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As
a Fortune 200 financial services company, USAA is on a mission - to
facilitate the financial security of our members, the men and women of
the U.S. military and their families worldwide. Headquartered on a
showcase campus in San Antonio, TX, USAA attributes its long-standing
success to its most valuable resource, our 25,000 employees. They are
the heart and soul of our member-service culture.
Recently Ranked 100 Best Companies to Work For by Fortune in 2013,
we are proud to receive consistently outstanding awards and ratings for
member service, employee well-being and financial strength. Everything
that happens at USAA is based on our core values: Service, Loyalty, Honesty, and Integrity. These are the foundations of how we do business with our members, as well as how we treat each other.
We are currently seeking talented Modeling Analyst I for our San Antonio, TX facility.
PURPOSE OF JOBPartner
with and leads cross-functional teams in creating models to produce
substantiated recommendations and reports in support of business
initiatives, efficiencies and potential strategies. This may include
modeling design, development, process and utilization of sophisticated
statistical modeling methods and tools. Independently, under minimal
supervision, with a high level of certainty, manages/performs moderately
complex to complex work assignments; manages problem resolution across
systems, processes or channels; and navigates obstacles to deliver the
work product. May perform multiple team roles (team member, team
co-leader) while effectively contributing to the achievement of team /
organization goals. Serves as a resource and provides guidance to less
experienced team members on routine and escalated issues in the design,
development and implementation of statistical models. May present and
communicate findings to various levels of leadership.
JOB DUTIES
- Applies
intermediate to advanced knowledge of functional and business processes
and procedures, and routine modeling theories and techniques to create
effective modeling solutions for a single or multiple business function.
- Responsible
for the end-to-end model design, development and process; which
includes but is not limited to identifying objectives, sampling,
testing/validation, calibration, and monitoring performance. Ensures
adequate internal control processes around model development,
implementation and validation are established.
- Collaborates
with peer partners in identifying business requirements, developing
business cases, validating assumptions, methodologies, and conclusions.
Determines and implements the most efficient way of gathering
information, validating, and preparing data. Evaluates data quality
ensuring standards and guidelines are met.
- Utilizes
predictive 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.
- Maintains models and works with databases of relevant business information to conduct analysis.
- *This
particular position will be within the Bank Model Governance and
Independent Validation area. It will have opportunities to validate
various bank models including credit risk, finance, treasury, operations
risk, fraud and ALM, and marketing models.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Statistics, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or related field.
- 4+ years related work experience in statistical and/or Finance analysis and model development.
- Advanced knowledge of data analysis tools and industry data sources (specifically finance and/or treasury).
- Advanced knowledge in developing analysis queries and procedures in SQL, SAS, BI tools or other analysis software.
- Advanced
knowledge in 2 or more statistical techniques (Generalized linear
modeling, Time Series, CART, Decision Trees, Neural Networks, Factor
analysis experimental design and hypothesis testing, Finance/treasury
modeling).
Preferred
- Masters or PhD degree in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics or related field.
- CFA or MBA/PHD in Finance.
- 6+ years related work experience in statistical and/or Finance analysis and model development.
- Strong experience and knowledge on bank finance, treasury and/or operations risk related models.
- Experience
and knowledge on Basel models (PD, LGD and EAD, RWA), loss forecasting
and stress testing models would definitely be a significant plus.
- Experience in bank model independent review and validation.
- Knowledge about bank model regulations and governance.
- Advanced knowledge of predictive modeling.
- Advanced knowledge of programming language(s) and statistical techniques.
- Strong communication, inter-personal relationship and critical thinking skills.
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 packages in the
business, including business 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.
USAA
also offers a variety of on-site services and conveniences to help you
manage your work and personal life, including seven cafeterias, two
company stores and three fitness centers.
Relocation assistance is available for this position.
Qualified applicants must successfully complete a pre-employment background and drug screen.
USAA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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