Freddie Mac · 3 days ago
Quantitative Analytics Director
McLean, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$214K/yr - $322K/yr
12+ years expFreddie Mac is dedicated to making home possible for millions of families and is seeking a Quantitative Analytics Director to lead the development of advanced AI/ML solutions. This role combines technical expertise with strategic leadership to drive innovation while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
FinanceFinancial ServicesRisk Management
Responsibilities
Collaborate with business users and Single-Family Modeling leadership to define AI/ML strategies that align with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and enterprise risk management frameworks
Stay current on advancements in AI technologies - including GenAI - and their applications in financial services
Apply industry-leading algorithms and methodologies to enhance model performance, reproducibility, and computational efficiency for large-scale datasets
Establish mechanisms to foster a culture of excellence
Drive adoption of effective tools and practices for model design, implementation, and performance monitoring
Provide guidance on coding standards and reproducibility to ensure consistency and quality across teams
Partner with stakeholders across divisions (e.g., Digital Experience) to define, develop, and evaluate new AI solutions
Demonstrate big-picture thinking to align initiatives with organizational goals
Deliver compelling presentations on roadmaps, methodologies, and results to influence strategies and drive cross-divisional alignment
Qualification
Required
12+ years of relevant experience, including 4+ years in a leadership role
Advanced degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics); Ph.D. preferred
Proficiency in Python, ML frameworks (Scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow), SQL, and Spark
Demonstrated experience in end-to-end model development within financial services or other highly regulated environments
Strong understanding of the mortgage lifecycle, regulatory frameworks, and model governance practices
Proven ability to work and influence cross-functionally, with a track record of engaging diverse stakeholders and driving organization-wide change
Highly self-motivated and passionate about solving complex challenges; adept at synthesizing complex information and managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, compelling presentations and articulate complex concepts to senior executives
Preferred
Experience with credit risk and property valuation models is a plus
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Market-leading benefit programs
Eligible to participate in the annual incentive program
Company
Freddie Mac
Freddie Mac is a public government-sponsored enterprise that provides mortgage capital to lenders.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (100)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.58BKey Investors
DLP Capital
2025-12-30Post Ipo Debt· $108.4M
2025-10-28Post Ipo Debt· $343.2M
2025-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $707M
Leadership Team
Dennis G. Hermonstyne
Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer
Peter Lillestolen
Vice President - MF Production and Sales, Targeted Affordable Housing
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