Quantitative Analyst

Job Type

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General Description

Develops, interprets, and implements statistical and analytical solutions to support credit risk measurement, monitoring, and decision-making. The role combines model development activities with ongoing model management, performance monitoring, and business support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Apply statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical and text data to generate actionable insights.
• Analyze quantitative data using statistical analysis software programs such as Python, R, and SAS, and contribute to the development and enhancement of statistical or machine learning models to support business and risk management needs.
• Analyze and interpret data to identify trends or patterns that may indicate financial distress and emerging credit risk in clients using quantitative techniques such as detection models, prediction models, text matching, clustering, among others.
• Support ongoing model lifecycle activities, including performance monitoring (OPM), model validation support, audit responses, and implementation of model enhancements or change requests.
• Contribute to the design and development of new statistical or machine learning models, often collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Translate complex analytical findings into clear insights and actionable recommendations for non-technical stakeholders and develop support material to aid in conversations with senior management and business partners.
• Gather, evaluate, and relay both credit and economic data to predict different types of risks by making use of econometric, statistical, and machine learning methods.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Statistics, Physics, Mathematics, or evidence of strong applied math coursework
Master’s Degree in Data Science, Economics, Statistics, or related fields

Experience

Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) in a quantitative discipline with at least three years related experience; or master’s degree (M.A.) in a quantitative discipline or a master’s in business administration (MBA) with at least two year of related experience.

Other Qualifications

• Knowledge of one or more of the following software programs: R programming language, Python or SAS.
• Knowledge of Word Processing, Presentations, Spreadsheets, and other related software.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, applicable laws, regulations and practices, financial markets, financial analysis, and/or reporting of financial data.
• Some experience processing large amounts of data for statistical modeling and visualization, using computers.
• Fully bilingual, English and Spanish.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Word, etc .

Region Locations

Popular Center, 011

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Values

1. Passion for People

3. Succeed Together

2. Own Every Moment

4. Build the Future

Additional Requirements

Important: The candidate must provide evidence of academic preparation or courses related to the job posting, if necessary.

Our hybrid work model benefit applies to certain positions and is subject to changes based on the organizational needs.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. This position is not open to applicants who need visa sponsorship or transfer of visa sponsorship at this time.

ABOUT US

Popular is Puerto Rico’s leading financial institution and have been evolving since it was founded over a century ago. From a small bank it has developed into a large corporation that offer a wide variety of services and financial solutions to our customers, with presence in the United States, the Caribbean and Latin America.

As employees, we are dedicated to making our customers dreams come true by offering financial solutions in each stage of their life. Our extensive trajectory demonstrates the resiliency and determination of our employees to innovate, reach for the right solutions and strongly support the communities we serve; therefore, we value their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds.

We reaffirm our commitment to always offer essential financial services and solutions for our customers and communities, including during emergency situations and/or natural disasters. Popular’s employees are considered essential workers, whose role is critical in the continuity of these important services even under such circumstances. By applying to this position, you acknowledge that Popular may require your services during and immediately after any such events.

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