Credit Risk Strategy II - Retail Banking

USAA • San Antonio, TX

283d • $77,120 - $147,390

About The Position

As a dedicated Credit Risk Strategist, 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. Mitigate 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, TX or Plano, TX. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or in a Mathematical subject area; OR 4 years of related experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• 2 years of experience in an analytical field or work focused on leading analytical projects, sophisticated analytics, and risk assessments; OR an advanced degree in Business Management, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or in a Mathematical subject area.
• Developing understanding of banking regulations, risk, and compliance.
• Solid presentation and social skills.
• Good business sense and attention to detail and accuracy.
• Solid research and investigation skills and demonstrated good judgement in problem solving.
• Shown knowledge of current analytical coding languages, such as SAS, SQL, or Python.
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of federal laws, rules, regulations, and applicable guidance to include: FCRA, Reg B, UDAAP/UDAP, OCC Heightened Standards, OCC CREDIT RISK GUIDANCE.

Nice To Haves

• High Proficiency in SAS and SQL and familiarity with capabilities of BI tools (e.g., Tableau).
• Experience analyzing credit risk associated with consumer credit card products and identifying root causes of shifts in key portfolio performance measurements.
• Experience recommending changes to underwriting strategies for both new originations and existing account strategies (line increases/decrease, balances transfers, payments, authorizations) to handle credit risk.
• Familiarity with the use of explanatory modeling techniques (difference-in-difference, fixed, and random effects models).
• Experience preparing presentation materials for executive level audiences.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn.
• US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner.

Responsibilities

• Applies industry leading practices and analytical skills to identify risks and opportunities within the managed 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.
• May assist in delivering Bank credit risk strategies across lines of defense by optimally driving analytical projects through analysis of data and processes and clearly communicating insights/recommendations to key collaborators and leadership.
• Develops industry knowledge and driven benchmarking to inform credit strategy development.
• Applies quantitative analysis based upon internal and external data sources to solve analytical projects.
• Assists with developing, managing, and communicating comprehensive risk and financial reporting in support of senior management and committee oversight of existing and emerging risks and raises the quality and direction of credit performance to appropriate levels of management.
• Performs financial risk sensitivity analysis.
• Crafts requirements to support the management of credit strategy infrastructure and ensures credit strategies are implemented as intended.
• Applies programming and analytical techniques to analyze credit data.
• May assist in collaborating with key partners to guide & facilitate teams in the development and implementation of key initiatives.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, supervised, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans.
• 401(k) and pension.
• Life insurance.
• Parental benefits and adoption assistance.
• Paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours.
• Various wellness programs.
• Career path planning and continuing education assistance.

What This Job Offers

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