AI Governance Analyst - Senior Level

USAA•San Antonio, NC

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior AI Governance Analyst supports USAA’s enterprise AI governance function by helping assess, govern, and monitor AI risk. The role applies advanced analytics and risk-management expertise to complex AI and emerging-technology issues, develops insights and recommendations for cross-functional and governance discussions, and strengthens controls and practices that support responsible AI. It works across business, technology, risk, and leadership teams in a highly regulated environment. The position provides risk-management support for a line of business or staff agency, including identifying, measuring, and aggregating risk; supporting appropriate quantitative and analytical practices; monitoring risk and controls; and consulting on mitigation plans. The role requires office attendance four days per week and may be based in San Antonio, Texas; Plano, Texas; Phoenix, Arizona; or Charlotte, North Carolina. Relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Actuarial Sciences, or a quantitative field; or four years of relevant education and/or experience.
Six years of related quantitative analysis experience, including statistical analysis, modeling, engineering, mathematics, business, or another quantitative discipline; or an advanced degree/designation in a relevant quantitative discipline plus four years of relevant quantitative work experience; or a PhD in a listed or other quantitative discipline plus up to two years of relevant quantitative work experience.
Four years of experience working with complex analytical tools and data.
Experience producing and presenting research data related to key business activities.
Experience effectively participating in and leading cross-functional team discussions related to risk management.
Experience providing guidance to team members on research and data peer reviews.

Nice To Haves

Regulated-industry experience.
Experience in advanced analytics, risk, AI governance, controls, compliance, model risk, or data governance.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional governance discussions and influence senior stakeholders.
Strong ability to translate complex AI and risk topics into clear recommendations.
US military experience through service or as a military spouse/domestic partner.

Responsibilities

Apply advanced analytics to assess future risk, opportunities, and effectiveness, and translate results into solutions that enhance decision-making.
Engage in model validation and produce model validation reports.
Use innovative scientific and quantitative analytical approaches to draw conclusions and make recommendations that address business objectives and drive change.
Translate recommendations into communication materials for peer review and management.
Produce advanced analytical materials for cross-functional discussions to clarify complex business objectives and influence solution strategies.
Mentor team members in the peer review process.
May produce reports and data visualizations with quantitative data for Executive Leadership and Board(s) to inform strategic decision-making.
Ensure risks associated with business activities are identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.
Support risk identification, measurement, aggregation, and understanding and management of risk through quantitative and analytical practices.
Monitor the risk and control environment and consult on risk-mitigation plans.