Pricing Analyst III

Role Description

The Pricing Analyst III is responsible for using their strong experience base in the analysis of Credit/Mortgage Insurance Pricing, Portfolio Risk Attribution, and Credit Risk Transfer Securitizations. The Pricing Analyst III will develop and present to Radian's leadership team ad-hoc financial and quantitative analyses. This role operates with a high degree of autonomy. In addition, this role will be responsible for the development of new pricing and return models, analysis based on market trends and developments, and database management.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance pricing analytics utilizing SAS, Python, Excel, and Tableau related to projected portfolio returns, risk concentration, and CRT performance.
• Present findings to Senior Leadership Team on a regular basis to influence pricing decisions.
• Develop bespoke MI rate card pricing utilizing competitive intelligence, return thresholds, and desired portfolio composition to most efficiently deploy Radian's capital.
• Perform ad hoc analysis related to mortgage insurance pricing, CRT portfolio analysis, and competitive analysis.
• Competitive Position Analytics: Perform analysis to adjust pricing as needed in order to maintain desired market share.
• Collect and maintain MI pricing intelligence through the development of databases.
• Assist in the research and implementation of market data and variables to enhance pricing and financial forecasts.
• Perform other duties as assigned or apparent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience.
• 4 or more years of prior work-related experience.
• Analytical experience within the mortgage banking, Reinsurance, or financial services industry strongly preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Python, SAS, or SQL, Snowflake, and AWS or a similar programming language.
• Prior experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Strong understanding of pricing/valuation/ROC concepts and methods.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple tasks under deadlines.
• Ability to perform analysis and provide conclusions and recommendations.
• Experience manipulating large data sets.
• Attention to detail as demonstrated by effective time-management, good organizational skills, and use of analytical thinking to solve problems.
• Strong aptitude for analytics; demonstrated ability to draw value-added insights from large amounts of financial data.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and show a demonstrated ability to absorb information quickly.
• Strong critical thinking.
• Training/experience with Microsoft Office products; very high-level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to be a self-motivator and work independently, as well as work effectively with others.
• Intellectually curious - is willing to question traditional ways of doing things and develop new approaches to old challenges.
• High level of interest in learning and utilizing advanced analytical and statistical methods.
• Demonstrated track record of success and increasing knowledge base.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: anticipated base salary from $80,000 to $120,000 based on skills and experience. This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program.
• Rest and Relaxation: This role is eligible for 20 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.
• 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.