Senior Quantitative Analyst

Northwest Bank

Senior quantitative analyst developing financial models and quantitative tools for Northwest Bancshares. Supporting pricing, risk, stress testing, and portfolio optimization across banking products.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeBellevue • Ohio, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing complex financial models using Python or R, with a strong focus on loss forecasting, scenario testing, and portfolio optimization. Possesses the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

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Financial ModelingPython ProgrammingR ProgrammingPower BICFA Charterholder

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingPython ProgrammingR ProgrammingSQLSASJavaC+C++JuliaQuantitative Analysis

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingActive ListeningRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Power BIData EnvironmentsQuantitative Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CFA CharterholderFinancial Risk Manager (FRM)

Industry Keywords

Financial RiskOperational RiskMarket RiskStress TestingPortfolio OptimizationRegulatory Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, implement, maintain, and execute complex financial models for loss forecasting, scenario and stress testing, originations and collections, pricing, and portfolio optimization
Manage and contribute to large projects supporting complex financial models across the loan and deposit product lifecycle
Develop quantitative tools for pricing, profitability, and product strategy
Act as an individual contributor and lead working groups
Use Python or R for data consumption, aggregation, analysis, and model development
Use Power BI to develop portfolio analytics and communicate with business and operations partners
Identify partner needs and develop requirements
Work with Model Owners to satisfy independent reviewers, auditors, validators, and regulators
Research, design, and implement new financial products and portfolio strategies
Evaluate model output and articulate results to stakeholders and senior management
Develop data environments supporting quantitative activities
Review academic and industry research, present summaries, and suggest practical applications
Ensure compliance with company policies and federal/state regulations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in physics, mathematics, statistics, economics, or another quantitative discipline
Master's degree in a related quantitative discipline is also listed
3–5 years of experience in a financial institution or consulting organization
6–8 years of experience in a financial institution or consulting organization is listed
Experience programming in Python or R
Experience programming in SQL, SAS, Java, C+, C++, or Julia
Extensive subject matter expertise may relax experience requirements in operational risk, market risk, machine learning, artificial intelligence, stress testing, or third-party vendor models
CFA Charterholder certification from the CFA Institute or pursuit thereof
Financial Risk Manager (FRM) certification from GARP or pursuit thereof preferred
Ability to establish effective working relationships and participate in problem-solving and decision-making
Ability to present ideas and information clearly and concisely
Ability to actively listen and facilitate information exchange
Ability to plan work, track progress, and use time and information effectively
Ability to make sound decisions using analytical judgment
Ability to comply with company policies, procedures, and federal/state regulations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and benefits
Professional development opportunities
Employee recognition and regularly celebrating wins