Why USAA?
At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.
Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Risk and Compliance Advisor with a strong emphasis on the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). The ideal candidate will possess a thorough understanding of SDLC, particularly in Defect Management across various lines. Essential qualifications include experience in risk management, strong communication skills for executive presentations, and prior assessment experience in risk, regulatory, or audit contexts. Familiarity with SDLC metrics, IT Change and Release processes, and frameworks such as COBIT and regulatory guidance like FFIEC is also required.
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.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
What you'll do:
- Partners and provides guidance to key customers in the business to identify, assess, aggregate and document risks and compliance controls, including risks associated with new or modified products, services, distribution channels, regulations, and third-party operations.
- Communicates results of risk and compliance work to governance committees, business process owners and various levels of leadership.
- Implements new risk policies, practices, appetites, and solutions to ensure multidisciplinary understanding and management of risks according to industry standard process.
- Implements assigned risk and compliance activities assigned in accordance with enterprise policies and procedures.
- Maintains and expands knowledge of the competitive/regulatory landscape and the company's key challenges.
- Coordinates and responds to regulatory requirements and requests and ensures the execution of examinations.
- Supplies to strategies, tools, and methodologies to measure, monitor, and report risks.
- Applies risk and compliance knowledge to use or produce analytical material for discussions with cross functional teams to understand business objectives and influence solution strategies.
- Serves as a catalyst in cross-functional teams to identify, assess, aggregate, and mitigate current and emerging risk events.
- Formulates stress test plans for a line of business or the enterprise including the evaluation of results and framing of contingency plans in partnership with key business partners.
What you have:
- Bachelor’s degree or 4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
- 6 years experience in risk, compliance, legal or audit within the financial services or insurance industry or technical fields directly related to the role.
- Risk and compliance management experience working in a complex institution and/or highly matrixed environment.
- In-depth knowledge of compliance laws, regulations, and regulatory expectations.
- Proven track record to apply regulatory risk and compliance knowledge o to consult and provide insights and direction to business partners and peers.
- Experience in conflict resolution management and ability to challenge at all levels of management and influence business outcomes.
- Ability to work with internal and external partners in a highly collaborative environment.
- Critical thinking and knowledge of data analysis tools and techniques and decision-making abilities, to include ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Proactively identifies potential concerns and resolves issues.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
What sets you apart:
- Detailed understanding of SDLC including Defect Management (1st Line, 2nd Line or 3rd Line)
- Risk Management Understanding and Experience
- Strong Written and verbal communication Skills including preparing Executive level presentations
- Prior Assessment (Risk Assessment, Regulatory, or Audit) Experience
- Prior experience with SLDC metrics (KRIs, KPIs, and RAMs)
- Solid understanding of IT Change and IT Release processes including User Acceptance Testing
- Understanding of SDLC Frameworks (COBIT) and Regulatory Guidance (FFIEC)]
Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $114,080 - $218,030.
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.
Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.
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.
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, 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.
