Quantitative Analyst

At Pinnacle, our goal is to create an atmosphere where people can become fully engaged, enjoy what they're doing and be successful. We work to ensure that every associate embraces what makes Pinnacle different and excellent. For us, it starts with hiring the right people.

• We hire like-minded people who share our values of Integrity, Fairness, Learning, Results, Partnership, Balance and Discipline.
• We hire experienced professionals who understand the industry and provide effective advice.
• We hire candidates who demonstrate a passion for client service. People who understand that distinctive service is more than smiling and being friendly – it’s about creating a client experience that is unmatched.
  
  

But attracting the right people is only half the battle. We have to ensure that every associate understands their actions affect the outcomes of the firm. Our Position Descriptions are not designed to list every aspect of a position but to serve as a general overview.

Summary Of Position

The Quantitative Analyst should demonstrate commitment to delivering distinctive service. This position is responsible for supporting the Finance department’s needs for the development of financial models and their ongoing calibration and maintenance. Proper development and maintenance of these models is critical for management to better align risk and profitability measurements and make more balance sheet and product decisions with a goal of earning adequate returns and managing risk.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide distinctive service to clients, both internal and external, in person and over the telephone. Respond to client inquiries and satisfactorily resolve client issues. Support firm-wide achievement of the three-ring standard (all phones answered by a live person within three rings).
• Development and continued calibration of financial and behavioral models. Financial models that are supported by this position include, but are not limited to:
• Current Expected Credit Loss
• Asset Liability
• Funds Transfer Pricing
• Non-Maturity Deposit
• Loan Prepayment
• Liquidity Stress Testing
• Securities Prepayment
• Maintain proper development documentation for supported financial models
• Ensure proper remediation of model validation, internal audit and regulatory matters;
• Effectively communicate and coordinate with the corporation’s regulatory liaison office and banking regulators, as needed;
• Contribute research to complex studies upon request regarding topics such as liquidity, sensitivity or capital;
• Ensure compliance with all related policies and procedures;
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Description Of Experience, Education And Training

• College Degree – preferably in math, economics, econometrics, statistics, accounting or finance
• 10 years’ model development experience, with at least 5 years’ banking experience
• Proficient with statistical analysis software (R, SAS, etc.)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
  
  

Description Of Capabilities, Physical Requirements And Abilities

• Detail oriented with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills required.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize daily tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent service skills. Tact and diplomacy in dealing with both clients and associates.
• The physical activities of this job include but are not limited to the ability to stand and sit for prolonged periods of time, use of manual dexterity, verbal communication, visual acuity, repetitive motion, and the ability to hear. Often long periods of mental concentration are required. Other activities are the ability to bend, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push, pull, lift, and grasp.
  
  

POSITION STATUS: EXEMPT

DATE: 07.01.2020

Pinnacle provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, veteran’s status, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance.