Senior Manager - Fraud Data Science

About the position

As a Senior Manager for Financial Crimes and Transaction Analytics at USAA, you will lead a highly analytical team responsible for developing machine learning models to detect and prevent fraud across various financial transactions. This role involves strategic partnership with business areas to apply advanced mathematical and statistical techniques, driving innovation in fraud detection and enhancing member experience. You will oversee analytical tasks, mentor team members, and collaborate with enterprise analytics teams to build core capabilities.

Responsibilities
• Lead and develop a team of Data Scientists to enhance fraud detection capabilities.
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• Develop and update internal fraud models using statistical and AI/ML techniques.
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• Collaborate with other analytical leaders to drive strategic analyses.
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• Oversee analytical tasks including evaluation of business problems and presentation of findings.
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• Adopt emerging technologies to improve scientific methodologies and analytical approaches.
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• Provide input on resource needs and support business rationale for additional requirements.
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• Mentor team members in mathematical skills and statistical techniques.
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• Stay informed on current trends in data and analytics.

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative analytics field or equivalent experience.
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• 8 years of experience in a decision support analytic function.
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• 2 years of direct team lead or management experience.
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• Expert skills in mathematical and statistical techniques for decision-making.
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• Expert knowledge of data analysis tools and SQL, SAS, BI tools.

Nice-to-haves
• US military experience or a military spouse/domestic partner.
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• 5+ years of People Management experience.
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• Graduate degree in a quantitative subject area.
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• Over 4 years of experience with model development.
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• Experience in fraud/financial crimes model development.

Benefits
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
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• 401(k) and pension plans.
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• Life insurance and parental benefits.
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• Adoption assistance and paid time off program.
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• 16 paid volunteer hours and various wellness programs.

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