Job Title: Risk Analyst III
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)
Estimated Duration: 6 Months

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE:
Summary:
Intermediate Market Risk analyst with experience in second line oversight of market risk in non-agency Mortgages / Jumbo whole loans securitization businesses. The main function of a risk analyst is to identify, assess, and report on market risks that could impact business operations or objectives. This role acts as a subject matter expert, delivering guidance on complex market risk issues and supporting strategic initiatives across the organization and is responsible for conducting risk assessments, analyzing risk data, and recommending mitigation strategies.
Key Responsibilities Typical Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • On-board valuation models and data sources for Jumbo Whole loans and securitization of non-agency MBS.
  • Validate risk results, enhance the risk factor coverage, risk metrics generation, stress scenarios definition
  • Maintain a strong culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes aligned with the enterprise risk appetite.
  • Analyze daily market risk positions through quantitative and qualitative risk assessments, validate accuracy of reporting, and provide high quality insights and recommendations and present findings to management.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain standards, policies, and processes to identify, measure, report, and mitigate market risk exposures.
  • Perform in depth risk analysis on U.S. non agency MBS and related products, including exposure monitoring, sensitivity analysis, and performance drivers (e.g., spread risk, optionality, prepayment and credit dynamics).
  • Proactively identify emerging risks, aggregate key exposures, and escalate material issues to appropriate governance forums.
  • Support business partners with risk analysis and reporting, including scenario analysis and stress testing across market environments.
  • Contribute to enterprise wide risk escalation, review, approval, and assessment processes.
  • Apply a strong understanding of the firm’s risk appetite, including statistical analysis and development of consistent risk measurement methodologies.
  • Continuously monitor and assess risk trends, concentrations, and vulnerabilities across portfolios.
  • Engage with stakeholders to enhance understanding of market risk, particularly as it relates to structured products and non agency MBS.
  • Assist in the maintenance and improvement of risk management policies.

Breadth & Depth

  • Senior professional role requiring expert level knowledge in market risk management and structured credit products, with strong working knowledge of adjacent risk disciplines.
  • Integrates broader organizational context into risk advice, analysis, and solutions.
  • Demonstrates strong understanding of industry dynamics, competitive landscape, and key differentiators.
  • Applies best practices to drive continuous improvement in processes, tools, and methodologies.
  • Serves as a subject matter expert and resource to peers and stakeholders.
  • Leads moderately to highly complex projects or functional programs with significant risk and resource considerations.
  • Solves complex, multi variable problems requiring judgment, analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Interprets policies, standards, and analytical outputs to inform senior level decision making.
  • Operates independently as a senior technical lead, guiding others and driving resolution of complex issues.

MUST-HAVE Hard Skills:

  • 4+ years of relevant experience in market risk management, financial risk, or related fields.
  • Demonstrated experience with U.S. non agency MBS, structured credit products, or securitized assets strongly preferred.
  • Knowledge of Market Risk assessment and management frameworks.
  • Experience with risk modeling tools and methodologies.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.

SOFT SKILLS:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in risk analysis.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

NICE-TO-HAVE

  • CFA or FRM designation
  • Python

The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is between $45.00 and $56.00

Our benefits offering includes medical, dental, vision and 401k.

Tundra Technical Solutions would like to thank you for your interest in this opportunity. However, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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