Capital Market Analyst II, Treasury (Seattle, WA)

EO/AA Employer including Vets and DisabledQualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered in accordance with legal requirements.Job Description SummaryThe Capital Markets Analyst II will be responsible for supporting key mortgage risk management functions within the bank’s Capital Markets group, including the development and refinement of various reporting and monitoring functions.

The Capital Markets Analyst II will also play a key role in development and optimization of pricing strategies and metrics..

Additionally, Capital Markets Analyst II will need to utilize the following:
• Microsoft Excel
• Access and SQL
• Compass Analytics
• LOS systems (Encompass) and Pricing Engine (Optimal Blue)
• 3rd Party Applications and Tools as neededJob DetailsPRIMARY FUNCTIONS:The Capital Markets Analyst II position is a key member of the mortgage risk management team.

Team members’ responsibilities include the setting of daily pricing, margin and profitability analysis, performance of quality control on loan pricing models, performance monitoring and backtesting of risk models and management reporting.Must develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of Residential Lending Products.Risk Management strategies established in the Secondary Marketing Policies & Procedures must be executed flawlessly.Maintain and develop various daily, weekly and monthly reports, as required, for management and related committees.This position has high level of responsibility with low direct supervision; the work is completed within prescribed procedures and processes as developed by management or required by investors or other entities; the Supervisor sets the direction of this position and develops action plans and procedures; specific authorities are outlined in the Secondary Marketing Policies & Procedures.Adheres to internal compliance policies.Conducts research and analysis of variances within relevant systems (Risk Management System, LOS, Pricing Engine, etc.) to ensure data accuracy.Assist as needed in the sale of loans to secondary market investors.QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.Experience in Secondary Market functions strongly preferred, including experience accurately forecasting and performing other pipeline analysis, establishing and monitoring interest rates and pricing, and a familiarity with interest rate risk concepts.Degree in Business/Economics or related field of study required/preferred or comparable experience.Advanced VBA, Access, and SQL knowledge preferred.Experience with Compass Analytics or similar mortgage risk management software preferred.Experience with mortgage pricing engine(s) and loan origination system(s) preferred.Work independently on delegated projects.Possess good judgment, ability to accept responsibility and handle confidential information.Must be a self-starter, dependable, accurate in completing responsibilities with strong attention to detail.Maintains effective communication and working relationship with manager, co-workers, branches and home office departments.Able to work as part of a team as well as independently, and with people of diverse backgrounds.Willingness to work overtime, when needed, as outlined by manager.Proficient in Word and Excel.Professional in standards, skills and manner of dealing with others.Excellent communication skills
– phone, personal contact and written.Ability to accept and facilitate change.Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.Ability to analyze information and make decisions.Mental and Physical Considerations:Able to operate a Personal Computer and view information on a monitor.Must be able to sit for many hours each day.Must be able to communicate via telephone and possess dexterity to include filing document, reaching and bending.May be required to stand for extended periods of time.Ability to lift or carry up to 10 poundsAbility to speak and understand English and express ideas and have difficult conversation in person and over the telephoneAbility to listen and comprehend speech.Ability to problem solve, make decisions, interpret data and information, read, write and organize information in an orderly manner.Willing and able to travel occasionally as needed.Work Environment:Normal business office environment.Ability to work in artificial light for extended periods of timeThis Position Description may not be limited to the Functions and Requirements as outlined, now or in the future.

For example, changes in corporate needs, position demands, or individual performance may result in changes to the Functions or Requirements of this position.AreaFinance and Treasury (Corporate)