Posted Position Title Lead Analyst - Modeling

Job Number	1803705
Business	GE Capital
Business Segment	Capital - Real Estate
About Us	At GE Capital Real Estate, we apply our global insight, knowledge and expertise to meet the special needs of those in the commercial office space market. We offer financing and asset management services to help our borrowers, investors and tenants build their businesses and to do it all with greater efficiency. Join us, and you’ll find yourself in an open, diverse and collaborative environment – one which will challenge your intellect and advance your career development. If you’re a flexible, ambitious leader who is open to learning and developing new skills, then join GE’s rich heritage of building and supporting growth around the world. Visit www.gecapitalrealestate.com to learn more. imagination at work… GE is an equal opportunity employer. GE offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits and the professional advantages of an environment that supports your development and recognizes your achievements. GE is inclusive: employees have the opportunity to succeed, and diversity is embraced as a competitive advantage. The passion our people bring to their work extends to their private worlds. GE encourages a balance between the two. GE also values education and provides the tools and training for your professional development.
Career Level	Experienced
Function	Risk Management
Function Segment	Risk Analytics
Location(s) Where Opening Is Available	United States
U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces	Connecticut
City	Norwalk
Postal Code	06851-1168
Relocation Expenses	No
Role Summary/Purpose	GE is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. Support initiatives within GE Capital Real Estate related to quantitative analytic models/tools (PD & LGD, economic capital, planning, optimization) that facilitate analysis across the lifecycle of commercial real estate products/loans, meet regulatory requirements and add portfolio value through quantitative risk management.
Essential Responsibilities	Develop, implement and manage holistic strategies for modeling (design, development, validation, calibration, documentation, approval, implementation, monitoring and reporting) in collaboration with Risk Modeling Leader. Conduct analytics to validate the performance of existing quantitative risk models, recommend changes, and support gap closing projects. Lead modeling data capture, gathering, mastering and maintenance in support of modeling databases, in collaboration with platform resources. Manage model supporting data warehouses in terms of accuracy and completeness; understand data and process structures from System of Record to Data warehouse to ensure accuracy and precision of data used for modeling, reporting and analysis. Drive standardization of processes that ensure timely generation and retrieval of reporting and risk analytics data, including support of model management framework. Incorporate operational definitions and conceptual system designs to create algorithms that meet business reporting and analytics needs. Develop and perform processes for model monitoring. Establish and maintain strong relationships with key functional stakeholders (Risk, Finance, IT, Ops). Manage and guide supporting resources as required.
Qualifications/Requirements	Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Risk related field (Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, Math/Stat, Operations Research, etc. with Quantitative underpinning) with 5+ years of relevant Risk or Finance experience (OR in lieu of degree, high school diploma/GED with 9+ years of relevant Risk or Finance experience OR equivalent military experience/training) Strong business finance acumen, especially in Financial Services Industry Experience in underwriting, risk, actuarial, statistical reporting roles Demonstrated experience in statistical model lifecycle management, including proficient level of expertise with at least one statistical modeling language/utility SAS (or equivalent) proficiency and expertise building and implementing routines for data transformation Demonstrated strong SQL skills and experience delivering SQL code and supporting physical database designs Strong knowledge of MS office tools, and data mining tools (Access, SQL, BO, SAS, etc.) Eligibility Requirements: MUST be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. MUST submit application for employment through COS (internal candidates) or www.gecareers.com (external candidates) to be considered for this position. MUST be at least 18 years of age. MUST be willing to comply with pre-employment screening, including but not limited to, drug testing, reference verification and background check. MUST be willing to travel up to 5% of the time. MUST be willing to work out of the Norwalk, CT office. Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications	GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
Desired Characteristics	Graduate degree in Risk related field (Economics, Finance, Math/Stat, Operations Research, Financial Engineering, etc. with Quantitative underpinning) Experience in management of, or results driven contribution to, cross-functional teams (Risk, Finance, IT, Operations) Strong knowledge of commercial finance Demonstrated ability to lead and support projects from beginning to end Self-starter, ability to work independently in a fast paced environment and deliver solid action oriented results quickly Excellent oral and written communication skills SAS and/or R proficiency Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills; collaborative approach with peers and team members. Previous role with experience in dealing across multiple GE Capital Business and exposure to multiple GECC financial products Familiarity with Basel Initiative, SR 11-7, and regulatory matters This posting will remain active at least through August 2, 2013.
Section 19 Job	YOU MUST BE ABLE TO SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 19 OF THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE ACT.