Quantitative Analyst Senior - Model Governance

Why USAA?

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.

Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.

The Opportunity

As a dedicated Quantitative Analyst Senior - Model Governance, you will provide risk management support for a line of business or staff agency in key risk identification, measurement and aggregation, and the understanding and management of risk through appropriate quantitative and analytical practices and processes. You will also monitor the risk and control environment to ensure that exposures are kept at acceptable levels and consults on risk mitigation plans.

We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position will be based out of our San Antonio, TX headquarters. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What you'll do:

• Utilizes and applies advanced analytics to assess future risk, opportunities, and effectiveness and translates results into meaningful solutions to enhance decision making.
• Engages in model validation and produces model validation reports.
• Applies innovative and scientific/quantitative analytical approaches to draw conclusions and make recommendations to answer business objectives and drive change.
• Translates recommendations into communication materials to effectively present to colleagues for peer review and management.
• Produces advanced analytical material for discussions with cross functional teams to understand complex business objectives and influence solution strategies.
• Provides mentorship to other team members in the peer review process.
• May produce reports and data visualizations for Executive Leadership and Board(s) with quantitative data to influence strategic decision making.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

What you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Actuarial Sciences, or other quantitative discipline; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• 6 years related quantitative analysis experience to include statistical analysis, modeling, engineering, mathematics, business or other quantitative discipline; OR advanced degree/designation in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Actuarial Sciences, or other quantitative discipline and 4 years work experience in a quantitative discipline relevant to risk management; OR PhD in Economics, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or other quantitative discipline and up to 2 years work experience in a quantitative discipline relevant to risk management.
• 4 years experience working with complex analytical tools and data.
• Experience producing and presenting research data related to key business activities.
• Experience effectively participating in and leading cross-functional team discussions related to risk management.
• Experience providing guidance to team members related to research and data peer reviews.

What sets you apart:

• Experienced in the development, implementation, and documentation of AI/ML solutions in highly regulated environments (e.g. Financial Services, Property and Casualty Underwriting, etc.) to include vendor developed black box models.
• Hands on experience with diverse technologies, platforms and environments used in the development and implementation of sophisticated AI/ML solutions.
• Self-motivated, quick learner with strong verbal and written communication skills
• US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner

Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $114,080 - $205,340.

Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location.

Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.