Jobs · Finance · Illinois

Risk Analyst Income Simulation

Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2 wk ago
On-siteFinance$75k–$126k/yrFull-time

About the role

Enable strategic decision-making by delivering robust income at risk modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis to support the Bank’s balance sheet strategy and CFO-led planning processes. Strengthen financial resilience and risk oversight by monitoring income forecasts, retained earnings, and risk exposures, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and management objectives. Drive cross-functional insights and process efficiency by partnering with business units to refine assumptions, evaluate new products and hedging strategies, and improve forecasting and modeling processes.

Responsibilities

  • Support income forecasting and risk analysis processes, to model the Bank’s income at risk, risk exposures and sensitivity to each.
  • Collaborate with business units to understand and refresh assumptions on future member activity and investment capacity.
  • Prepare and develop reporting and presentations for various internal committees and Board meetings.
  • Collaborate with CFO in the annual Strategic Planning process by incorporating additional risk/stress scenarios in the income forecast process and risk analysis framework.
  • Assist in process re-engineering, model documentation and EUC(End-User Computing) maintenance.
  • Collaborate with other departments on new product development, new investment considerations and hedge strategy implementation to assess income impact.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • 3-5 years of experience in ALM, risk management, risk modeling or fixed income capital markets.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a quantitative field (Mathematical Finance, Computational Finance, Computer Science, Finance, Statistics, and Mathematics).
  • Master’s degree preferred.
  • A designation of CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) or FRM (Financial Risk Manager) is a plus.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey complex concepts.
  • Detail oriented, with strong problem-solving abilities and quantitative/analytical skills.
  • The ability to self-manage and work on multiple deliverables concurrently.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Knowledge of VBA and one other programming language (Python, R) is a PLUS.
  • Asset/Liability Management experience and exposure to fixed income securities and derivatives.

Qualifications

  • Experience in ALM, risk management, risk modeling or fixed income capital markets.
  • Quantitative background in fields like Accounting, Mathematical Finance, Computational Finance, Computer Science, Finance, Statistics, and Mathematics.
  • Master’s degree preferred.
  • Designation of CFA or FRM.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliverables.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
  • Knowledge of VBA and another programming language.
  • Experience in Asset/Liability Management and fixed income securities.

Skills

  • ALM (Asset Liability Management)
  • Risk Management
  • Risk Modeling
  • Fixed Income Capital Markets
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • VBA Programming
  • Programming Languages (Python, R)
  • Asset/Liability Management
  • Fixed Income Securities

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a lifestyle spending account, and flexible work arrangements.
  • Competitive compensation and bonus package.
  • Annual paid holidays and vacation time.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Flexible work options.

Pay

$75,325.00 - $125,500.00

Schedule

Full-time position.

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