Statistician - Director, Asset Backed Finance jobs in United States
cer-icon
Apply on Employer Site
company-logo

Barings · 2 months ago

Statistician - Director, Asset Backed Finance

Barings is a company that specializes in a range of public and private asset-based investments, primarily in residential mortgages. They are seeking a talented and experienced Statistician to join their analytics and modeling team to support asset-based investment strategies, focusing on conducting advanced statistical analysis and developing predictive models.

Venture Capital
check
H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Develop and implement statistical models to analyze trends, risks, and opportunities in residential mortgage investments
Design, manage and optimize large-scale datasets, (e.g., historical mortgage data, borrower behavior, housing market data, interest rate changes, and other macroeconomic factors) to ensure high-quality data availability for modeling, surveillance and analysis
Oversee the integration of data from various sources, ensuring data quality, accuracy, and consistency
Apply machine learning algorithms such as regression trees, random forests, support vector machines, and neural networks to enhance predictive capabilities
Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., portfolio managers, capital market analysts, risk managers, and structurers) to interpret model results and provide actionable insights for investment decision-making
Conduct risk analysis and stress testing using both traditional and machine learning-based methods to evaluate portfolio resilience under various economic scenarios
Communicate complex statistical and machine learning concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Conduct deep learning and AI-based model experimentation to improve accuracy and scalability of mortgage performance forecasting as well as improve servicing oversight
Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in statistical methodologies, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and trends within the mortgage and investment sectors

Qualification

Statistical modelingData analysisMachine learningStatistical analysis softwareData manipulation toolsCollaboration skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detail

Required

Master's or Ph.D. degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field
5+ years of experience in statistical modeling, data analysis, and/or quantitative finance within a financial field, with direct experience in residential mortgages or similar assets a plus
Expert proficiency in statistical analysis software and coding (e.g., R, SAS, Python, MATLAB)
Strong knowledge of statistical modeling techniques such as regression analysis, time-series modeling, survival analysis, and machine learning
Proficiency in machine learning algorithms (e.g., random forests, gradient boosting machines, support vector machines, neural networks) and frameworks
Experience with data manipulation and visualization tools (e.g., SQL, Tableau, R, Power BI)
Proven ability to analyze large, complex datasets and extract meaningful insights that drive strategic decisions
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to design solutions for modeling complex issues, such as prepayment risk, credit risk, and liquidity risk, using both traditional statistical methods and machine learning techniques
Ability to communicate complex statistical concepts in a clear and concise manner to non-technical stakeholders
Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with internal teams, including risk, portfolio management, and capital markets
Strong attention to detail and a focus on data integrity
Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Medical (including Virtual Care), Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Fitness Center Reimbursement Program (Including Online Memberships)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits
Highly competitive 401(k) Plan with Company Match
Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Health Care & Dependent Care
Retirement Health Reimbursement Account
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
Spouse and Child Life Insurance
Paid Vacation, Sick Days and Annual Holidays
Paid Leave of Absences (Maternity Leave, Parental Leave, Caregiver Leave, Bereavement Time)
Short and Long Term Disability Plans
Paid Volunteer Time
Education Assistance Program
Charitable Matching Gifts Program
Commuter Reimbursement Program
Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement Program

Company

Barings is a $470+ billion* global asset management firm that partners with institutional, insurance, and intermediary clients, and supports leading businesses with flexible financing solutions.

H1B Sponsorship

Barings has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (10)
2024 (5)
2023 (5)
2022 (10)
2021 (9)
2020 (7)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2002-12-27IPO

Leadership Team

leader-logo
Ian M. Fowler, CFA
CEO & President - Barings Private BDC (BCIC)
linkedin
leader-logo
Mike Freno
Chairman and CEO, Barings LLC
linkedin
Company data provided by crunchbase