Business Strategy Analyst I

Company: USAA
Location: Clearwater
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

Purpose of JobWe are currently seeking a talented Business Strategy Analyst I for one of the following locations: San Antonio Home Office II/III, Tampa Campus or Plano.


Uses quantitative and qualitative analysis to provide thought-leadership on evolving industry trends, market developments, USAA's strategic direction, regulatory environment, and macroeconomic trends for the business unit. Provides insights and information-based context for key stakeholders in the business unit to effectively manage, influence, and impact line of business strategy.Job Requirements

• Collaborates with stakeholders to identify key business assumptions and hypotheses around line of business strategy. - Assists experienced Business Strategy Analysts and other subject matter experts with refining hypotheses and identifying business questions to explore further.
• Develops the analytical framework and blueprint to answer business questions identified in the business portfolio, product, or member experience.
• Collaborates with key stakeholders to evaluate and uncover strategic insights related to Profit & Loss performance including Product Strategy, Pricing, Marketing, Sales, Credit Risk, Distribution Channels, and Member Experience.
• Leverages advanced data-driven problem-solving techniques to manipulate and interpret business data. Translates findings into insights for strategy management and execution.
• Prepares materials that help communicate the significance of the strategic insights to senior leaders and other key stakeholders. May participate in key stakeholder meetings.Minimum Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Science, Finance, Economics or related discipline
  • 4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree.Minimum Work Experience:
    • 4 or more years of experience in data/analytics, strategy consulting, or related business experience, OR
    • Master's Degree and 2 or more years of -experience in data/analytics, strategy consulting, or related business experience
    • Project management experience
    • Experience with hypotheses-driven problem solving
    • Experience in data analysis*Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level*When you apply for this position, you will be required to answer some initial questions. - This will take approximately 5 minutes. - Once you begin the questions you will not be able to finish them at a later time and you will not able to change your responses.Preferred Experience:
      • Familiarity with SAS, SPSS, R, SQL or other statistical/data query languages and quantitative analysis
      • Experience working with Tableau and other visualization tools
      • Relevant exposure to statistical modeling using Python
      • Relevant exposure to statistical modeling using SAS, R or equivalent
      • Able to write efficient SQL/Python/SAS code to fuel analytical frameworks and dashboards mentioned above
      • Advanced Degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or another quantitative field.
      • Financial institution, or related business experienceThe above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.At USAA our employees enjoy one of the best benefits packages in the business, including a flexible business casual or casual dress environment, comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, along with wellness and wealth building programs. - Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education will assist you with your professional goals.Relocation assistance is not available for this position.For Internal Candidates:Must complete 12 months in current position (from date of hire or date of placement) or must have manager's approval prior to posting.Last day for internal candidates to apply to the opening is 2/13/20 by 11:59 pm CST time.

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