Federico Borrego Higareda
Statistical Modeling Analyst | MSc Computational Finance and Risk Management | Quantitative Modeling
- Role
- Statistical Modeling Analyst at BECU
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Federico Borrego Higareda
As a Statistical Modeling Analyst at BECU, I specialize in applying advanced quantitative techniques to support credit risk initiatives, including CECL modeling, loss forecasting, capital planning, and stress testing. My work directly informs strategic financial decisions at the largest community-based credit union in the U.S.I hold an M.S. in Computational Finance & Risk Management from the University of Washington and a B.S. in Mathematical Finance from Catawba College, where I graduated summa cum laude. My academic foundation is complemented by minors in Computer Science, Accounting, and Business Administration—equipping me with a multidisciplinary approach to financial modeling.Outside of finance, I bring the same discipline and competitive spirit from over a decade in elite swimming. I represented Mexico at the 2015 World Junior Swimming Championships and competed as a collegiate student-athlete.I\'m passionate about leveraging data to drive smarter financial decisions and am always open to connecting with professionals in quantitative finance, risk management, and fintech.
Experience
Statistical Modeling Analyst
Sep 2021 — Present · Seattle, WA, US
As a member of the Risk Modeling Team, I work with credit risk models across a diverse range of consumer and commercial loan portfolios. These models support critical business functions including- Loss Forecasting: Implemented and refined models to project expected credit losses under various economic scenarios, contributing to CECL compliance and strategic planning- Capital Planning & Stress Testing: Built scenario-based models to assess portfolio resilience under adverse conditions, directly informing capital adequacy assessments- Loan Pricing: Supported pricing strategy by integrating risk-based modeling into loan product development.Community Leadership: Since June 2024, I have also served as Co-Chair of BECU’s LGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Group. In this role, I help plan and coordinate events such as our annual Pride Parade participation and lead initiatives that foster a sense of belonging and build community within the organization.
Education
Catawba College
Bachelor of Science - BS, Mathematical Finance
2016 — 2020
University of Washington
Master of Science - MS, Computational Finance and Risk Management
2020 — 2021
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