Operations Research Analyst
Digital - Austin - Full Time
Job Summary:
The Operations Research Analyst will apply advanced mathematical, statistical, and analytical methods to evaluate and optimize the bank’s fintech and traditional banking operations. This role focuses on developing models, conducting research, and applying quantitative methods to improve decision-making, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure compliance within a rapidly growing financial technology environment.
The ideal candidate will combine expertise in financial technologies, payment systems, and data analysis with strong problem-solving skills to support the integration of fintech solutions into our banking framework.
Requirements:
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Company Overview
Austin Capital Bank (ACB) is a rapidly growing technology company with a community bank charter. Based in Austin, Texas, we are one of the top-performing banks in the country and a nationwide leader in responsible financial innovation. We’re well on our way to building a $1 billion financial technology company, with current annual revenue approaching $50 million and an annual asset growth rate of over 50%. ACB has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America multiple years in a row.
As a pioneer in fintech and banking, we control our own destiny—owning both our technology platform and bank charter, while remaining profitable and self-funded. We are a 5-star rated independent community bank and an FDIC member. Our product pipeline includes B2C, B2B, Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS), and embedded finance—innovations that would make even the most well-funded fintech unicorns take notice.
With all this growth and opportunity, we need an exceptional Operations Research Analyst to help us scale our operations effectively.
Our Culture
We combine the stability of a profitable bank with the creativity and energy of a fintech startup. Our team executes with precision, yet we maintain a casual, family-friendly environment that values customer-focused and responsible innovation.
We look for people who share our mindset:
Our Core Values
We hire, fire, and promote by these values:
The Operations Research Analyst will apply advanced mathematical, statistical, and analytical methods to evaluate and optimize the bank’s fintech and traditional banking operations. This role focuses on developing models, conducting research, and applying quantitative methods to improve decision-making, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure compliance within a rapidly growing financial technology environment.
The ideal candidate will combine expertise in financial technologies, payment systems, and data analysis with strong problem-solving skills to support the integration of fintech solutions into our banking framework.
Requirements:
- Possess a deep understanding of fintech products, including their financial models, vendor relationships, unit economics, fraud prevention strategies, and customer acquisition processes.
- Experience with Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) and BIN sponsorship models is a plus—including partner onboarding, transaction monitoring, and regulatory oversight.
- Strong familiarity with payment systems, card issuance, merchant card processing, and program management—including compliance with Visa and Mastercard regulations.
- Knowledge of Jack Henry core banking systems and their integration into fintech platforms is highly desirable.
- Collaborate with key departments—marketing, accounts payable, fraud prevention, customer support, and analytics—to gather and analyze data essential for operational decision-making.
- Oversee GL and payment reconciliation for each fintech product, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Partner with the product and IT teams to develop new fintech offerings and integrate them seamlessly into the bank’s infrastructure.
- Prepare and review monthly accounting reports and reconciliation for each fintech product to ensure financial accuracy.
- Conduct quarterly and annual budget assessments to track the financial performance of fintech products and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
- Support and manage the operational aspects of the bank’s fintech program, ensuring smooth onboarding, integration, and transaction processing in collaboration with fintech review teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Quantitative Analysis & Modeling
- Develop mathematical and statistical models to evaluate operational efficiency, payment flows, and reconciliation accuracy.
- Conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses to forecast the financial and operational impact of new fintech initiatives.
- Use optimization techniques to enhance processes related to ACH, wire transfers, BIN sponsorship, and Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) programs.
- Research & Data-Driven Insights
- Research industry trends in fintech operations, fraud prevention, and payment systems to inform strategic decisions.
- Apply statistical methods to identify patterns in transaction monitoring, risk indicators, and reconciliation discrepancies.
- Evaluate partner data and third-party fintech vendor performance using unit economics, fraud prevention outcomes, and customer acquisition metrics.
- Process Optimization
- Use operations research techniques to streamline workflows, reduce inefficiencies, and scale processes for fintech partnerships.
- Apply queueing models, simulation, and forecasting to improve transaction processing, settlement times, and account verification.
- Recommend algorithmic or procedural improvements to enhance operational resilience and regulatory compliance.
- Risk & Compliance Analytics
- Analyze compliance and risk data to ensure adherence to NACHA rules, Visa/Mastercard regulations, and other banking standards.
- Build monitoring frameworks for fraud detection and transaction risk management in BaaS and fintech operations.
- Provide quantitative input into audits, regulatory reviews, and internal risk reporting.
- Technology & Systems Research
- Collaborate with IT and product teams to evaluate and implement fintech technologies, ensuring they meet operational and regulatory needs.
- Conduct research into Jack Henry core banking integrations and model their impact on fintech product operations.
- Develop testing methodologies to validate system performance and scalability of new fintech solutions.
Qualifications:
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research, Statistics, Mathematics, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, Six Sigma) are a plus.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience applying mathematical, statistical, or operations research methods in a financial, fintech, or banking environment.
- Familiarity with Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS), BIN sponsorship, ACH, wire transfers, and payment networks.
- Experience with Jack Henry core banking systems or similar systems is a plus.
- Skills:
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- In-depth understanding of banking regulations and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in financial technologies, payment processing, and reconciliation methodologies.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of fraud detection strategies, payment reconciliation, and vendor performance analysis.
- Experience with third-party fintech partnerships and BaaS operational frameworks.
Company Overview
Austin Capital Bank (ACB) is a rapidly growing technology company with a community bank charter. Based in Austin, Texas, we are one of the top-performing banks in the country and a nationwide leader in responsible financial innovation. We’re well on our way to building a $1 billion financial technology company, with current annual revenue approaching $50 million and an annual asset growth rate of over 50%. ACB has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America multiple years in a row.
As a pioneer in fintech and banking, we control our own destiny—owning both our technology platform and bank charter, while remaining profitable and self-funded. We are a 5-star rated independent community bank and an FDIC member. Our product pipeline includes B2C, B2B, Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS), and embedded finance—innovations that would make even the most well-funded fintech unicorns take notice.
With all this growth and opportunity, we need an exceptional Operations Research Analyst to help us scale our operations effectively.
Our Culture
We combine the stability of a profitable bank with the creativity and energy of a fintech startup. Our team executes with precision, yet we maintain a casual, family-friendly environment that values customer-focused and responsible innovation.
We look for people who share our mindset:
- The initiative of a high-growth startup.
- The work-life balance of a normal human.
- A competitive drive to win in the marketplace while being collaborative team players.
Our Core Values
We hire, fire, and promote by these values:
- Take Initiative – Bias toward action.
- No Big Egos – Self-confidence with humility.
- Honesty – Direct, forthright communication.
- Wicked Smart – Intellectually and emotionally self-aware.
