Lead Compliance and Risk Specialist

Why USAA?
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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. We are seeking a Risk and Compliance Advisor Senior to join our team. This role requires a deep understanding of financial processes and workflows, coupled with experience in leading and implementing change management initiatives and strategic transformations within the financial sector. The ideal candidate will have success in the assessment of all aspects of change management risk, adept at identifying and presenting potential unmitigated risks to the business throughout the project lifecycle. A foundation in accounting principles and critical thinking skills are important, enabling the development of innovative ideas and effective engagement prioritization.
We are looking for individuals with experience risk identification & assessment, measurement & monitoring, and reporting. While not required, familiarity with Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) is a strong asset. Candidates holding relevant professional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Project Management Professional (PMP) are highly encouraged to apply.
We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Partners and provides guidance to key team members 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 methodology.
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.
Improves and contributes 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 key contributor 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.
Bachelors degree or 4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
~6 years relevant experience in risk, compliance, legal or audit within the financial services or insurance industry or specialized 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.
~ Ability to apply regulatory risk and compliance knowledge o to consult and provide insights and guidance to business partners and peers.
~ Experience in conflict resolution management and ability to challenge at all levels of management and influence business outcomes.
~ Critical thinking and knowledge of data analysis tools and techniques and decision-making abilities, to include ability to make data-driven decisions.
~ Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Financial Process Expertise: Deep understanding of financial processes and workflows.
Change Management Experience: Experience in leading and implementing change management initiatives and strategic transformations within a financial context. Project Management Risk Assessment: Experience in project management specifically within the finance domain identifying, assessing and monitoring all aspects of change management risk.
Internal Controls Experience (Nice to Have): Familiarity with Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) is considered a strong asset.
Professional Certifications: Hold relevant professional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Project Management Professional (PMP).
Accounting Foundation: A foundation in accounting principles and practices.
Risk Assessment & Audit Proficiency: Experience in performing risk assessments and audits, identifying key risks and control weaknesses.
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. Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.
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. Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. xrczosw 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.