Risk and Compliance Advisor II

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 Risk and Compliance Advisor II, you'll play a key role in safeguarding our organization by partnering with business teams to identify and assess operational and compliance risks related to new and existing products, services, and technologies across cybersecurity domains. You'll contribute to risk oversight activities, support the development of risk mitigation strategies, and help ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and internal policies. Demonstrating your foundational knowledge of cybersecurity and risk management, you will analyze data trends, engage in cross-functional discussions, and support improvements to risk monitoring and reporting processes.

We're looking for professionals with a strong foundation (2 – 4 years) in cybersecurity or risk management within the financial services or insurance industries. If you're thorough, proactive, and passionate about making a difference, this is your chance to grow your career in a passionate 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: Charlotte, NC or Tampa, FL.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

• Partners with key customers in the business to identify, assess, aggregate and detail operational and compliance risks and controls, including operational and compliance risks associated with new or modified products, services, distribution channels, laws, regulations, and third-party operations using maturing knowledge.
• Applies maturing knowledge of the business, its products, and processes, to identify, work, and raise operational risk and compliance issues.
• Collects information, analyzes data trends, and produces analytical material for discussions with cross functional teams to understand business objectives and influence solution strategies.
• Supports processes that focus on improving strategies, tools, and methodologies to measure, monitor, and report on operational and compliance risks.
• Supplies in cross-functional teams to identify, assess, aggregate, and mitigate current and emerging risk.
• Supports and implements processes to measure, monitor, and report on operational and compliance risks.

• Bachelor's degree or 4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• 2 years experience risk, compliance, legal or audit within the financial services or insurance industry or niche technical fields directly related to the role.
• Knowledge of risk and/or compliance management principles, tools, and applicable systems
• Awareness and ability to apply risk and compliance laws, regulations, and regulatory expectations.
• Ability to work with internal and external partners in a highly collaborative environment.
• Critical thinking and knowledge of data analysis tools and techniques.
• Experience identifying potential concerns and recommending effective solutions.
• Understanding of Microsoft Office products including Excel and PowerPoint.

• Professional and industry certification such as CRISC, Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), Security +, CompTIA CySA+, CIMP, or CAMS
• Experience working in a complex or matrixed environment, with the ability to navigate cross-functional collaboration and support risk-related initiatives.
• Attention to detail, professional communication, and consistent follow-through on results.
• Experience drafting clear, concise written analysis and presenting findings to peers or leaders.
• Ability to prioritize and manage tasks or small projects, with familiarity in tools like JIRA or similar project management platforms.
• Familiarity with security platforms such as Splunk, Tanium, Qualys, CyberArk, Fusion, Okta, Azure Active Directory, or SailPoint.

Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $63,590 - $121,530.

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.

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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.