Economist - sit in Wayne, PA or NYC office

Economist Position at Radian

See yourself at Radian? We see you here too.

At Radian, we see you. For the person you are and the potential you hold. That's why we've embraced a new way of working that lets our people across the country be themselves, be their best and be their boldest. Because when each of us is truly seen, each of us gives our best – and at Radian, we'll give you our best right back.

See Yourself as an Economist

The economist's primary function is to provide analysis on micro and macro trends to inform strategic decisions. The focus of the analysis will be mortgage and housing related (home prices and unemployment) and will require effective summarization and presentation. As a member of Radian's quantitative analytics team, the senior economist will also be relied on for insight into potential improvements to mortgage modeling, economic scenario simulation, cost of capital modeling, economic capital, and risk appetite.

See Your Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyzing metro housing and employment measures and predicting future conditions.
• Researching potential improvements to models, economic capital, and portfolio optimization.
• Development and maintenance of metro level fundamental home price valuation, market home price valuation and unemployment econometric models.
• Supporting strategic decision making.
• Analyzing new products and structures.
• Perform other duties as assigned or apparent.

See the Job Specifications

Qualifications :

• Degree Requirement:
  Doctorate Degree or Equivalent Experience
• Work Experience:
  
  3 or more years of prior work-related experience
• Any suitable combination of experience of education, training, or experience is acceptable.

Additional Qualifications:

• Understanding of mortgage, housing, employment, and interest rates including awareness of economics conditions and trends impacting the industry.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely to individuals from various backgrounds.
• Working knowledge of advanced statistical modeling techniques relevant to mortgage and interest rate modeling.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Able to effectively summarize and communicate relevant findings and other information.
• Data manipulation and programming in support of market analysis.
• Forecasting and modeling of economic and financial conditions.
• Creation of analytical presentations and communications.
• Presentation of findings to senior management.
• Analysis and recommendations on alternative credit structures, risk sharing arrangements, and/or non-traditional manners in which to participate and take on credit risk as appropriate and necessary.

See Why You Should Work With Us

• Competitive Compensation: anticipated base salary from $99,000 to $140,540 based on skills and experience. This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program.
• Rest and Relaxation. This role is eligible for 25 days of paid time off annually, which is prorated in the year of hire based on hire date. In addition, based on your hire date, you will be eligible for 9 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays. Parental leave is also offered as an opportunity for all new parents to embrace this exciting change in their lives.
• Our Company Makes an Impact. We've been recognized by multiple organizations like Bloomberg's Gender-Equality Index, Housing Wire's Tech 100, and The Forum of Executive Women's Champion of Board Diversity. Radian has also pledged to PwC's CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion commitment.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits. Multiple medical plan choices, including HSA and FSA options, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Prepare for your Future. 401(k) with a top of market company match (did we mention the company match is immediately vested?!) and an opportunity to participate in Radian's Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Homebuyer Perks. Our Homebuyer Perks program helps employees navigate the home searching, buying, selling, and refinancing processes and provides valuable financial benefits to encourage, enable, and support home ownership.
• Additional Benefits. To learn more about our benefits offerings, visit our Benefits Page.

The application period for the job is…