Data Scientist Senior

About the role

We are seeking a Lead AI Individual Contributor Data Scientist to drive the strategic adoption and practical application of AI, particularly Generative AI, across USAA Federal Savings Bank (USAA FSB). You will identify and implement AI solutions - whether cutting-edge industry advancements, existing solutions from other USAA lines of business, or tools that connect and integrate various platforms and IT systems - to boost productivity, automate processes, reduce costs, and create new revenue streams within the financial services context. This includes actively scouting for and evaluating external AI tools and technologies through various channels, such as professional networks and ties to academia, AI events, conferences, academic research, and a keen awareness of technological advancements, to ensure we are leveraging the most innovative solutions available. These efforts will encompass exploring AI solutions that serve as intelligent work assistants, streamlining and optimizing routine tasks for our employees, ultimately enhancing the experience and value delivered to our USAA members, while also considering the visionary potential and ethical implications of these advancements. This role is remote eligible in the continental U.S. with occasional business travel. However, individuals residing within a 60-mile radius of a USAA office will be expected to work on-site four days per week. Relocation assistance is available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Gathers, interprets, and manipulates structured and unstructured data to enable advanced analytical solutions for the business.
• Develops scalable, automated solutions using machine learning, simulation, and optimization to deliver business insights and business value.
• Selects the appropriate modeling technique and/or technology with consideration to data limitations, application, and business needs.
• Develops and deploys models within the Model Development Control (MDC) and Model Risk Management (MRM) framework.
• Composes, and assists peers with composing, technical documents for knowledge persistence, risk management, and technical review audiences.
• Assesses business needs to propose/recommend analytical and modeling projects to add business value.
• Works with business and analytics leaders to prioritize analytics and modeling problems/research efforts.
• Builds and maintains a robust library of reusable, production-quality algorithms and supporting code, to ensure model development and research efforts are transparent and based on the highest quality data.
• Translates complex business request(s) into specific analytical questions, executes on the analysis and/or modeling, and then communicates outcomes to non-technical business colleagues with focus on business action and recommendations.
• Manages project milestones, risks, and impediments.
• Escalates potential issues that could limit project success or implementation.
• Develops best practices for engaging with Data Engineering and IT to deploy production-ready analytical assets consistent with modeling best practices and model risk management standards.
• Maintains expertise and awareness of cutting-edge techniques.
• Actively seeks opportunities and materials to learn new techniques, technologies, and methodologies.
• Serves as a mentor to junior data scientists in modeling, analytics, and computer science tasks.
• Participates in internal communities that drive the maintenance and transformation of data science technologies and culture.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.
• What you have:
• 6 years of experience in a predictive analytics or data analysis OR Advanced Degree (e.g., Master's, PhD) in mathematics, computer science, statistics, economics, finance, actuarial sciences, science and engineering, or other similar quantitative discipline and 4 years of experience in predic

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Additional Information

Why USAA? 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. We are proud to support active-duty military spouses. USAA roles may offer remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs.

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