USAA · 16 hours ago
Senior Quantitative Risk Analyst - AML Modeling
Phoenix Campus (Main)
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$114K/yr - $218K/yr
6+ years expUSAA is dedicated to empowering its members to achieve financial security. The Senior Quantitative Risk Analyst will lead the development and deployment of Financial Crimes Models, utilizing advanced analytics to assess risks and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory mandates.
FinanceBankingProperty & Casualty InsuranceVenture CapitalFinancial ServicesInsurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Utilizes advanced analytics to assess future risk, opportunities, and effectiveness and translates results into meaningful solutions to enhance decision making
Applies advanced knowledge and industry best practices to quantify risk and aggregate exposures
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
Applies advanced knowledge to produce 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Sciences, or other quantitative discipline or 4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree
6 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 4 years work experience in a quantitative discipline relevant to risk management OR PhD in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or other quantitative discipline and up to 2 years work experience in a quantitative discipline relevant to risk management
Preferred
A Master or Ph.D. degree in a quantitative field
Advanced knowledge of statistical and machine learning models and techniques
5+ years of experience in developing, validating and implementing Financial Crimes Models
Solid understanding of AML and Financial Crimes modeling techniques
10+ years of hands-on technical coding experience and strong programming skills, e.g. Python, SAS, SQL, R
Prior experience working on Transaction Monitoring Platform such as Actimize, Lexis Bridger, preferrable modern systems leveraging Machine Learning Algorithm for Detection
ACAMS Certified
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Julie McPeak
SVP, General Counsel Insurance
Waqas Durrani
Senior Vice President, General Counsel - Enterprise Shared Services
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