Quant Analytics Sr Manager

Location:

4224 Ridge Lea Road, Amherst New York

ABOUT THE JOB (JOB BRIEF)

The Senior Quantitative Analytics Manager is primarily responsible for leading a quantitative analytics team in support of quantitative analysis including model development, validation, and maintenance. This role must establish priorities for the team, assign and define the work to the right resources, and understand the strengths and opportunities of the team to ensure the group meets and exceeds expectations. This role is responsible for owning modeling practices, methods, and techniques as well as for influencing data strategy with a focus on leveraging both current and emerging technologies and applications. The Senior Quantitative Analytics Manager acts as a leader, strategic advisor and credible thought partner to senior / executive level business partners. This position is also responsible for managing the integration of activities within and across teams as well as effectively manage, coach, develop, and guide a team of professionals to anticipate business needs, recommend solutions that are both effective and efficient, and communicate the right message.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Provide strategic consultation and thought leadership to senior / executive level business partners

Anticipate business partner needs

Drive the output of the team – ensure “executive ready” work product in alignment with business priorities

Influence / impact strategy for data sourcing

Anticipate emerging needs; identify industry data trends and technologies

Proactively coach and develop others on building technical skills

Promote the group and their capabilities to stakeholders

Effectively collaborate and partner at all levels of the organization; guides, advises, challenges, and influences to drive organizational impact

Provide solutions based on “connecting the dots”; leverage business insights to align, develop, and build holistic strategies and solutions that align with LOB priorities and consider knowledge of cross-LOB interdependencies

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree (or its equivalent) in statistics, mathematics, economics, financial engineering, data sciences, predictive modeling, or other quantitative disciplines and at least 6 years minimum of relevant experience; or Bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) in statistics, mathematics, economics, financial engineering, data sciences, predictive modeling, or other quantitative disciplines and at least 7 years of relevant experience

DATA LITERACY

Ability to:

Influence / impact strategy for data sourcing; can anticipate emerging needs to be incorporated into strategy

Lead discussions about pros/cons of applications with senior leadership

Monitor industry trends and direction of data analysis technologies

TECHNOLOGY & TECHNIQUES

Advanced Microsoft Office Suite

SQL/NoSQL

Relationship data structure

Selecting and retrieving data including unstructured data retrieval, archival, and ETL

Databases

Advanced Python/R/SAS:

Databases

Efficient coding

Can build strong code controls and translate code into high-level commentary

Understanding of and ability to leverage:

Cloud-based computing

Distributed computing

MODEL BUILDING & MAINTENANCE

Ability to:

Establish standards and best practices; forecast future modeling tools / techniques

Identify, employ, and evangelize emerging techniques from industry / research

Coach others on data modeling methods / techniques

Facilitate sessions for complex data models

Assess and understand risks; contingency plans

Communicate observations to senior executives

Translate technical observations to a non-technical audience

EXPECTED COMPETENCIES

Leadership: Typically manages team of professionals; Resources and role model for broad team, beyond direct reports; Manages integration of activities within or outside of team; Promotes the group and their capabilities to stakeholders; Provides thought leadership

Partnering / Influencing: Considered a strategic advisor to senior and executive level business partners; Able to effectively collaborate and partner at all levels of the organization; Sought after as credible thought leader; Leverages executive presence / credibility to guide, advise, challenge, and influence at all levels of the organization; Drives organizational impact; develops this skill in others

Business Acumen: Possess an integrated, cross-functional perspective based on understanding of the business; Aware of leverages industry best-practices; Has the ability to teach or coach where there are gaps in business acumen; Provides solutions based on knowledge of cross-LOB interdependencies

Critical Thinking / Problem Solving: Drives cross-functional and enterprise wide solutions; Takes a systematic approach to “connecting the dots”; Proactively solicits others to gain an understanding of impacts and intersections; Considers longer term KeyCorp strategy and priorities in recommending solutions

Communication: Superior written and verbal communication skills; delivers high quality written messages; coaches others; Can effectively translate and simplify complex technical concepts and language; Keeps team apprised of relevant LOB and bank-wide topics; Knows when to ensure transparency; Confident and comfortable presenting to all levels of the organization including at most senior levels; Recognized for executive presence, knows how and when to elevate the message

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $116,000.00 - $216,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.

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