Asset Modeler / Market Risk
About the position Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America seeks an Asset Modeler / Market Risk at our office in New York, NY: Support the implementation of the strategy for the modeling of the company’s invested assets used in the asset liability projection model that supports actuarial modeling applications. Develop, maintain, and support the existing asset models, including performing regular updates and production of model results as required by business, implementing enhancements to models as directed by the team and business leaders, and computer languages including Python, R, and Matlab. Develop market data adapters for security and reference data for providers such as Reuters, Bloomberg, and Intex, in computer languages including Python, R, or Matlab. Integrate third party solutions with in-house systems and automate the workflows by using databases. Coordinate with other internal teams in Actuarial, IT, Risk Management to understand requirements and automate systems. Apply econometric techniques to market microstructure data to potentially improve models and provide feedback to the optimization framework. Telecommuting permitted up to 2 days per week. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Financial Engineering, Finance, Economics, or a related field of study, and three (3) years of experience as an Asset Modeler / Market Risk, Quantitative Strategy Analyst, Portfolio Manager, Financial Associate, Financial Analyst, or a related occupation. Alternatively, the company would accept a Master’s degree in Financial Engineering, Finance, Economics, or a related field of study, and one (1) year of experience as an Asset Modeler / Market Risk, Quantitative Strategy Analyst, Portfolio Manager, Financial Associate, Financial Analyst, or a related occupation. Please note that the Related Skills shown below are general skill requirements for similar occupations within the company, and do not apply to this specific position. Worksite Location: 730 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10017 Salary range: The offered salary for this specific position is at least $126,963 per year. Please note that the base pay range shown below is a general salary range for similar occupations within the company, and does not apply to this specific position. Full time. Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. To apply, visit https://careers.tiaa.org/global/en/ & search Job Title. Related Skills Data Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Financial Acumen, Financial Modeling, Financial Risk Management, Influence, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Programming, Quantitative Analysis, Risk Modeling, Risk Reporting, Strategic Thinking Anticipated Posting End Date: 2026-02-19 Base Pay Range: $126,000/yr - $208,000/yr Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.
Responsibilities
- Support the implementation of the strategy for the modeling of the company’s invested assets used in the asset liability projection model that supports actuarial modeling applications.
- Develop, maintain, and support the existing asset models, including performing regular updates and production of model results as required by business, implementing enhancements to models as directed by the team and business leaders, and computer languages including Python, R, and Matlab.
- Develop market data adapters for security and reference data for providers such as Reuters, Bloomberg, and Intex, in computer languages including Python, R, or Matlab.
- Integrate third party solutions with in-house systems and automate the workflows by using databases.
- Coordinate with other internal teams in Actuarial, IT, Risk Management to understand requirements and automate systems.
- Apply econometric techniques to market microstructure data to potentially improve models and provide feedback to the optimization framework.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Financial Engineering, Finance, Economics, or a related field of study, and three (3) years of experience as an Asset Modeler / Market Risk, Quantitative Strategy Analyst, Portfolio Manager, Financial Associate, Financial Analyst, or a related occupation.
- Alternatively, the company would accept a Master’s degree in Financial Engineering, Finance, Economics, or a related field of study, and one (1) year of experience as an Asset Modeler / Market Risk, Quantitative Strategy Analyst, Portfolio Manager, Financial Associate, Financial Analyst, or a related occupation.
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