Bank Credit Risk Analyst Senior - Retail Banking

Company: USAA
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: January 27, 2025

Job Description:

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!The OpportunityWe are seeking a dedicated Bank Credit Risk Analyst Senior. This person will have a strong background in credit risk strategy development for deposit and consumer credit portfolios to optimize profitable growth within risk appetite. Owns operational and compliance risk inherent in credit strategy. Tracks and monitors credit strategy performance as well as external factors impacting the credit risk exposure for bank portfolio products within the risk taxonomy.As a dedicated Business Credit Risk Analyst Senior, you will use quantitative methods to identify credit risk, develop and deliver credit strategies, and monitor credit performance for consumer credit portfolios to optimize profitable growth within risk appetite. Owns mitigation of operational and compliance risk inherent in credit strategy. Tracks and monitors internal and external factors impacting credit strategy performance for bank portfolio products.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 or TX, Plano, TX. This position can also work remotely in the continental U.S. with occasional business travel. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.What you'll do:

• Applies industry leading practices and analytical skills to identify risks and opportunities within the handled portfolio and translates results into strategic solutions with the delivery of credit risk strategies.
• Applies critical thinking skills to synthesize analyses, identify root causes, and develop clear and concise recommendations to drive credit risk strategy development and influence senior decision makers.
• Partners to deliver Bank credit risk strategies across lines of defense by effectively developing and improving complex analytical frameworks, analyzing data and processes, and clearly communicating insights/recommendations to key collaborators and leadership.
• Analyzes internal and external scores/data for use in identifying first party fraud.
• Applies industry knowledge and driven benchmarking to inform credit strategy development.
• Applies advanced and nuanced quantitative analysis based upon internal and external data sources to bring structure and clarity to ambiguous and exciting problems.
• Develops, handles, and presents comprehensive risk and financial reporting in support of senior management and committee oversight of existing and emerging risks and escalates the quality and direction of credit performance to appropriate levels of management.
• Designs and performs complex financial risk sensitivity analysis.
• Creates and leads credit strategy infrastructure and ensures credit strategies are implemented as intended.
• Applies expert programming and analytical techniques to analyze credit data.
• Provides thought leadership, coaching, and mentoring to team members regarding analytics and risk management.
• Collaborates with key partners to guide & facilitate teams in the development and implementation of key initiatives.
• Uses analytically derived insights to develop strategic plans with significant impact to business results.
• Coaches and mentors other analysts and acts as a leader with vision within the analyst community.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are optimally identified, measured, supervised, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.What you have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or in a Mathematical discipline; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.
  • 6 years of experience in an analytical field or work focused on leading analytical projects, advanced analytics, risk assessments or bank credit risk data; OR an advanced degree in Business Management, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or in a Mathematical subject area and 4 years of experience in an analytical field or work focused on leading analytical projects, advanced analytics, risk assessments or bank credit risk data.
  • Experience in financial analysis activities to support risk strategy.
  • Strong understanding of banking regulations, risk, and/or compliance.
  • Advanced presentation and communication skills.
  • Advanced business acumen and attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Advanced research and investigation skills and demonstrated good judgement in problem solving.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Advanced knowledge of data analysis tools including skills to develop analysis queries and procedures in SQL, SAS, or other business intelligence and analysis software applications for data segmentation, aggregation, and statistics (E.g., SPS or Visual Basic).
  • Knowledge of federal laws, rules, regulations, and applicable guidance to include: FCRA, Reg B, UDAAP/UDAP, OCC Heightened Standards, OCC CREDIT RISK GUIDANCE.What sets you apart:
    • Experience delivering business insights and recommendations through internal and industry data analysis.
    • 6+ years of experience with consumer credit risk analytics with a focus on auto consumer loans credit strategy development, implementation and monitoring.
    • 6+ years of experience with SAS or SQL to gather and analyze data; including aggregation from multiple sources, working with different grains of data, resolving anomalies, and demonstrating sophisticated joins to prepare data for analysis.
    • Experience preparing and communicating credit strategy recommendations and results of complex analysis to senior leadership and a wide range of partners including but not limited to Credit risk reviewer, Pricing, Product, Legal, Compliance, Underwriting and Operations.
    • Experience crafting tests (e.g. A/B test) and evaluating outcomes to continuously guide and optimize risk reward framework.
    • Experience driving multiple analytics projects and strategies forward with limited guidance.
    • Experience optimizing underwriting criteria using statistical models and analysis of traditional and alternative credit data to drive risk-adjusted growth.
    • Experience working with Experian Sandbox, alternate data sources e.g. Lexis Nexis.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: $120,550- $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 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.

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