Sales & Strategy Analyst

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At the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, employees come first - that's why we offer a highly competitive compensation and bonus package, and access to a comprehensive benefits program designed to meet the needs of our employees.

Our mission at FHLBank Chicago:
To partner with our members in Illinois and Wisconsin to provide them competitively priced funding, a reasonable return on their investment, and support for their community investment activities.

Simply said, we're a bank for banks and other financial institutions, focused on being a strategic partner for our members and working together to reinvest in our communities, from urban centers to rural areas. Created by Congress in 1932, FHLBank Chicago is one of 11 Federal Home Loan Banks, government sponsored in support of mortgage lending and community investment.

At FHLBank Chicago, we bring people together. We are committed to a high performing, engaged workforce, and to supporting the communities we serve across Illinois and Wisconsin. Our Buddy Program pairs new hires with tenured employees to guide their onboarding. Our professional development and training opportunities through upskilling, mentorship programs, and tuition reimbursement allow employees to grow their career with us.

Our collaborative, in-office operating model brings teams together to foster innovation, connection, and shared success. To support balance and flexibility, employees are provided with an allocation of remote days to use as needed throughout the year.

You will use data and analytical tools to find insights in large data sets, help turn those insights into reports and recommendations, and assist in creating the presentations and pitch books that reach both internal stakeholders and members. You will develop a broad knowledge of financial institution funding dynamics and fixed income markets to support your analysis, working alongside more senior members of the team who will coach you along the way.

Use data and analytical tools to help identify solutions to member and Bank challenges, then present your findings to the relevant stakeholders. Bring your own perspective to the team, challenging assumptions and thinking creatively to solve problems. Contribute directly to the Bank's strategic objectives by supporting the team's work as a trusted resource to our member institutions.

Review and analyze financial statements and financial market trends and report on findings to internal and external stakeholders. Design, maintain, and improve financial models and reports. Leverage analytical tools to find insights in large data sets and create reports for the sales, strategy, and operations functions of the Bank, making improvements and changes as needed. Research and write economic and market commentary for both internal and external use.

Research industry trends across housing, banking, economics, and financial markets, and consolidate them into presentations and external-facing educational materials. Analyze and help interpret mortgage market, fixed income market, and other financial market data, and help model and analyze the balance sheets of banks, credit unions, and insurance companies. Support sales through strategic targeting based on historical usage and balance sheet trends, and help prepare sales materials and pitch books as needed.

Develop models that help identify prospective users of Bank products across product lines, including Advances, Mortgage Partnership Finance, Letters of Credit, and Community Advances. Gather and organize data systematically to support decision making, product design, metric reporting, and training. Work in a cross-functional team environment with opportunities to network across departments and contribute to a range of projects.

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, or a related field. 1 to 3 years of work experience, with experience in the financial services industry preferred. Fluency in the Microsoft Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with Python, SQL, S&P Capital IQ, and Tableau is a plus, along with an interest in developing these skills on the job. A willingness to…