Quantitative Risk Analyst - Credit Modeling (Bank)

Company: USAA
Location: Goodyear
Posted on: March 25, 2020

Job Description:

Purpose of JobProvides Model Risk Management support for the bank in the areas of quality control and governance, to include but not limited to documentation review prior to model validation, model definitions, inventory, categorization and regulatory expectations. Acts as a subject matter expert in advising and consulting the business as appropriate on model risk quality and governance matters. Not all responsibilities listed below pertain to this specific opportunity.Job RequirementsABOUT USAAUSAA knows what it means to serve. We facilitate the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. This singular mission requires a dedication to innovative thinking at every level.In each of the past five years, we've been a top-40 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For , and we've ranked among Victory Media's Top 10 Military Friendly Employers for 13 years straight. We embrace a robust veteran workforce and encourage veterans and veteran spouses to apply.ABOUT USAA RISK ManagementUSAA is a growing financial services company and the Risk Management function at USAA is an important part of this growth. It is an exciting time at USAA and in our Risk Management organization. We are a diversified team of Risk professionals, working across all lines of business across USAA operations (banking, insurance, investments) seeing the incredible growth first-hand. Working at USAA in Risk Management affords you the ability to be a part of USAA s noble mission on a daily basis. We stand behind our 11 million members who rely on us every day.See what it's like to work for a company where your passion meets our purpose:

• Utilizes advanced analytics to assess future risk, opportunities, and effectiveness.
• Translates results into meaningful solutions to enhance decision making.
• May present findings to various levels of leadership.
• Utilizes industry best practices to quantify risk and aggregate exposures.
• Develops complex systems and programs that measure aggregate risk exposures.
• May engage in model validation and/or produce model validation reports.
• Applies innovative and scientific/quantitative analytical approaches to draw conclusions and make recommendations to answer business objectives and drive change using developed knowledge.
• May translate 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.
• Communicates analytical results, findings and solutions to governance committees and business process owners and influences business analysis.
• May create statistical reporting and financial analysis to forecast results for required stress test scenarios.
• Analyzes and challenges stress testing results and partners with relevant functions to validate those results.Minimum Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Sciences, or other quantitative discipline required.
    4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
  • 4 or more years related quantitative analysis experience in a discipline relevant to risk management to include statistical analysis, modeling, mathematics or other quantitative discipline
  • Or advanced degree/designation in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Sciences, or other quantitative discipline and 2 or more years work experience in a quantitative discipline relevant to risk management
  • Or PhD in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or other quantitative discipline
  • Successful completion of an analyst assessment may be required Preferred Experience:
    • 2+ years involvement with quantitative analytical work, statistical analysis, financial modeling, risk management reporting, portfolio analysis, etc.
    • Risk Management functional experience in Model Governance or Validation functions, specifically dealing with banking models (Credit Risk, ALM, PPNR, CCAR, Ops Loss)
    • Experience interacting, in both written and verbal communication, with cross-functional teams and committees to understand modeling techniques, report findings, etc.
    • Financial services industry, model vendor or consulting experience with consumer lending focus.
    • Working towards one or more of the following designations:
      • Professional Risk Manager (PRM)
      • Financial Risk Manager (FRM)
      • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.At USAA our employees enjoy one of the best benefits package in the business, including a flexible business casual or casual dress environment, comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, along with wellness and wealth building programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education will assist you with your professional goals.Relocation assistance is notavailable for this position. Associated topics: actuarial, actuarial analyst, actuarial assistant, actuarial consultant, actuary, actuary consultant, cost, investment actuary, mathmatics, statistics

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