USAA - Colorado Springs, CO
posted 4 months ago
At USAA, we have an important mission: facilitating the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. As a dedicated First Party Fraud Analyst I, you will serve as an individual contributor for the First Party Fraud team within Financial Crimes. This role requires leveraging your understanding of the Financial Crimes space and collaborating with team members to align with the strategic business direction. You will utilize intermediate business, analytical, and technical knowledge to engage in discussions with cross-functional teams, understanding and influencing business objectives and solution strategies. In this position, you will apply sophisticated analytical techniques to solve medium to large-scale business problems that impact current and future business strategies. You will employ innovative and scientific/quantitative analytical approaches to draw conclusions and make actionable recommendations that address business objectives and drive necessary changes. Your recommendations will be translated into communication materials for effective presentation to colleagues and mid-to-upper-level management. You will be responsible for identifying and gathering relevant and quality data sources to fully address the problems at hand through testing or exploratory data analysis (EDA). This includes integrating and transforming disparate data sources while applying appropriate data hygiene techniques. Thorough documentation of assumptions, methodologies, validations, and testing will be essential to facilitate peer reviews and compliance requirements. Additionally, you will stay informed about emerging technologies that can enhance the application of scientific methodologies and quantitative analytical approaches to problem resolution. Ensuring that risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures will also be a key part of your role.