SVP, CECL & Financial Model Analyst

Accounting and Finance

Full-Time/Regular

7830 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD

1363-948

EAGLEBANK OVERVIEW:

Eagle Bancorp, Inc. headquartered in Bethesda, MD, was incorporated in 1997 to serve as the bank holding company for EagleBank. Eagle Bancorp is a publicly traded company under the symbol EGBN. EagleBank commenced banking operations on July 20, 1998, and currently operates 20 banking offices: six in Suburban, Maryland, five located in the District of Columbia; and nine in Northern Virginia. The Bank was founded to specifically address the business and personal needs of local business owners. It has been answering and exceeding those needs for over 20 years, providing custom financial solutions, local access to senior management, quick response, local decision-making, and a deeply-rooted dedication to the local community.

Our Mission is to be the most respected and profitable community bank by putting relationships first to the delight of our customers, employees, and shareholders, and relentlessly deliver the most compelling service and value. Eagle Banks Values are: Relationships FIRST: Flexible, Involved, Responsive, Strong, and Trusted.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

This role is responsible for maintenance and review of our quantitative financial risk modeling inclusive of interest rate risk, liquidity stress testing, capital planning as well as Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) modeling. This role will be responsible for review of the modelling for portfolio credit risk and PD/LGD models under CECL. The role will oversee the related compliance with accounting controls and documentation related to the CECL process. The role will also be required to evaluate assumptions, run and build scenarios, appropriately document and make recommendations for adjustments within the Asset/Liability Management (ALM) modeling software as necessary. Results of modeling efforts will be communicated to management and committees where necessary.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review quarterly CECL modeling and complete required documentation to support accounting controls over the process
• Establish understanding of the CECL modeling process, challenge assumptions, and make recommendations for changes as necessary
• Perform modeling within the ALM software
• Review, document and maintain assumptions related to the ALM software
• Analyze results and make any necessary recommendations related to output from interest rate risk, liquidity stress testing, capital planning and CECL modeling
• Maintain up to date knowledge of best practices related to modeling practices, assumptions, and documentation
• Perform other duties, as assigned

Required Education/Experience:

• Masters Degree from an accredited college or university in Econometrics, Finance, Statistics or related field
• Experience working with Empyrean Solutions modeling or similar ALM or statistical modeling software
• 3+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Experience working with ValuCast modeling software by Valuant
• A Ph.D. in Business Administration, Finance, Statistics or related fields a plus
• Financial services experience a plus
• Big Four public accounting experience

Preferred Certifications, Licenses or systems:

• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Finance or related experience with a focus on statistical and discounted cash flow modeling
• Functional knowledge of banking and balance sheet management inclusive of interest rate risk modeling and related significant assumptions (i.e. betas, deposit decay, prepayments)
• Working knowledge of various financial instruments in which the bank invests including fixed income investments, loans, derivative contracts, deposits, and various forms of wholesale funding
• Working knowledge of the CECL framework
• Knowledge of bank regulatory environment related to model risk management, controls and business process best practices
• Proven ability to work effectively with virtual teams, to set realistic deadlines, and to effectively manage ones own time and priorities to meet those deadlines including regular communication and updates
• Process oriented, data driven, and exceptionally well organized and detailed
• Ability to work individually or with different teams on various projects
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Excel and PowerPoint, especially the integration with other MS products

Preferred Knowledge & Skills:

• None