Business Risk and Controls Advisor Lead - I/T Risk

Company: USAA
Location: Lowell
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Purpose of Job We are currently seeking a talented Business Risk and Controls Advisor Lead working in a hybrid capacity in any USAA Campus (San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Colorado Springs, CO, Charlotte, NC, Tampa, FL, Chesapeake, VA).

USAA values a work culture that is highly collaborative, and we have found that a hybrid work type helps employees gain the best of both worlds - collaborating in-person in the office and working from home when needed to achieve focused results. The actual day's onsite are settled between each employee and the employee s manager.

Multiple positions available.

This individual contributor role will be a Risk Management subject matter expert that provides direction and guidance to the Information Technology business function. They will also lead ad hoc team projects/initiatives to ensure risk management/compliance standards are met.

Promotes risk-awareness and the overall effectiveness of risk and compliance management programs, risk analytics and operations in the business. This role will partner and collaborate with Compliance and Risk Management, as well as Business Operations, IT, Audit Services, and Regulators to support risk and compliance-based initiatives. Responsible for supporting business leader adherence to the established risk framework and ongoing supervision of business controls; including, risk and control self-assessments, identification and evaluation of control effectiveness, identifying control failures, facilitating risk and compliance remediation, internal and external audits and regulatory exams, and monitoring of the first line of defense to minimize risk exposures and strengthen the overall control environment. Manages risk assessment data and identifies key data-driven insights tied to first line of defense. Job Requirements About USAAUSAA knows what it means to serve. We facilitate the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. This singular mission requires a dedication to innovative thinking at every level.We embrace a robust veteran workforce and encourage veterans and veteran spouses to apply.Primary Responsibilities:

• Identifies and manages existing and emerging risks that stem from business activities and the job role.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled.
• Follows written risk and compliance policies, standards, and procedures for business activities.
• Directs and oversees multiple initiatives in support of risk and/or regulatory compliance related initiatives including but not limited to: oversight of procedures/process, accurate regulatory reporting and filing, document governance, risk control self-assessments, procedure governance, control design, new product controls, CoSA Third Party Governance, or quality governance.
• Applies a holistic understanding of risk and regulatory compliance to includes business strategies and solutions.
• Responsible for first line of defense data analysis, report preparation and trend analysis, utilizing business intelligence tools.
• Designs solutions for unanswered business questions and anticipates future business needs.
• Directs, organizes and oversees action plans designed to enhance governance practices in alignment with risk and compliance frameworks.
• Influences and develops innovative solutions to mitigate risk and prevent risk exposures which result in significant business impacts.
• Manages the most complex projects involving cross-functional areas within the first line of defense.
• Defines and outlines new approaches to problem resolution and leads project team from concept through implementation.
• Advises senior management on the status of their control environment related to risk identification and control weaknesses.
• Identifies critical areas to monitor and escalates issues and findings to appropriate stakeholders.
• Serves as a primary resource to cross functional team members and advises on risk mitigation opportunities.
• Stays informed of changes to the regulatory environment to ensure proper compliance with processes and requirements are followed.When you apply for this position, you will be required to answer some initial questions. This will take approximately 5 minutes. Once you begin the questions you will not be able to finish them at a later time and you will not be able to change your responses.Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree OR 4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree (12 years required experience without a 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.Preferred Experience:
    • 5+ years experience with Information Technology, Information Security and/or Information Governance Risk Management.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 position. The salary range for this position is: $106,,300.00 .Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance or at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors. Geographical Differential: Geographic pay differential is additional pay provided to eligible employees working in locations where market pay levels are above the national average.Shift premium will be addressed on an individual basis for applicable roles that are consistently scheduled for non-core hours.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.Please click on the link below for more details. USAA Total Rewards Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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