What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quant Analytics Associate position at KeyBank National Association?
Location:
4900 Tiedeman Road - Brooklyn, Ohio 44144-2302
ABOUT THE JOB (JOB BRIEF)
Under direct supervision, the Quantitative Analytics Associate is primarily responsible for using statistics, advanced mathematical techniques, and/or computer science to support the development and validation of predictive and machine-learning models for specific business needs. The Quantitative Analytics Associate leverages advanced mathematical knowledge and analysis to provide solutions to predictive and prescriptive questions such as “What will happen next?” and “What will we do?”. Projects undertaken by the Quantitative Analytics Associate are often broad in scope across multiple business segments and involve evaluation and testing on existing data with substantial team support. Success factors include: timely and effective completion of tasks assigned by manager under significant supervision; building functional knowledge in analytical programming languages, data literacy, and model development; developing communication skills, business acumen, and critical thinking; and establishing relationships with the working team.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Conduct quantitative analysis on large data sets with manager and team support
Identify common data errors and their impact
Employ basic best practices for evaluating large data
Answer key business questions through exploration and discovery
Find patterns or anomalies by building out visualizations
Execute basic diagnostics testing under supervision (e.g. performance testing, assumption verification and impacts of limitations)
Tests, under supervision, suitability / sufficiency for approach (e.g. representativeness)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) in statistics, mathematics, economics, financial engineering, data sciences, predictive modeling, or other quantitative disciplines and at least 1 year of relevant experience; 0 with Master’s or PhD
DATA LITERACY
Understanding of: Data wrangling including information documentation and importing data from different formats
Descriptive statistics, random variables, common distributions, outliers
Ability to consume, explore, and evaluate big data; can leverage this skill to inform business questions
TECHNOLOGY & TECHNIQUES
Advanced Microsoft Office SuiteNavigation, shortcuts, use and share spreadsheet documents
Python/R/SAS: Perform IDE walk-through; shortcuts
Connect to data bases
Use functions such as classes, variables, lists, and classes
Program files, modules, and libraries
MODEL BUILDING & MAINTENANCE
Familiar with concepts and usage of Data Leakage, Training, Testing, and Validation Sets for model building
Able to perform basic diagnostics testing
Understanding of: Foundational statistical / measurement concepts, methods, and techniques
Basic uses, scope, features, benefits, and risks of available modeling methods)
EXPECTED COMPETENCIES
Leadership: Works under general direction / supervision; may work independently, but often needs ongoing guidance and support
Partnering / Influencing: Limited business partner interaction – work typically assigned by manager; Developing relationship building ability and interpersonal skills; Engage and interact mostly with immediate team and peers; Developing influencing skills
Business Acumen: Developing basic understanding of business partner strategy; Building financial acumen
Critical Thinking / Problem Solving: Developing critical thinking skills; Can analyze simple issues with low complexity; Can give perspective to the team addressing basic business/analytical problems and challenges; Recognizes need to escalate issues in a timely manner
Communication: Basic writing skills; beginning to develop ability to organize information in clear, consistent format; Typically needs assistance with articulating a clear, well-thought out message and formal delivery; Minimal skills in creating PowerPoint presentations; limited formal delivery
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $80,000 to $85,000 annually depending on location and job-related factors such as level of experience. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for short-term incentive compensation and deferred incentive compensation subject to individual and company performance.
Please click here for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.
Key has implemented a role-based Mobile by Design approach to our employee workspaces, dedicating space to those whose roles require specific workspaces, while providing flexible options for roles which are less dependent on assigned workspaces and can be performed effectively in a mobile environment. As a result, this role may be Mobile or Home-based, which means you may work primarily either at a home office or in a Key facility to perform your job duties.
Job Posting Expiration Date: 05/18/2025
KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing HR_Compliance@keybank.com.
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4900 Tiedeman Road - Brooklyn, Ohio 44144-2302
ABOUT THE JOB (JOB BRIEF)
Under direct supervision, the Quantitative Analytics Associate is primarily responsible for using statistics, advanced mathematical techniques, and/or computer science to support the development and validation of predictive and machine-learning models for specific business needs. The Quantitative Analytics Associate leverages advanced mathematical knowledge and analysis to provide solutions to predictive and prescriptive questions such as “What will happen next?” and “What will we do?”. Projects undertaken by the Quantitative Analytics Associate are often broad in scope across multiple business segments and involve evaluation and testing on existing data with substantial team support. Success factors include: timely and effective completion of tasks assigned by manager under significant supervision; building functional knowledge in analytical programming languages, data literacy, and model development; developing communication skills, business acumen, and critical thinking; and establishing relationships with the working team.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Conduct quantitative analysis on large data sets with manager and team support
Identify common data errors and their impact
Employ basic best practices for evaluating large data
Answer key business questions through exploration and discovery
Find patterns or anomalies by building out visualizations
Execute basic diagnostics testing under supervision (e.g. performance testing, assumption verification and impacts of limitations)
Tests, under supervision, suitability / sufficiency for approach (e.g. representativeness)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) in statistics, mathematics, economics, financial engineering, data sciences, predictive modeling, or other quantitative disciplines and at least 1 year of relevant experience; 0 with Master’s or PhD
DATA LITERACY
Understanding of: Data wrangling including information documentation and importing data from different formats
Descriptive statistics, random variables, common distributions, outliers
Ability to consume, explore, and evaluate big data; can leverage this skill to inform business questions
TECHNOLOGY & TECHNIQUES
Advanced Microsoft Office SuiteNavigation, shortcuts, use and share spreadsheet documents
Python/R/SAS: Perform IDE walk-through; shortcuts
Connect to data bases
Use functions such as classes, variables, lists, and classes
Program files, modules, and libraries
MODEL BUILDING & MAINTENANCE
Familiar with concepts and usage of Data Leakage, Training, Testing, and Validation Sets for model building
Able to perform basic diagnostics testing
Understanding of: Foundational statistical / measurement concepts, methods, and techniques
Basic uses, scope, features, benefits, and risks of available modeling methods)
EXPECTED COMPETENCIES
Leadership: Works under general direction / supervision; may work independently, but often needs ongoing guidance and support
Partnering / Influencing: Limited business partner interaction – work typically assigned by manager; Developing relationship building ability and interpersonal skills; Engage and interact mostly with immediate team and peers; Developing influencing skills
Business Acumen: Developing basic understanding of business partner strategy; Building financial acumen
Critical Thinking / Problem Solving: Developing critical thinking skills; Can analyze simple issues with low complexity; Can give perspective to the team addressing basic business/analytical problems and challenges; Recognizes need to escalate issues in a timely manner
Communication: Basic writing skills; beginning to develop ability to organize information in clear, consistent format; Typically needs assistance with articulating a clear, well-thought out message and formal delivery; Minimal skills in creating PowerPoint presentations; limited formal delivery
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $80,000 to $85,000 annually depending on location and job-related factors such as level of experience. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for short-term incentive compensation and deferred incentive compensation subject to individual and company performance.
Please click here for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.
Key has implemented a role-based Mobile by Design approach to our employee workspaces, dedicating space to those whose roles require specific workspaces, while providing flexible options for roles which are less dependent on assigned workspaces and can be performed effectively in a mobile environment. As a result, this role may be Mobile or Home-based, which means you may work primarily either at a home office or in a Key facility to perform your job duties.
Job Posting Expiration Date: 05/18/2025
KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing HR_Compliance@keybank.com.
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Salary : $80,000 - $85,000
