Capital Markets Mortgage Desk Intern

About the Role

We are offering a rare opportunity to gain first-hand insight into the day-to-day workings of a trading desk! You will work with treasurers, portfolio managers, and traders, soaking in the daily bustling trading activities. You will learn about our pricing methodologies, funding practices, and hedging philosophies. Additionally, you will have opportunities to interact with other areas of the Bank, including Risk, Accounting, and IT.

Responsibilities

• Learn about the management of a mortgage portfolio
• Support product pricing (advances and mortgages); facilitate transaction verification and documentation
• Automate reports and processes using SSRS, VBA, SQL, or Power BI
• Test new products and systems
• Identify and collect market information; verify information validity with multiple sources
• Conduct market research; perform ad hoc analyses in support of portfolio management strategies

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, economics, or similar fields with a quantitative focus
• Working knowledge of fixed income financial instruments and risk measures required
• Exposure to data science and computer science preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel; must be able to create and maneuver spreadsheets and data
• Knowledge in VBA, SQL, and Power BI
• Attention to detail is a must
• Conceptual, analytic, and information technology skills appropriate to financial asset pricing and risk measurement
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills combined with the ability to plan, organize, and carry out multiple project assignments

Schedule

Hours are flexible and depend on the student’s class schedule, course requirements (if applicable), and availability. Hours per week: 30 - 40.

About FHLB Dallas

FHLB Dallas offers a professional, inclusive culture. Our employees are committed to and exemplify the following principles:

• Service to our members is first and foremost
• All business will be conducted honestly and ethically
• Each employee contributes to customer service by directly serving our members or supporting those who do
• Interaction with members should focus on building professional relationships and helping customers achieve their goals
• Cooperation and teamwork throughout and across all levels of FHLB Dallas are essential to its effectiveness
• Colleagues and members will be treated with the utmost respect and dignity

FHLB Dallas provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, marital status, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or national origin. We will consider for employment all persons on an individual basis consistent with job-related criteria without regard to visible and non-visible disabilities. Equal opportunity applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, screening, hiring, compensation, and training, as well as other conditions and privileges of employment.