Lead Model Validator - Fraud
$143,320–$273,930 year
On-site · Tampa, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Lead Model Validator for Fraud at USAA, a senior role coordinating independent validation activities, developing validation testing plans and documentation, tracking model risk and performance across banking and insurance domains, and delivering validation reports to leadership. Role requires developing and validating models using advanced techniques (time-series, ML/DL, simulation, stress testing), collaborating with Enterprise Model Risk Management, Legal, Compliance, and vendors, and guiding peers. Requires a quantitative bachelor’s degree, 8+ years in model validation/quantitative research, strong programming skills (R/Python/SAS/SQL), ability to communicate complex findings to senior leadership, and willingness to work in-office 4 days per week in Tampa or other listed locations. Visa sponsorship is not provided, relocation is not offered, and compensation ranges from $143,320 to $273,930 depending on experience.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- 8 years of related work experience in model validation, model development, statistical analysis, and/or sophisticated quantitative research
- Strong programming skills in R, Python, SAS, Java, C, SQL (and/or other comparable languages)
- Experience communicating complex quantitative/technical concepts to senior leadership, auditors, and/or regulators
- Experience in fraud/financial crimes domain preferred
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