Quantitative Risk Analyst Intern

USAA • Plano, TX

114d • $27 - $28

About The Position

The Quantitative Risk Analyst internship focuses on practicing skills that play a crucial role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risk across USAA. You will learn real corporate world sophisticated quantitative techniques to model and lead risks and provide critical insights to advise strategic decisions. The opportunity may lead to selection into a two-year risk development rotational program following graduation. Rotational placings may vary depending on business needs. Our internship program lets you showcase your skills, while gaining real-life experience that’ll help you jump-start your career. Our interns deliver innovative solutions to real business challenges, while building enduring relationships in a collaborative culture with their manager and an assigned mentor. The internship is based at USAA Corporate Headquarters in San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, and Charlotte, NC. Interns offered full-time roles may have the opportunity to work out of one of USAA’s satellite locations.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree from an accredited college or university, and plan to graduate after the final day of the internship.
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Finance, or related field at a 4-year accredited university.
• 0 to 2 years of related experience and accountability for simple to moderately complex tasks and/or projects required.
• Foundational and conceptual knowledge of risk management, regulatory or operations experience in a relevant functional area to include banking, insurance, financial services, audit, project management, public accounting or other related operational area required.
• Foundational knowledge of data analysis tools and techniques.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of information security/IT
• Knowledge of reporting and analysis, and control testing
• Data analytical skills, risk management interest
• Detail oriented/strong organization/ self-starter
• Proficient with Excel

Responsibilities

• Applies foundational knowledge to support the assessment of future risk, opportunities, and efficiency.
• Applies foundational learning to help support the team in producing standard methodologies that quantify risk and aggregate exposures.
• May assist with model validation activities and model validation reporting.
• Participates in the production of analytical material needed for discussions with cross functional teams to understand sophisticated business objectives and influence solution strategies.
• Compiles communication materials pertaining to analytical results, findings and solutions for governance committees and business process owners to influence business analysis.
• Supports internal/external audits, regulatory reviews and rating agency requests.

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

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees