Quantitative Operations Associate

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The Global Operations Resource Analytics team is seeking a quantitative professional to develop and implement models for volume forecasting, capacity planning, workforce scheduling, scenario analysis, and operational performance reporting.

This role applies advanced analytical methods to real-world business challenges and translates findings into practical, data-driven recommendations.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains models for the line of business, including volume forecasts, capacity plans, and vendor models
• Drives horizontal consistency in model development and usage across peer groups
• Conducts routine model production and performance presentations with executive leadership
• Ensures adherence to Model Risk Management (MRM) requirements
• Supports ongoing model monitoring to improve forecasting performance and efficiency

Required Qualifications::

• Master’s degree in industrial engineering, operations research, or a related STEM field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and VBA.
• Experience querying databases using SQL.
• Experience developing and implementing discrete-event simulation and optimization models.
• Experience using GitHub Copilot to accelerate model development and formulate heuristics.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to apply quantitative methods to business problems.
• Ability to work effectively through ambiguity, complexity, and change.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience in capacity planning, financial planning, or quantitative modeling.

· Proficiency with Arena or comparable discrete-event simulation software.

· Proficiency with Gurobi or comparable optimization software.

· Experience with Python, SAS, SQL, and data mining.

· Banking analytics and modeling experience, particularly in volume forecasting and capacity or resource optimization.

· Experience developing models under model risk management standards and governance requirements.

· Knowledge of linear regression, time-series analysis, and other statistical modeling techniques.

Skills:

• Analytical Thinking
• Business Intelligence
• Data Modeling
• Data Visualization
• Data and Trend Analysis
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Data Management
• Data Mining
• Presentation Skills
• Consulting
• Problem Solving
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Technical Documentation

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 

40