Business Risk and Controls Advisor I

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Why USAA?

Let's do something that really matters. At USAA, we have an important mission: facilitating the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. Not all of our employees served in our nation's military, but we all share in the mission to give back to those who did. We're working as one to build a great experience and make a real impact for our members. We believe in our core values of honesty, integrity, loyalty and service. They're what guides everything we do - from how we treat our members to how we treat each other. Come be a part of what makes us so special!

The Opportunity

What you'll do:

We are seeking a dedicated Business Risk and Controls Advisor I (Mid Level).

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; Phoenix, AZ; Plano, TX; Colorado Springs, CO; Chesapeake, VA; Charlotte, NC or Tampa, FL. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

The Property and Casualty Shared Services Department is seeking a dedicated Control Testing Advisor to join our Quality Control (QC) Team. The QC Team is responsible for ensuring that documented internal controls are designed appropriately and operating effectively. The Team also works closely with our Business Partners to enhance control owner acumen and improve testing results.

Positioned in the first line of defense to ensure 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 uses critical thinking to identify key data-driven insights tied to first line of defense.

• Advises the business on how to strengthen and manage their control environment pertaining to oversight of procedures/process, accurate regulatory reporting and filing, document governance, risk control self-assessments, procedure governance, control design, new product controls, CoSA (business unit) Third Party Governance, or quality governance.
• Performs ongoing supervision and oversight of business controls which may include the coordination of testing, root cause analysis, control design, and examining key risk metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of established business controls.
• Performs risk data analysis, report preparation and trend analysis, utilizing business intelligence tools.
• Partners with business owners to assist them in the identification of control failures and assesses the impact.
• Assists with translating control deficiencies into action plans and facilitates effective and timely risk remediation through action plan oversight; provides recommendations to enhance governance practices in alignment with risk and compliance frameworks.
• Maintains processes, procedures, and tools for managing exception alerts as they occur, including monitoring of resulting exception cases.
• Provides control oversight to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Serves as a resource to team members.
• 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:

• Bachelor's degree; 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 in lieu of a degree).
• 4 years of experience supporting risk-related, compliance-related, or business control design activities; OR 4 years of experience in a relevant quantitative discipline; OR Advanced degree or designation in a risk management or quantitative discipline, and 2 years of experience supporting risk-related, and/or compliance-related, or business control design activities; OR PhD in a risk management or quantitative discipline.

What sets you apart:

• 1-2 years direct experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, or controls testing (e.g., SOX/MAR)
• Experience working in financial services organizations (e.g., banks, P&C insurance)
• Ability to differentiate between control design and control operating effectiveness
• Effective at interfacing and collaborating with business partners, EMG, 2LOD, and 3LOD
• Ability to work multiple tasks simultaneously
• Microsoft Office proficient

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.

What we offer:

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. The salary range for this position is: $78,670-$150,330 .

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. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.

For more details on our outstanding benefits, please visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.

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.