Why USAA?
Let’s do something that really matters.
At USAA, we have an important mission: facilitating the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. Not all of our employees served in our nation’s military, but we all share in the mission to give back to those who did. We’re working as one to build a great experience and make a real impact for our members.
We believe in our core values of honesty, integrity, loyalty and service. They’re what guides everything we do – from how we treat our members to how we treat each other. Come be a part of what makes us so special!
As a dedicated Model Validator Senior, your role is to provide independent oversight of the life-cycle management of models from a model risk management perspective. This would includes conducting model validation activities. These models will typically come from the Life Company or other areas development models which impact Life Company. Additional duties will include independent oversight of some areas of financial risk, including Insurance and Interest Rate Risk, as it applies to Life Company.
We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position can be based in one of the following locations: San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, Tampa, FL, Phoenix, AZ, Colorado, Springs, CO, and Charlotte, NC, Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
The Opportunity
What you'll do:
- Perform independent model validation activities to assess risks and associated controls for in-house and vendor models associated with Life Company.
- Leverage expert technical approaches to develop and implement validation testing plans.
- Replicate model development and develop challenger models (as needed) through predictive modeling, machine learning, deep learning, time-series modeling/forecasting, stress testing, heuristic models, actuarial models, simulation, optimization, and/or other highly specialized techniques.
- Conduct and develop plans for model testing and data quality assessments for models using various types of datasets, including those demonstrating large datasets and unstructured datasets.
- Review the end-to-end life-cycle management of model development, implementation, ongoing monitoring, and use in Life Insurance along with their corresponding business support functions and operational processes.
- Assess model inherent risk ratings, model classification applications, and model change materiality. Also conduct model change validations for all types models. Oversee and advise the model validation work of peers.
- Produce and deliver validation reports and related validation work to model validation management, model partners, senior leadership, and others.
- Implement the independent model validation process, while staying in sync with the written risk and compliance policies and procedures. Evaluate model risk control strengths around model development, implementation, and use. Professionally develop on emerging modeling techniques and approaches.
What you have:
- Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field, such as Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, or a Related Field with Core Quantitative Curriculum. Four additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree
- 6 years of related work experience in model validation, model development, statistical analysis, and/or advanced quantitative research.
Or
- Advanced degree (e.g., Master's, PhD) in a quantitative field, such as Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, or Related Field with Core Quantitative Curriculum and 4 years of related work experience in model validation, model development, statistical analysis, and/or advanced quantitative research.
- Experience driving communication verbally and in writing quantitative/technical concepts and conclusions to non-technical audiences, senior leadership, auditors, and/or regulators.
- Strong programming skills in R, Python, SAS, Java, C, SQL, and/or other comparable programming languages for the iterative methodological tenants of model and algorithm development including setting model specifications, assumption testing, data quality assessments, variable selection, back-testing, benchmarking, and other robust model testing. Extensive Experience with at least three of the following statistical, econometric, data science, and predictive modeling approaches: Unsupervised Learning; K-Means; Linear Regression; Time-Series/Forecasting; Stress Testing; Logistic Regression; Gaussian Process; Simulation Models; Boosting/Bagging Trees; Neural Networks; Deep Learning Concepts; Bayesian Estimators.
- Strong business context knowledge in operational and support functions of Banking and/or Insurance as well as associated modeling and analytics knowledge.
What sets you apart:
- Experience coordinating or developing models related to Artificial Intelligence, including Gen-AI
- Experience coordinating or developing models related to Life Insurance, Annuities and/or Health products
- US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner [optional]
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.
What we offer:
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. The salary range for this position is: $120,500 - $230,400.
Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.
Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include 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, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.
For more details on our outstanding benefits, please visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.
Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.
USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
