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Director, Business Risk and Controls

USAA


Job Location:

San Antonio, TX - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 127310 - 229160
Posted: 25 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 23 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

We are proud to support active-duty military spouses. USAA roles may offer remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs.

The Opportunity


As a dedicated Director Business Risk and Controls you will oversee 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 self-assessments 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.


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 (Preferred) Colorado Springs CO Chesapeake VA Plano Legacy TX Tampa FL or Charlotte NC campus. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.


What youll do:



  • Directs 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 stakeholders 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 third-party operations.
  • Reviews communicates and recommends the development of governance policies and procedures in partnership with senior leaders to ensure appropriateness and adequacy versus industry best practices 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 best practices and may work with other lines of defense in the development and implementation of controls.
  • Manages processes for collecting accurate and complete internal loss data from business areas.
  • Directs analysis and data mining initiatives that identify validate and manage 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 youll 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) 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 discipline; OR Advanced degree or designation in a risk management or quantitative discipline and 6 years of experience supporting risk and/or compliance related activities; OR PhD in a risk management or quantitative discipline and 4 years of experience supporting risk and/or compliance related activities.
  • 3 years of direct team lead or people management experience.

What sets you apart:


  • Minimum of 1 year working with senior executive leaders.
  • Experience leading the deployment of enterprise SLOD Risk and Compliance Programs.
  • Certification in Risk and Controls (i.e. RIMS ARM COSO CIA CISA).
  • Previous working experience with Project or Program Management.
  • Previous experience with internal audit.

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 range: $127310-$229160.


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.


Required Experience:

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