Senior Analyst, Credit Risk Strategy

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As a dedicated Bank Credit Risk Analyst Senior, you will have a strong background in credit risk strategy development for   card, consumer and deposits credit portfolios   to optimize profitable growth within risk appetite. You will own operational and compliance risk inherent in credit strategy. Additionally, you will track and monitor credit strategy performance as well as external factors impacting the credit risk exposure for bank portfolio products within the risk taxonomy.   Credit Risk Analyst Seniors 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. Owns mitigation of operational and compliance risk inherent in credit strategy. Tracks and monitors internal and external factors impacting credit strategy performance for bank portfolio products. 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.

Apply 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. Apply 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. Partner to deliver bank credit risk strategies across lines of defense by effectively developing and improving complex analytical frameworks, analyzing data and processes, and clearly communicating insights/recommendations to key stakeholders and leadership. Analyze internal and external scores/data for use in identifying first party fraud. Apply industry knowledge and competitive benchmarking to inform credit strategy development. Utilize advanced and nuanced quantitative analysis based upon internal and external data sources to bring structure and clarity to ambiguous and challenging problems. Develop, manage, and present comprehensive risk and financial reporting in support of senior management and committee oversight of existing and emerging risks and escalates the quality and direction of credit performance to appropriate levels of management. Design and perform complex financial risk sensitivity analysis. Create and manage credit strategy infrastructure and ensures credit strategies are implemented as intended. Apply expert programming and analytical techniques to analyze credit data. Provide thought leadership, coaching, and mentoring to team members regarding analytics and risk management. Collaborate with key stakeholders to guide & facilitate teams in the development and implementation of key initiatives. Utilize analytically derived insights to develop strategic plans with significant impact to business results. Coach and mentor other analysts and acts as a thought leader within the analyst community. ​ 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: Bachelor’s degree in Business Management,