the position, documents that no qualified U.S. worker applied, and files with DOL for certification. This process typically takes six to twelve months before USCIS even sees your petition, so you need an employer who is prepared to start early and committed to seeing it through.
How can I find Senior Quantitative Researcher jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Most job postings don't clearly state green card sponsorship availability, which makes filtering by employer filing history the most reliable method. Migrate Mate surfaces Senior Quantitative Researcher roles specifically from employers with documented employment-based sponsorship activity, saving you from investing months in conversations with firms that have never navigated the PERM process.
Can I negotiate the green card sponsorship commitment when I receive a job offer?
Yes, and the timing matters. Raise sponsorship during the offer stage, not after you've started. Ask specifically whether the firm has immigration counsel on retainer, what their typical PERM start timeline looks like after hire, and whether the offer letter will reference green card sponsorship. Firms experienced with quantitative research hiring usually have a standard process and will confirm these details directly.