Life Insurance Financial Risk Analyst

Why USAA?

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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 highly skilled Life Risk Actuary specializing in Financial and Model Risk to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will hold either an Associateship (ASA) or Fellowship (FSA) from the Society of Actuaries, showcasing a actuarial background and proven proficiency in developing and leading life actuarial models. Essential to this role is substantial experience in the life actuarial domain, particularly with a keen focus on financial risks associated with health products, especially Medicare Supplement offerings. This position is essential for safeguarding the integrity of our modeling practices, ensuring adherence to regulatory frameworks, and navigating the complexities of financial risk. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in improving our actuarial capabilities and contributing to the strategic direction of our organization, thus driving innovation and compliance in a fast-evolving landscape.

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, Phoenix, AZ, Charlotte, NC, or Tampa, FL.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What you'll do :

• Performs independent model validation control activities for high risk in-house and vendor models.
• Demonstrates technical approaches to develop and implement validation testing plans.
• Replicates 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 niche techniques.
• Conducts and develops plans for model testing and data quality assessments for models using various types of datasets including those employing large datasets and unstructured datasets.
• Reviews 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.
• Assesses model inherent risk ratings, model declassifications applications, the materiality of model changes, and conducts model change validations for all types models. Coordinates and advises the model validation work of peers.
• Produces and delivers validation reports and related validation work to model validation management, model partners, senior leadership, and others.
• Implements the independent model validation process aligned with the written risk and compliance policies and procedures at an extensive experience level. Evaluates model risk control strengths around model development, implementation, and use. Develops on emerging modeling techniques and approaches.

What you have :

What sets you apart :

Compensation range : The salary range for this position is : $127,310 - $243,340 .

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.