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Data+Strategy
Senior Financial Analytics Engineer
Location
District of Columbia + 1 moreAll locations: District of Columbia | Washington
Posted
118 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Financial Analytics Engineer
Peregrine Advisors
• Develop software solutions supporting quantitative analysis and modeling for credit ratings data • Analyze NRSRO data disclosures for compliance with applicable rules and statutes • Maintain analytical frameworks for utilizing data and quantitative analyses to identify potential areas for further inquiry • Conduct data-driven research related to the credit rating industry; summarize findings concisely through charts and graphs • Test deployment and functionality of internal systems and applications after new features are added • Document and quality-assure all project work prior to client delivery • Attend meetings with agency staff, securities industry participants, other government agencies, and relevant external organizations as needed • Contribute meaningfully to building Peregrine as an enterprise — whether through leading business development pursuits, developing internal tools or intellectual property, mentoring colleagues, or maintaining an active publication record • Collaborate with firm leadership to identify and drive initiatives that strengthen Peregrine's capabilities and market position
Job Requirements
- Proficiency in Python and R-statistical language for quantitative analysis, statistical modeling, and software development
- Advanced SQL skills and database management; advanced Excel and VBA skills
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS
- Experience building, deploying, and administering analytical applications, including analyzing user needs and translating them into software solutions
- Expert domain knowledge of NRSROs and the credit rating industry - *this is central to the work*
- Domain knowledge of asset-backed securities, asset pricing methods, and financial fixed income instruments
- Previous experience working with XBRL data files
- Experience with financial data modeling
- Excellent professional qualifications, preferably evidenced by publication, industry acknowledgement, or academic recognition
- 10+ years of professional experience in software development, quantitative analysis, or a related discipline
- Background in computer science and statistical analysis
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Defined experience as a facilitator and collaborator in professional or academic environments
- Ph.D. required, preferably in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust suitability determination
- Remote position; greater Washington, DC area preferred for hybrid engagement
- Prior experience in a regulatory, consulting, or client-services environment
Benefits
- Health Coverage: Full medical, dental, and vision — 100% of employee premiums covered
- Life & Disability Insurance: Fully covered
- 401(k): 100% match up to 4%, immediate vesting
- Unlimited PTO
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development: Onboarding support, sponsored training, and high-impact federal project opportunities
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