Purpose of Job
Positioned in the first line of defense to ensure the overall effectiveness of risk and compliance management programs, risk analytics and operations in the business. 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, internal and external audits and regulatory exams, and monitoring of business divisions to minimize risk exposures and strengthen the overall control environment. Leverages risk assessment data and identifies key data-driven insights.
USAA values a culture that is highly collaborative, and we have found that a hybrid work type helps employees gain the best of both worlds - collaborating in-person in the office and working from home. The actual onsite days are settled between each employee and the employee's manager. Candidates are expected to live a commutable distance from one of our offices in San Antonio, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Charlotte, NC. This position also has the option to be remote.
Job Requirements
About USAA
USAA knows what it means to serve. We facilitate the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. This singular mission requires a dedication to innovative thinking at every level.
Primary Responsibilities:
Identifies and leads existing and emerging risks that stem from business activities and the job role.
Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured and controlled.
Follows written compliance policies, standards, and procedures for business activities.
Leads and drives solutions for stronger controls, and in support of risk and/or regulatory compliance related initiatives which may include risk control self-assessments, procedure governance, control design, new product or process control identification.
Performs ongoing supervision and oversight of controls and shares knowledge with team members to evaluate the effectiveness of established business controls.
Responsible for risk data analysis, report preparation and trend analysis, applying business intelligence tools.
Anticipates business needs and proactively finds opportunities to improve the control environment through practical insights.
Assists with translating control deficiencies into action plans and provides recommendations to enhance governance practices in alignment with frameworks.
Leads project team through concept, planning, execution, and implementation phases for effective and timely risk remediation.
Advises senior management on the status of their control environment related to risk identification and control weaknesses. Identifies critical areas to monitor and advances issues and findings to appropriate partners.
Provides control oversight to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
Serves as a primary resource to team members.
Minimum Qualifications:
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 6 years' experience supporting Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), control design and documentation related activities in a financial services operating environment or other relevant industry; OR 6 years of experience in a relevant quantitative field; OR Advanced degree or designation in a risk management or quantitative field, and 4 years of experience supporting Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), control design and documentation related activities; OR PhD in a risk management or quantitative field, and 2 years of experience supporting Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), control design and documentation related activities.
Knowledge of federal laws, rules, regulations, and applicable guidance to include: TILA/REG Z, REG E, REG F, REG B, REG CC, UDAAP/UDAP, FCRA, BSA/AML, SCRA/MLA, OCC Heightened Standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
Leading/maintaining a process, risk and control inventory
Experience with control identification and design
Experience with risk metrics such as Key Risk Indicators
Change management risk assessments
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.
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 position. The salary range for this position is: $80,200.-$144,500* .
Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance or at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.
*Geographical Differential : Geographic pay differential is additional pay provided to eligible employees working in locations where market pay levels are above the national average.
Shift premium will be addressed on an individual basis for applicable roles that are consistently scheduled for non-core hours.
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.
To see details on our outstanding benefits, visit USAA Total Rewards.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
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.
USAA is an EEO/AA Employer - applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
