Why USAA?
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!
The Opportunity
We are seeking a skilled Quantitative Risk Analyst Lead with a strong background in capital planning and stress testing. The ideal candidate will possess detailed knowledge of insurance products and industry trends, along with expertise in data analytics using Python, R, SAS, SQL, and Tableau for visualization. Excellent communication skills are needed, as the role will involve presenting to a diverse range of partners, including executives, business leaders, and risk committees. The right individual for this position will be able to convey complex analytical findings in a clear and concise manner, making them a valuable asset to our team.
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, Phoenix, AZ, Colorado Springs, CO, Charlotte, NC, or Tampa, FL.
Relocation assistance is available for this position.
What you'll do:
- Applies experienced analytical knowledge to use detailed analytics to assess future risk and/or new risks, opportunities, and efficiency.
- Translates results into significant solutions to improve decision making.
- Presents findings to senior level leadership.
- Applies experienced knowledge and industry standard processes to quantify risk and aggregate exposures.
- Develops complex systems and programs that measure aggregate risk exposures.
- Performs model validations and presents results to senior leadership.
- Applies innovative and scientific/quantitative analytical approaches to draw conclusions and make recommendations to answer business objectives and lead change.
- Translates recommendations into communication materials to effectively present to senior leadership. Recommendations typically have a major impact on business results.
- Provides subject matter expertise in operationalizing recommendations.
- Applies experienced knowledge to produce advanced analytical material to lead discussions with cross functional teams and senior leadership to understand detailed business objectives and influence solution strategies.
- Demonstrates thought leadership in cross functional team environments.
- Drives and builds cross functional teams in support of initiatives that have significant impact to the enterprise or a core business area.
- Provides direction and mentorship to other team members in the peer review process.
- Expertly communicates analytical results, findings and solutions to governance committees and business process owners and influences business analysis.
What you have:
- Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Sciences, or other quantitative field. OR 4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
- 8 years of related quantitative analysis experience in a subject area relevant to risk management to include statistical analysis, modeling, mathematics or other quantitative field. OR advanced degree/designation in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Sciences, or other quantitative subject area and 6 years work experience in a quantitative subject area relevant to risk management OR PhD in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or other quantitative field and up to 4 years work experience in a quantitative subject area relevant to risk management.
What sets you apart:
- Data analytics or science experience using Python, R, SAS, SQL, R, and visualization tools (Tableau)
- Extensive knowledge of Life Insurance industry and products
- Proven understanding of financial reporting systems
- Three or more years' experience with Capital planning/Stress testing
- Experience accessing and analyzing detailed data sets.
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Crafting and presenting across multiple management levels (e.g.: executives, business leaders, risk committees, and etc.)
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: $138,230 - $264,200.
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 and affirmative action employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
