Why USAA?
At USAA, we have an important mission: facilitating the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. Not all of 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
Leads implementation of the first line of defense risk management program for a line of business or staff agency. Develops the first line of defense framework to ensure risk data is captured to develop risk mitigation strategies and controls. Engages and partners with the Chief Risk Office and provides leadership and direction to ensure processes and procedures are in place to effectively monitor and manage risk. Ensures there is consistency in the aggregation of identifying and managing existing and emerging risks that stem from business activities and ensure risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled.
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.
What you'll do:
Develops first line of defense controls, risk programs and framework for line of business or staff agency. Oversees the implementation and maintenance of the governance framework to include internal and external
Manages the development of quality standards, operating policies, and procedures and directs implementation of approved changes
Identifies risk and/or quality control improvements and provides support for major initiatives as appropriate, including project activities, related integrations, strategic activities, and large system/process improvements
Partners with Senior Leaders in Audit, Compliance and Risk Management to provide input on control designs that address strategic, operational, financial and regulatory risks
Responsible for the governance, administration of compliance and operational documents and operating procedures
Stays current of regulatory environment and new developments; Develops and recommends action plans for initiatives that have regulatory impact. Supports and engages as appropriate in discussions with relevant regulators (e.g. OCC, FDIC, CFPB) on the business risk control program and results. Keeps direct Senior Management apprised of changes and developments
Establishes and monitors key performance and risk indicators/metrics for line of business or staff agency to assist with the early identification of risk trends as first line of defense
Leads a team of professionals who perform overall assessments of operational risks and controls, and conduct testing and analyses to identify, validate, and manage emerging risk exposures
Implements second line of defense risk management programs in accordance with established roles and responsibilities therein
Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures
What you have:
Minimum Education:
Minimum Experience:
10 years of experience with a focus on Business Management, Operations, Risk Management, Audit, Control, or Reporting required
6 years of people leadership experience in building, managing and/or developing high-performing teams required
Experience collaborating with key resources and stakeholders, influencing decisions, and managing work to achieve strategic goals required
Executive-level business acumen in the areas of business operations, industry practices and emerging trends required
Strong knowledge of industry-related regulatory requirements, and operational risk concepts
Demonstrated ability to successfully navigate and operate across multiple levels of an organization required
What sets you apart:
Significant experience and responsibility for executing RCSA
Strong understanding of risk management principles that make up an RCSA
Experience in communicating both verbally and in writing with regulators
Strong Executive presence and experience presenting to senior executives
Track record of execution
Horizontal thinking and program management
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 position. The salary range for this position is: $216,750 - 390,150
Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance or at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.
Long Term Incentive Plan: Cash payment for Executive level roles only, representing a cash payment which is both time and performance based.
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 USAAjobs.com.
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.
If you are an existing USAA employee, please use the internal career site in OneSource to apply.
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Find your purpose. Join our mission.
USAA is unlike any other financial services organization. The mission of the association is to facilitate the financial security of its members, associates and their families through provision of a full range of highly competitive financial products and services; in so doing, USAA seeks to be the provider of choice for the military community. We do this by upholding the highest standards and ensuring that our corporate business activities and individual employee conduct reflect good judgment and common sense, and are consistent with our core values of service, loyalty, honesty and integrity.
USAA attributes its long-standing success to its most valuable resource: our 35,000 employees. They are the heart and soul of our member-service culture. When you join us, you'll become part of a thriving community committed to going above for those who have gone beyond: the men and women of the U.S. military, their associates and their families. In order to play a role on our team, you don't have to be connected to the military yourself - you just need to share our passion for serving our more than 13 million members.
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.
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.
