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Machine Learning Specialist - Fraud Prevention
$93,770 - 168,790
USAA
Research Parkway 2025, COLORADO SPRINGS + Remote
$93,770 - 168,790
Requirements
Must:
- Bachelors degree in mathematics, computer science, statistics, economics, finance, actuarial sciences, or other relevant quantitative fields; or 4 years of experience in statistics, mathematics, quantitative analytics, or related fields can substitute for degree.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in predictive analytics or data analysis, or an advanced degree (e.g., Masters, PhD) in a quantitative discipline.
- Proficiency in training and validating statistical, physical, machine learning, and advanced analytics models.
- Experience with one or more scripting languages (e.g., Python, R) for statistical analysis and AI/ML model construction.
- Ability to produce clear, detailed, and logical code.
- Skilled in querying and preprocessing data from structured and unstructured databases using languages such as SQL, HQL, or NoSQL.
- Familiar with handling structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data formats including numeric files, JSON/XML files, and text documents.
- Knowledge of ad-hoc analytics using descriptive, diagnostic, and inferential statistics.
- Understanding of classical predictive modeling techniques like linear/logistic regression, support vector machines, and decision trees.
- Familiarity with unsupervised modeling concepts including clustering techniques and algorithms.
- Effective communication skills to convey analytical findings to non-technical stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Capture, analyze, and manipulate both structured and unstructured data to develop analytical solutions for the business.
- Choose the most suitable modeling techniques and technologies based on data constraints and business objectives.
- Build and implement models within the Model Development Control (MDC) and Model Risk Management (MRM) frameworks.
- Create technical documentation for knowledge retention, risk management, and peer review purposes.
- Seek guidance from peers for mentorship as necessary.
- Transform business requests into specific analytical queries, carry out the analysis and/or modeling, and communicate findings to non-technical colleagues.
- Collaborate with Data Engineering, IT, business units, and other internal teams to implement analytical solutions aligned with customer needs and modeling best practices.
- Pursue opportunities to learn new techniques, technologies, and methodologies.
- Ensure risks linked to business operations are appropriately identified, measured, monitored, and managed, in accordance with risk management policies.
Description
At USAA, we strive to empower our members towards financial security through competitive products, exceptional service, and reliable advice. Our commitment to honesty, integrity, loyalty, and service shapes our interactions with both our team and our members. As a Data Scientist II focusing on fraud prevention, you will use machine learning models to enhance our capabilities in detecting fraud across various platforms. We offer a flexible workplace, with expectations to be in the office four days a week. This role can be based in multiple locations including San Antonio, TX, or Phoenix, AZ, among others. Our employees enjoy outstanding benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional health, making USAA a truly rewarding place to work.
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