Senior Analyst - Asset Liability Management

We are seeking an experienced Senior Analyst to join our Asset Liability Management (ALM) team, focusing on enhancing balance sheet management and moving strategic company-wide initiatives forward. The Senior Analyst will be instrumental in analyzing, monitoring, and optimizing the balance sheet, addressing financial risks associated with our assets and liabilities. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in ALM, interest rate risk, liquidity management, and financial modeling, driving strategic initiatives that strengthen our financial position and resilience.

With Whom You Will Work

In this role, you will report directly to the Senior Director - Asset Liability Management, gaining hands-on guidance and support in achieving ALM objectives and optimizing balance sheet management. You will also collaborate closely with the Senior Director - Fixed Income Strategy & Investor Relations and the Senior Director - Finance Strategy, working on cross-functional initiatives that span balance sheet management, funding strategies, securitization, and market insights. This collaborative structure offers valuable exposure to high-level strategy and alignment across critical financial teams. 

Where and When You Will Work

The position will be based in Farmer Mac’s headquarters located at 2100 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. Core business hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:30 p.m. Eastern. Farmer Mac has a Presence with Purpose work environment, which allows for flexibility of work location while providing the opportunity for teams to come together in the office with purpose. Work outside of core hours may be required for planned and unplanned activities to complete time-sensitive projects or to attend off-site meetings or events.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Support strategic company-wide initiatives—including securitization, pipeline hedging, pool purchases, tax credit purchases, and others—to enhance balance sheet management and maximize alignment with ALM objectives while focusing on financial innovation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement balance sheet strategies that align with both ALM and broader business goals, supporting sustainable growth and financial stability.
• Lead the enhancement of pipeline hedging strategies, developing improved methodologies to effectively manage interest rate and market risks associated with the asset pipeline.
• Conduct detailed balance sheet analyses to proactively identify, measure, and manage interest rate risk, liquidity risk, and market risk, directly contributing to the stability and strength of the company’s financial standing.
• Develop and refine ALM models that forecast and simulate various financial scenarios, providing insights into the potential impacts on the balance sheet and enabling more effective decision-making.
• Continuously monitor regulatory changes to ensure compliance and maintain a resilient balance sheet that adheres to industry standards.
• Provide insights and recommendations on risk mitigation, funding strategies, and balance sheet optimization, helping to build a financially sound foundation for the company’s long-term goals.
• Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders, clearly articulating balance sheet dynamics, ALM risks, and strategic initiatives.
• Contribute to the implementation and improvement of ALM systems and analytical tools, driving efficiencies and enhancing the quality and accuracy of balance sheet management.
  

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of derivatives, debt issuance and fixed income securities, with a strong understanding of agency debt markets, securitization, duration and convexity
• Advanced knowledge of financial analysis, forecasting, and financial risk management principles, with a focus on balance sheet improvement
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills to drive effective balance sheet management and optimization.
• High proficiency in Excel; experience with VBA, SQL, or other programming languages is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex balance sheet insights to stakeholders.
  

Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 5 years of experience in asset liability management, balance sheet management, treasury, risk management, or a similar financial analysis role.
• Proficiency in ALM modeling software with a deep understanding of financial instruments, fixed income markets, and interest rate derivatives as they pertain to balance sheet strategy.
• CPA, CFA, FRM, or CQF is preferred

Our compensation philosophy is targeted pay positioning relative to peers, our industry, and external markets. Farmer Mac is committed to a compensation program that will enable the organization to attract, motivate, reward, and retain highly skilled and creative talent to maintain sustained long-term performance and achieve the organization’s strategic business objectives. The typical base pay range for this role is $115,000 to $140,000 per year. Compensation will vary based on experience.