Economics jobs in San Antonio, Texas - Page 2Create job alerts

Why USAA? At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families. Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values honesty, integrity, loyalty and service define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful. The Opportunity We are seeking a skilled individual to execute comprehensive model risk validation oversight for the lifecycle management of models. This includes conducting thorough model validation activities and ensuring adherence to written risk and compliance policies and procedures. The role requires strict independence from model stewards (e.g., model owners, developers, implementers, users) throughout all stages of the model's lifecycle, from development to ongoing maintenance. 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 not available for this position. What you'll do: * Implement independent model validation control activities for high risk in-house and vendor models. * Leverage expert technical approaches to develop and implement validation testing plans. * Replicate model development and may develop challenger models 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 employing large datasets and unstructured datasets. * Review at an extensive experience level the end-to-end life-cycle management of model development, implementation, ongoing monitoring, and use in areas of Banking and Insurance (Property & Casualty and Life) along with their corresponding business support functions and operational processes. * Assess model inherent risk ratings, model declassifications applications, the materiality of model changes, and conducts model change validations for all types of models. Oversee and advises 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 model validation process aligned with the 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. (4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree). * Minimum 6 years' 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' 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 as a Pricing / Reserving actuary (ACAS/FCAS) and/or Structural Engineer. * Experience in performing catastrophe risk analyses for multiple P&C personal lines insurance products by running catastrophe models to quantify catastrophe risk and validating catastrophe models in accordance with Federal Reserve Guidance on Model Risk Management (SR 11-7). * Experience in performing Disparate Impact/Bias testing at a large consumer facing organization. Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $127,310.00 - $243,340.00. USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.). 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. Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors. 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. 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, 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.

Why USAA? At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families. Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values honesty, integrity, loyalty and service define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful. The Opportunity As a dedicated Decision Science Analyst Senior - Member Value, you will contribute to transforming member service experiences by supporting end-to-end analytics. You'll help uncover valuable insights that improve member satisfaction and support our service strategies. You'll work closely with experienced team members, learn to apply analytical tools, and assist in translating data into understandable recommendations. This is a great opportunity to grow your skills in analytics and help shape how we understand and serve our members. 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, Chesapeake, VA or Tampa, FL. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. What you'll do: * Leverages advanced business, analytical and technical knowledge to participate or lead discussions with cross functional teams to understand and collaborate highly complex business objectives and influence solution strategies. * Applies advanced analytical techniques to solve business problems that are typically medium to large scale with significant impact to current and/or future business strategy. * Applies innovative and scientific/quantitative analytical approaches to draw conclusions and make 'insight to action' recommendations to answer the business objective and drive the appropriate change * Translates recommendation into communication materials to effectively present to various levels of management. * Incorporates visualization techniques to support the relevant points of the analysis and ease the understanding for less technical audiences. * Identifies and gathers the relevant and quality data sources required to fully answer and address the problem for the recommended strategy through testing or exploratory data analysis (EDA). * Integrates/transforms disparate data sources and resolves appropriate data hygiene techniques to apply. * Thoroughly documents assumptions, methodology, validation and testing to facilitate peer reviews and compliance requirements. * Understands and adopts emerging technology that can affect the application of scientific methodologies and/or quantitative analytical approaches to problem resolutions. * Succinctly delivers analysis/findings in a manner that conveys understanding, influences various levels of management, garners support for recommendations, drives business decisions, and influences business strategy. * Provides subject matter expertise in operationalizing recommendations. * Remains informed on current data and analytics trends, (Ex: Cloud, Data Mining, Python, Neural Networks, Sensor data, IoT, Streaming/NRT data) * Finds opportunities to continue to learn in the data and analytics space, whether informal (E.g., Coursera, Udemy, Kaggle, Code Up, etc) or formal (E.g. Certifications or advanced coursework). * Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures. What you have: * Bachelor's degree in quantitative analytics field such as Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Sciences, Operations Research, Data and/or Business Analysis, Data Science or other quantitative field; OR 4 years of related experience in statistics, mathematics or quantitative analytics (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree. * 6 years of data & analytics experience OR * a minimum of 4 years of data & analytics experience and up to 2 years of progressive functional business relevant experience within the respective industry of responsibility (i.e. P&C, Bank, Finance, Marketing etc.) for a total of 6 years combined experience OR * advanced degree in quantitative analytics field such as Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Sciences, Operations Research, Data and/or Business Analysis, Data Science or other quantitative field and 4 years of experience in data/analytics or functional business experience within the respective industry of responsibility (i.e. P&C, Bank, Finance, Marketing, etc.). * Demonstrates advanced skills in mathematical and statistical techniques and approaches used to drive fact-based decision-making. * Advanced knowledge of data analysis tools, data visualization, developing analysis queries and procedures in SQL, SAS, BI tools or other analysis software, and relevant industry data & methods and ability to connect external insights to business problems. * Experience with new and emerging data sets, and incorporation (data wrangling, data munging) into new insights. What sets you apart: * An interest in supporting our military community or military families is a plus. * An understanding of how customers interact with services and what makes a good customer experience. * An interest in learning and applying analytical techniques to explore data and identify trends. * Good communication skills, with the ability to explain findings simply and clearly. * A strong desire to learn new analytical methods, tools, and grow your career in data science and analytics. * Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and contribute to shared goals. Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $114,080.00 - $218,030.00. USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.). 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. Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors. 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. 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, 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.