Why USAA?
Let's do something that really matters.
At USAA, we have an important mission: facilitating the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. Not all our employees served in our nation's military, but we all share in the mission to give back to those who did. We're working as one to build a great experience and make a real impact for our members.
We believe in our core values of honesty, integrity, loyalty, and service. They're what guides everything we do - from how we treat our members to how we treat each other. Come be a part of what makes us so special!
The Opportunity
As a dedicated Business Risk and Controls Advisor Lead, you will provide oversight into regulatory programs. This role will partner and collaborate with Compliance and Risk Management, as well as Business Operations, IT, Audit Services, and Regulators to support risk and compliance-based initiatives. Responsible for supporting business leader adherence to the established risk framework and ongoing supervision of business controls; including, risk and control self-assessments, identification, and evaluation of control effectiveness, identifying control failures, facilitating risk and compliance remediation, internal and external audits and regulatory exams, and monitoring of the first line of defense to minimize risk exposures and strengthen the overall control environment. Handle risk assessment data and uses critical thinking to identify key data-driven insights tied to first line of defense.
We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be
in the office 4 days per week. This position can be based in one of the following locations: San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Colorado Springs, CO, Charlotte, NC, Chesapeake, VA or Tampa, FL
OR this position can work remotely in the continental U.S. with occasional business travel.
Relocation assistance is
not available for this position.
What you'll do:- Lead all aspects of multiple initiatives in support of risk and/or regulatory compliance related initiatives including but not limited to: oversight of procedures/process, accurate regulatory reporting and filing, document governance, risk control self-assessments, procedure governance, control design, new product controls, CoSA Third Party Governance, or quality governance.
- Apply a comprehensive understanding of risk and regulatory compliance to includes business strategies and solutions.
- Responsible for data analysis, report preparation and trend analysis, applying business intelligence tools.
- Design solutions for unanswered business questions and anticipates future business needs.
- Direct, organize and coordinate action plans designed to enhance governance practices in alignment with risk and compliance frameworks.
- Influence and develop innovative solutions to mitigate risk and prevent risk exposures which result in significant business impacts.
- Lead projects involving cross-functional areas.
- Define and outline innovative ways to problem resolution and leads project team from concept through implementation.
- Counsel senior management on the status of their control environment related to risk identification and control weaknesses.
- Identify critical areas to raise issues and findings to appropriate partners.
- Serve as a primary resource to cross functional team members and counsel on risk mitigation opportunities.
- Stay informed of changes to the regulatory environment to ensure proper compliance with processes and requirements are followed.
- Ensure risks associated with business activities are identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with policies and procedures.
What you have:- Bachelor's degree: OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree
- Minimum 8 years' experience supporting risk-related, compliance related, or business control design activities; OR 8 years' experience in a relevant quantitative field; OR Advanced degree or designation in a risk management or quantitative field, and 6 years' experience supporting risk-related, and/or compliance-related, or business control design activities; OR PhD in a risk management or quantitative field, and 4 years' experience supporting risk-related, and/or compliance-related, or business control design activities.
- Knowledge of federal laws, rules, regulations, and applicable guidance to include OCC Heightened Standards, BSA/AML, REG E, UDAAP/UDAP, TILA/REG Z, SCRA, FCRA, MLA.
What sets you apart:- Experience working complex projects in a highly matrixed organization.
- Experience handling regulatory enforcement projects and responses.
- External fraud experience strongly desired.
- Strong communication skills, attention to detail and passion for excellence.
- US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner
The 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.
What we offer: Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location. The salary range for this position is: $120,550.00 - $230,400.00
. Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.
Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.
For more details on our outstanding benefits, please visit our benefits page on
Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.
USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
