USAA · 5 hours ago
Risk Analyst Senior - Life Insurance Risk
USAA is dedicated to empowering its members to achieve financial security through exceptional service and products. They are seeking a highly analytical Senior Risk Analyst specializing in Life Insurance to manage risk-related projects and communicate findings to leadership.
BankingFinancial ServicesInsuranceVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Partners with key team members in the business to identify, assess, aggregate and document risks and controls, including risks associated with new or modified products, services, distribution channels, regulations and third-party operations using knowledge
Communicates results of risk assessments to governance committees, business process owners and various levels of leadership
Implements new risk policies, practices, appetites and solutions to ensure multidisciplinary understanding and management of risks according to industry standard process
Improves and contributes to strategies, tools, and methodologies to measure, monitor, and report risks
Applies knowledge to use or produce analytical material for discussions with cross functional teams to understand business objectives and influence solution strategies
Serves as a key contributor in cross-functional teams to identify, assess, aggregate and mitigate current and emerging risk events
Formulates stress test plans for a line of business or the enterprise including the evaluation of results and framing of contingency plans in partnership with key business partners
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Business, Finance, or a related field
4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree
6 years of risk management, regulatory or operations experience in a relevant functional area to include banking, insurance, financial services, audit, project management, public accounting or other related operational area
Or advanced degree/designation in Risk Management, Business, Finance, or other subject area relevant to risk management and 4 years of work experience in a field relevant to risk management
Risk management experience in a complex institution and/or highly matrixed environment
Experience in conflict resolution management and ability to challenge at all levels of management and influence business outcomes
Ability to work with both internal and external partners in a highly collaborative environment
Critical thinking and knowledge of data analysis tools and techniques and decision-making abilities, to include ability to make data-driven decisions
Proactively identifies potential concerns and follows-up to resolve issues
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Excel and PowerPoint
Preferred
Demonstrated experience within the insurance sector, understanding its unique operational and financial dynamics
Experience managing risk-related projects or initiatives, which involves engaging with cross-functional teams and presenting findings and recommendations to mid- and senior-level partners
Experience working with third-party vendors or in technology-focused roles, understanding their integration and impact within an organization
Proven ability to source, analyze, and synthesize complex data. This includes effectively communicating insights to diverse team members through well-documented reporting and tailored messaging
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
401(k)
Pension
Life insurance
Parental benefits
Adoption assistance
Paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours
Various wellness programs
Career path planning and continuing education
Company
USAA
USAA is a financial services company.
Funding
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