Quantitative Financial Analyst

Aspen Capital is in search of a Quantitative Financial Analyst to join our Portfolio Analytics team! This position will work with other quantitative analysts in developing and enhancing the existing modeling framework to support multiple business groups. Our ideal candidate enjoys balancing multiple projects and has a passion for finance and analytics.

Day to day you will

• Identify opportunities to apply quantitative methods to improve business performance
• Present models and methods to management, regulators and other modelers
• Perform quantitative and thematic research in asset allocation and portfolio construction

• Maintain and develop quantitative tools and investment strategies used by the private client business
• Work on projects that involve data gathering and processing
• Work on methodology, system and process enhancements
• Assist with other ad hoc projects as assigned by management

Requirements

• Master's Degree in a quantitative field like Financial Engineering, Computational Finance, Mathematical Finance, Econometrics, Applied Mathematics, or Statistics
• 3+ years of demonstrate working experience in finance or quantitative disciplines or equivalent related
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including advanced Excel
• Proficiency in Python, SQL and VBA
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Excellent problem solving, research and critical thinking skills

Benefits

Work with cutting-edge technology. Data Science is in the DNA of Aspen Capital and we hope it is in yours as well. Join us as we rewrite the rules of residential and commercial mortgages and real estate.

We are a private equity firm based in Portland, OR and New York, NY. We utilize data and technology to enhance business insight, propel growth, transform our investment strategies and business operations, and execute industry-leading deals. The unique Aspen Capital worldview is reflected in a nimble, efficient organizational structure that allows the company to capitalize on market demands, seize business opportunities and excel in a wide range of roles including investment, lending and servicing, acquisitions, management, joint ventures, asset management, recapitalization and advisory services.

We offer competitive salary and a great benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, covering 100% of the employee premiums and 50% for dependents. We provide life insurance, short & long term disability insurance, 15 days of PTO, 8 paid holidays and a 401(k) plan with company match up to 4%. We have a dog friendly work environment, and casual dress.

*We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

*We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.