At Freddie Mac, you will do important work to build a better housing finance system and you'll be part of a team helping to make homeownership and rental housing more accessible and affordable across the nation.
Position Overview:SF Credit Risk Model team are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Machine Learning (ML) model development director to lead our advanced modeling and analytics team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the development, implementation and optimization of ML models that drive business insights and innovation across the division. You will also be responsible for building and leading a team of data scientists and engineers with strong quantitative skills from a diverse set of backgrounds, both academically and functionally. Apply now and learn more about our benefits and why there's #MoreAtFreddieMac!
Our Impact:Freddie Mac is leading the U.S housing market forward by making homeownership and rental housing more accessible and affordable.
Your Impact:Strategy development: collaborate with business users and senior management to define the machine learning strategy aligned with business objectives.
Team leadership: management and mentor a team of machine learning engineers and data scientists. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team.
Model development: lead the design, development, and deployment of machine learning models and algorithms. Ensure robust model validation, testing and implementation practices.
Research and innovation: stay abreast of the latest advancements in machine learning and AI technologies. Drive research initiatives to explore new algorithms and methodologies to improve model performance.
Cross-functional collaboration: work closely with stakeholders to integrate machine learning algorithms into model and analytics; communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders to explain complex concepts and solutions.
Performance monitoring and optimization: establish metrics and frameworks to monitor the performance and effectiveness of deployed models; implement strategies for continuous model optimization and refinement.
Promotes an environment that supports diversity, equity and inclusion.
Qualifications:Demonstrated experience and expertise in financial modeling in investment and capital markets areas.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
Hands-on experience with programming languages such as Python, R, SAS.
Strong Machine Learning experience.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, particularly written communication skills.
Self-motivated, with the capability of managing multiple priorities and efficient in proposing solutions.
Typically has 12+ years related experience and 4+ years management experience.
Graduate degree with advanced studies/degree in economics/statistics/mathematics/quantitative finance or related fields preferred.
Keys to Success in this Role:Ability and willingness to tackle complex projects and find practical solutions.
Flexible and adaptable, capable of working effectively in a fluid and evolving business and regulatory environment.
Ability to develop positive relationships across the organization to promote a more collaborative environment.
Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site. Today, Freddie Mac makes home possible for one in four home borrowers and is one of the largest sources of financing for multifamily housing. Join our smart, creative and dedicated team and you'll do important work for the housing finance system and make a difference in the lives of others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with differing abilities 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.
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Time-type: Full time
FLSA Status: 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 $212,000 - $318,000 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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