Director, Business Risk and Controls

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

As a dedicated Director Business Risk and Controls you will lead all aspects of a team responsible for the development implementation and oversight of programs that support effective risk and compliance management in the first line of defense. Supports business leader adherence to the established risk framework and ongoing supervision of business controls and is accountable for the development and mentoring of a high performing team responsible for risk and control selfassessments identifying control failures facilitating risk and compliance remediation internal and external audits and regulatory exams and monitoring the of first line of defense in an effort to minimize risk exposures and strengthen the overall control environment. Control testing is the primary focus of the role support CFO HR CLO CoS CREWS and CTO.

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 and/or Charlotte NC. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What youll do:

• Advises staff and initiatives that support risk and control management programs to include governance support risk oversight risk infrastructure development risk identification quantification aggregation and emerging risks.
• Advises senior management and influences process change.
• Builds and manages a high performing team of risk and internal control professionals through recruitment training coaching performance management and related managerial activities.
• Manages consulting relationships with internal and external clients regarding budget and implementation deliverables and risk mitigation plans as appropriate.
• Partners with key team members in the business and oversees the identification assessment and documentation of risks and controls including risks associated with new or modified products services distribution channels regulations and/or thirdparty operations.
• Reviews communicates and recommends the development of governance policies and procedures in partnership with senior leaders to ensure appropriateness and adequacy versus industry standard methodologies and regulatory requirements.
• Provides counsel to business unit managers on risk management issues and supports the evaluation of new product strategies on their impact to USAAs risk profile.
• Educates risk owners on risk/control standard processes and may work with other lines of defense in the development and implementation of controls.
• Innovates processes for collecting accurate and complete internal loss data from business areas.
• Directs analysis and data mining initiatives that identify validate and lead emerging risk exposures as necessary.
• Assists in the early identification of risk trends by establishing and monitoring key performance and risk indicators.
• Oversees the preparation of key reports and communications and may present to governance committees senior leaders regulatory bodies and the USAA Board of Directors.
• 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:

• Bachelors Degree in Risk Management Business Finance or related field of study; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required (12 year total without degree) may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• 8 years of experience supporting risk and/or compliance related activities in a financial services operating environment or other relevant industry; OR 8 years of experience in a relevant quantitative field; OR Advanced degree or designation in a risk management or quantitative team and 6 years of experience supporting risk and/or compliance related activities; OR PhD in a risk management or quantitative subject area and 4 years of experience supporting risk and/or compliance related activities.
• 3 years of develop team lead or people management experience.

What sets you apart:

• 5 years of dynamic quality control testing experience developing and running QC programs and strategies to include implementing effective processes and business controls which optimize operational efficiencies while ensuring regulatory compliance and enterprise goals and objectives.
• 4 years of people leadership experience in building leading and/or developing highperforming teams within a complex matrix environment.
• In depth and demonstrated knowledge of quality control improvement related to regulatory laws compliance standards and processes and best practices.
• Experience collaborating with key resources and team members across the enterprise influencing decisions and managing work to achieve strategic goals.
• Executivelevel discernment in the areas of financial operations business operations industry practices and emerging trends required.
• Thorough understanding and application of risk and compliance frameworks with experience recommending solutions and improvements in execution intended to mitigate operational risks.

Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $127310.00 $243340.00.

USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e. H1B TN STEM OPT Training Plans etc.).

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 bestinclass 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 .

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.