AML Risk Modeling & Quantitative Analyst

Jobtailor; Arizona; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

USAA in Arizona is seeking a quantitative risk professional to apply advanced analytics to assess risk, opportunities, and the effectiveness of risk strategies. You will translate results into actionable solutions and support decision-making across teams.

The role emphasizes AML, model development/validation, stress testing, and clear communication of complex findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field or 4 years of relevant education/experience.
• 4 years of quantitative risk analysis experience in risk management.
• Advanced degree/designation +2 years in a quantitative discipline relevant to risk management.
• At least 4 years of quantitative risk experience in a large financial institution.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on AML experience including monitoring, scoring, model development or validation.
• Experience with AML regulations, model governance, and risk frameworks.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, SAS or R is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use advanced analytics to assess future risk, opportunities, and effectiveness and translate results into solutions that enhance decision-making
• Identify and mitigate exposures by identifying key and emerging risks aligned with risk strategy and appetite
• Produce analytical materials for cross-functional discussions of complex business objectives and solution strategies
• Produce and communicate analytical content for cross-functional teams, governance committees, and business process owners to influence business strategies
• Create statistical reporting and financial analysis to forecast results for required stress test scenarios
• Analyze and challenge stress-testing results and partner with relevant functions to validate results
• Engage in model validations and produce model validation reports
• Measure and aggregate model risks
• Report model issues to committees, auditors, and regulators

Skills

Quantitative Risk Analysis

Model Validation

Statistical Analysis

AML Experience

SQL Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative field (Economics/Finance/Statistics/etc.)

Advanced degree/designation in quantitative field with 2+ years experience

Tools

SQL

Python

SAS

R

Job description

USAA in Arizona is seeking a quantitative risk professional to apply advanced analytics to assess risk, opportunities, and the effectiveness of risk strategies. You will translate results into actionable solutions and support decision-making across teams.

The role emphasizes AML, model development/validation, stress testing, and clear communication of complex findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.