Director, Centralized Supervision

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 Centralized Supervision you will be responsible for ensuring the activities conducted comply with all laws rules regulations written risk and compliance policies standards and procedures and corporate directives impacting business areas including all Life front line and service business segments.

The Centralized Supervision Team (CST) supports USAA Life Companys Life Retirement and Health Solutions teams by supervising recommendations communications and conduct. CST Supervision is conducted to determine compliance with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Model Regulation FINRA/SEC regulations Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and state specific laws rules and addition to supervising CST supports the health appointments process to ensure Agents ready-to-sell (RTS) status.

We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position will be based on the San Antonio TX; Phoenix AZ.; Colorado Springs CO. or Tampa FL campus. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What youll do:

• Provides technical (regulatory compliance and institutional) coaching and feedback that leads to sound business results and protection of employees members and the USAA brand.

• Develops and enhances the Centralized Supervision team and ensures proper expectations are established throughout the organization regarding adherence to regulatory requirements supervision and risk mitigation.

• Oversees and directs team members in the activities that they perform which includes call monitoring correspondence reviews monitoring plan standards policies and control environment requirements suitability reviews and front-line management supervisory outcomes and trends.

• Builds and maintains relationships within Life and across the Association including but not limited to Life Leadership Quality Assurance Compliance Risk Management Internal Audit Legal Product Management and Operations to facilitate cooperative achievement of common goals.

• Determines appropriate data to collect compile and analyzes to proactively evaluate and collaborate on supervision trends common issues and exceptions to proper risk and compliance execution by Life.

• Ensures consistent application of risk management practices policies standards and procedures prescribed by Compliance.

• Proactively scans and evaluates internal and external environment to optimize operations processes.

• Oversees responses to regulators internal audit and compliance and risk assessments regarding sales practice and associated regulatory processes conducted by the team.

• Mitigates risks associated with projects and initiatives that impact supervisory activities and execution including participation in Life working groups projects where supervision SMEs are needed and various governance and operational committees.

• Participates in Life Business Risk and Control Management leadership team activities and assists in developing the strategic vision of the business.

• Supports senior management to ensure plans operational environment regulatory obligations schedules communication and training are in place for a successful implementation of projects affecting the operations of the Centralized Supervision Team and potential impacts to front line leaders.

• Works to ensure strategic alignment of initiatives with those across the Association and works with business leaders to identify and mitigate operational and regulatory risks.

• Builds and oversees a team of employees for assigned functional area through ongoing execution of recruiting development retention coaching and support performance management and managerial activities.

• 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 OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree. (Total of 8 years of experience without bachelors degree)

• 8 years of experience in a risk management or compliance function within the Financial Services industry.

• 3 years of direct team lead supervisory or management experience.

• Experience as a FINRA registered representative or life insurance agent .

• Relevant FINRA or Life/Health licensing required based on the specific discipline being performed.

• Technical expertise in regulatory rules in the areas of supervision conducted by CST to include areas such as Broker-Dealer Life Health Solutions Investment Advisory etc.

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (NAIC State and/or FINRA).

What sets you apart:

• US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner

• Active FINRA 7 63 and 24

• Active Life and Health License

• Risk Management First Line of Defense (FLOD) 2 years of experience supervising Life Health and/or Annuity products

• 2 years of experience working with Second & Third Lines of defense and External Auditors/Regulators

• Data Gathering/Reporting and 2 years experience presenting to Senior Level Management

• Experience utilizing Salesforce Member Meeting Review (MMR) Tableau Engage/Gridspace Proofpoint Conversant

• Working knowledge of the appointment process of Life/Health Agents for non-proprietary products.

• 2 years of experience identifying prioritizing remediating and escalating Issues within the Issue Management program

Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $127310 - $236250

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. H-1B 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 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 .

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.