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KeyBank Quant Analytics Associate-Trading & Counterparty Risk Analytics in Cleveland, Ohio
Location:
127 Public Square, Cleveland Ohio
ABOUT THE JOB (JOB BRIEF)
Market Risk performs oversight of the Fixed Income, Equities, Foreign Exchange, and Interest Rate and Commodity Derivatives trading activity throughout the bank and broker-dealer. The team performs a broad range of analysis to support the Market Risk function, including monitoring and evaluating risks affecting current or anticipated capital, valuation, Value-At-Risk (VaR) and Counterparty Credit Risk.
The individual in this role will run and analyze reports, work with complex data sets to identify trends and outliers, and help maintain the framework that is used to monitor Key’s exposure to its trading partners. Success criteria include: timely and effective handling of data or analytics requests assigned by manager; providing input into basic business or analytical challenges faced by the team; ability to tell a compelling story to stakeholders with data; developing communication skills, business acumen, and critical thinking; and establishing relationships with peers and broader team.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Analyze daily / monthly risk metrics related to trading or counterparty credit risk activities (position changes, profit & loss, VaR, CVA and other key measures)
Analyze daily reports and identify and escalate any issues
Develop analyses of portfolio and risk dynamics
Perform pre-trade analysis to see how new trading activity will impact risk levels
Find patterns or anomalies by building out visualizations
Prepare documents for monthly and quarterly submission to finance and accounting, and to regulators
Create analysis to support the production of insights into relevant business questions under general direction / supervision
Provide input with addressing basic business/analytical problems and challenges
Conduct quantitative analysis on large data sets with manager and team support
Answer key business questions through exploration and discovery
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Degree in finance, mathematics, statistics, economics, or other quantitative field
Strong analytic and quantitative skills such as
Knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
Data visualization
Beginner-intermediate database querying skill
Familiar with and capacity for analytical programming
Data mining techniques
Ability to learn the process of consuming data from the data supply chain
Knowledge of financial mathematics
Statistical analysis
EXPECTED COMPETENCIES
Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Possess ability to cohesively present and organize information in support of findings; Can tell a compelling story with data and information
Leadership: Able to work independently under general direction / supervision. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously to meet strict deadlines.
Partnering / Influencing: Ability to work in a team environment in collaboration with other team members
Business Acumen: Developing basic understanding of business partner strategy and the business of banking; Asks the right questions; Understands upstream and downstream impacts
Critical Thinking / Problem Solving: Developing critical thinking skills; Can give perspective to the team addressing basic business/analytical problems and challenges; Recognizes need to escalate issues in a timely manner
Organization: Ability to complete multiple tasks and meet deadlines
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $69,000.00 - $105,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.
Please click here (https://www.key.com/about/careers/working-with-us/benefits.html) for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.
Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.
Job Posting Expiration Date: 03/22/2026
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