Business Strategy Analyst I

USAA • Atascosa, TX

277d • $85,040 - $162,550 • Remote

About The Position

As a dedicated Business Strategy Analyst, you will utilize quantitative and qualitative analysis to provide thought-leadership on evolving industry trends, market developments, USAA's strategic direction, regulatory environment, and macroeconomic trends for the business unit. Provides insights and information-based context for key stakeholders in the business unit to effectively manage, influence, and impact line of business strategy. 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 San Antonio, TX, OR this position can work remotely in the continental U.S. with occasional business travel. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Science, Finance, Economics or related discipline; OR 4 years of related experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• 4 years experience in data and/or analytics or strategy consulting; OR Advanced Degree in Business, Science, Finance, Economics or related discipline with 2 years experience in data and/or analytics or strategy consulting.
• Experience identifying business needs and developing strategic plans driven by qualitative/quantitative analysis and market insights.
• Demonstrated experience using data analytics to formulate data-driven insights.
• Experience performing data analysis using various data analytics tools (i.e. Microsoft Excel, Tableau, R, Python, SQL, Snowflake, SAS, Adobe Analytics).
• Experience in project management.

Nice To Haves

• US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner.
• Financial Services Experience.
• Proficiency with financial transaction data (such as debit cards and credit cards).
• Experience with regulation E & Z.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with stakeholders to identify key business assumptions and hypotheses around line of business strategy.
• Evaluates and uncovers strategic insights related to Profit & Loss performance including Product Strategy, Pricing, Marketing, Sales, Credit Risk, Distribution Channels, and Member Experience.
• Assists experienced Business Strategy Analysts and other subject matter experts with refining hypotheses and identifying business questions to explore further.
• Assists in the development of the analytical framework and blueprint to answer business questions identified in the business portfolio, product, or member experience.
• Leverages advanced data-driven problem-solving techniques to manipulate and interpret business results.
• Translates findings into insights for strategy management and execution.
• Prepares materials that help communicate the significance of the strategic insights to senior leaders and other key stakeholders.
• May participate in key stakeholder meetings.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

Benefits

• 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
• Various wellness programs
• Career path planning and continuing education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree