Senior Business Analyst - Modeling and Analytics (Open to Remote)

The Senior Business Analyst - Modeling and Analytics at Fannie Mae is responsible for conducting business analysis, writing requirements for financial models, and engaging in cash flow simulations. You'll translate complex requirements from business lines into actionable specifications, design and execute test cases for modeling software, and participate in Model Governance activities. Your role also includes backlog management and engaging with user needs in alignment with Agile methodologies, all while researching emerging products and industry standards.

Applicants for the Senior Business Analyst - Modeling and Analytics position at Fannie Mae should have at least 2 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field such as applied mathematics, statistics, finance, or computer science. Desired qualifications include a Master’s degree or 4 years of relevant experience, along with proficiency in Agile practices, strong analytical skills, and experience in the Financial Services industry.

Fannie Mae emphasizes career growth and development for its employees, including the Senior Business Analyst - Modeling and Analytics. The company provides opportunities for further education and training, access to industry best practices, and engagement in innovative projects. Employees are encouraged to pursue their professional interests through diverse job assignments and participation in incentive programs, ensuring a fulfilling career path.

A Senior Business Analyst - Modeling and Analytics at Fannie Mae should be proficient in Agile tools such as JIRA and Confluence, Microsoft Office tools, and possess experience with econometric modeling and statistical analysis. Expertise in data visualization to interpret data patterns is also highly valuable for this role.

Fannie Mae fosters an inclusive, energizing environment for its employees. As a Senior Business Analyst - Modeling and Analytics, you can expect a collaborative workplace where innovation is encouraged. Flexibility is key, allowing you to manage your work-life balance while actively contributing to projects that matter, making it a rewarding atmosphere for personal and professional development.

Focus on specific projects or teams where you contributed to modeling efforts, detailing the challenges faced, methodologies applied, and the outcomes achieved. Highlight your analytical skills and your ability to translate business requirements into effective models.

Discuss your experience with prioritizing tasks and managing the backlog effectively. Explain your strategies for communication with stakeholders to ensure user needs are met and how you adapt to changing priorities within Agile frameworks.

You should provide examples of test cases you've designed and executed, emphasizing your analytical techniques and attention to detail. Mention how you collaborated with cross-functional teams to validate models against business requirements and expectations.

Illustrate your understanding of the Model Governance lifecycle and how you've engaged with risk management teams. Describe the processes you've followed to ensure models are compliant and how you address any identified risks or issues.

Share specific tools and techniques you've used to visualize data, such as graphs or dashboards, and explain how these visuals helped inform decision-making processes or highlight significant trends to stakeholders.

Talk about your problem-solving approach, from breaking down complex issues into manageable components to brainstorming potential solutions. Provide examples where your analytical skills led to effective resolutions.

Discuss how you identified varying priorities and concerns from stakeholders and the approach you took to communicate effectively. Highlight the importance of aligning business needs with your proposed solution.

Mention your commitment to continuous learning through industry publications, webinars, professional networks, and conferences. Explain how you apply what you learn to contribute to your team's success and agility.

Provide examples of how you've used these tools for project tracking, collaboration with team members, and maintaining documentation. Emphasize the benefits you've seen from their use in Agile practices.

Emphasize the significance of regular communication and collaboration with business units. Discuss how active listening, gathering feedback, and fostering relationships enhance the quality of your analysis and ensure that you deliver value to the organization.