Collateral Risk Analyst (Mortgage, MBS, Whole loan pricing)

Collateral Risk Analyst (Contract | Hybrid San Francisco, CA)We are seeking a Collateral Risk Analyst to join a leading financial institution on a 6-month contract (potential for FTE conversion). This role focuses on collateral modeling, loan valuation, and risk analytics, supporting key decision-making across mortgage portfolios. Key Responsibilities:Produce analytics to determine member borrowing capacity and collateral valuation Manage quarterly valuation and risk analysis for residential & commercial mortgage collateral Integrate and validate 3rd-party pricing/vendor dataSupport and enhance haircut/margin and pricing methodologiesMaintain and optimize collateral models and reporting processesAnalyze large datasets to identify trends and support decision-making Assist with model validation, reporting to senior leadership, and system/data mapping updates Provide support for member portal and collateral data issuesMust-Have Skills:3+ years in mortgage portfolio analysis & risk managementStrong knowledge of MBS and whole loan pricing & valuation conceptsProven experience handling large, complex datasets across platformsAdvanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and SQLStrong analytical, problem-solving, and data storytelling skills Nice to Have:Experience with Polypaths, AFT, or mortgage market tools5+ years of relevant experience Degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, or related fieldDetails:???? Location: Hybrid (San Francisco, CA onsite TueThu) ???? Type: Contract (6 months, potential conversion)