U.S. Bank

Quantitative Model Analyst 2

U.S. Bank$86K — $101K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field and three or more years of relevant experience, or MA/MS in a quantitative field with less than three years of related experience.
  • Experience with models for transaction monitoring or financial crime detection.
  • Advanced knowledge of statistical modeling techniques and validation methodologies.
  • Strong programming skills in SAS, Python, or SQL.
  • Understanding of AML regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and validate complex statistical models for monitoring suspicious activity.
  • Conduct periodic performance assessments and tune models to regulatory expectations.
  • Create documentation for model implementation and monitoring procedures.
  • Communicate model performance and findings to diverse stakeholders.
  • Present ongoing monitoring results and related code to internal and regulatory audiences.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision healthcare coverage.
  • Life insurance options and disability coverage.
  • Generous paid vacation ranging from two to five weeks.
  • 401(k) with employer contributions and pension plans.
  • Adoption assistance and parental leave policies.
Full Job Description
Job Description

NOTE: This position is not eligible for current or future visa sponsorship.

This position will report to the Enterprise Financial Crimes Compliance Financial Intelligence Unit Monitoring Management & Development team. The candidate will develop, validate, test, document, and implement complex statistical models used to monitor suspicious activity within U.S. Bank customer accounts.

The candidate will both take ownership of existing models and support the development of new models designed to identify anomalous transaction activity by Bank customers that is indicative of potential illicit activity. The candidate will receive direction from their manager and other senior analysts, while also working independently on their designated subject matter.

Key responsibilities include creating/developing models, creating/reviewing model documentation, conducting periodic performance assessments, tuning/calibration and ensuring models meet regulatory expectations and internal risk standards.

The position also requires clear communication of model performance, limitations, and findings to stakeholders across compliance, risk, and technology teams. The candidate must have excellent communication skills and be able to tailor communications to multiple target audience with the appropriate level of technical detail for each.

Common deliverables include:
• Model development artifacts
• Model performance assessments
• Documentation of model implementation and monitoring procedures
• Business requirements for model integration
• Ongoing monitoring reports and related code
• Presentations and written summaries for internal and regulatory audiences

Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field, and three or more years of relevant experience
OR
- MA/MS in a quantitative field, and less than three years of related experience

Preferred Skills/Experience
• Experience with internally developed and/or vendor-provided models for transaction monitoring or financial crime detection
• Advanced knowledge of statistical modeling techniques and validation methodologies
• Strong programming skills in SAS, Python, SQL, or similar
• Understanding of AML regulations
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex model behavior to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams

LOCATION EXPECTATIONS: This role requires working from a U.S. Bank Location three (3) or more days per week.

NOTE: This position is not eligible for current or future visa sponsorship.

Benefits:

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members' whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:
  • Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
  • Basic term and optional term life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Pregnancy disability and parental leave
  • 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
  • Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
  • Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
  • Adoption assistance
  • Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law


Review our full benefits available by employment status here.

The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $86,360.00 - $101,600.00

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.

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