Anza Mortgage Insurance Corporation · 2 days ago
Senior Housing Economist
McLean, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expAnza Mortgage Insurance Corporation is empowering homeownership through credit risk protection. The Senior Economist will lead in building the organization’s suite of economic models and research, utilizing a cloud-native technology stack to analyze mortgage and economic data for various applications including pricing and forecasting.
Responsibilities
Work with the VP of Modeling and Analytics to improve the performance of Anza’s cash flow and pricing models, taking ownership of key components and developing a strategy for the continual improvement of the models’ predictive performance
Develop and execute on a research roadmap to evaluate new data sources and inputs for the use of mortgage cash flow modeling
Perform market research to understand emerging trends in the overall housing market, regional markets and competitor strategy that will serve as inputs for Anza’s pricing and loss reserve models
Leverage internal and external data sources to create economic scenarios for short and long-term forecasting
Qualification
Required
PhD in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or closely related field
Deep knowledge in time series econometrics and empirical macroeconomics. Prior experience with mortgage cash flow modeling for the use of asset valuation is a plus
Possesses a robust understanding of statistical methodologies, including their application to business challenges and large datasets
Effective verbal and written communications skills with both economists and non-economist audiences
At least 3 to 5 years of post graduate school work experience, preferably within the U.S. housing industry or insurance/reinsurance industry
Proficiency with Python or R, SQL
A solid understanding of Cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Databricks)
Preferred
Previous experience in a work or academic setting with Spark or PySpark
Benefits
Competitive Compensation – Including salary and performance bonuses.
Comprehensive Benefits – Health, dental, vision, and mental wellness support.
Retirement Savings – 401(k) with company matching.
Career advancement opportunities with business growth.
Inclusive Culture – A diverse, collaborative, and supportive workplace where every voice is valued.
Perks & Extras – Generous PTO, team events, wellness programs, and more.
Company
Anza Mortgage Insurance Corporation
Anza Mortgage Insurance Corporation is empowering homeownership through credit risk protection.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase