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USAA

Business Risk and Controls Advisor – Lead

USAA

. Promote risk awareness and effectiveness of risk and compliance management programs, analytics, and operations .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $127,310 - $236,250 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in risk management and compliance, with a strong focus on data-driven insights, control effectiveness, and governance practices. Capable of translating complex risk concepts into actionable strategies while fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams.

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Risk ManagementCompliance ManagementData AnalysisControl DesignCritical Thinking

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Hard Skills
Risk AssessmentControl Effectiveness EvaluationData-Driven InsightsBusiness Intelligence ToolsRegulatory ComplianceRisk Mitigation SolutionsQuantitative AnalysisOperational EfficiencyGovernance PracticesThird-Party Risk Management
Soft Skills
Problem-SolvingInfluencing Decision-MakingEngaging in Risk DiscussionsChallenging AssumptionsCommunication
Industry Keywords
Risk FrameworkCompliance ProgramsAudit ServicesControl EnvironmentRegulatory ChangesGovernance InitiativesCross-Functional ProjectsOperational GovernanceData AutomationAdvanced Analytics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Promote risk awareness and effectiveness of risk and compliance management programs, analytics, and operations
  • Partner with Compliance and Risk Management, Business Operations, IT, Audit Services, and regulators
  • Support adherence to the established risk framework and supervise business controls
  • Conduct risk and control self-assessments and evaluate control effectiveness
  • Identify control failures and facilitate risk and compliance remediation
  • Support internal and external audits and regulatory exams
  • Monitor the first line of defense to minimize risk exposures and strengthen the control environment
  • Manage risk assessment data and identify data-driven insights
  • Oversee risk and regulatory compliance initiatives, procedures, reporting, document governance, control design, third-party governance, and quality governance
  • Prepare reports and perform first-line data and trend analysis using business intelligence tools
  • Design solutions for business questions and anticipate future business needs
  • Oversee action plans that enhance governance practices
  • Develop solutions to mitigate risk and prevent significant business impacts
  • Manage complex cross-functional first-line-of-defense projects from concept through implementation
  • Advise senior management on control environments, risk identification, and control weaknesses
  • Identify monitoring areas and escalate issues and findings
  • Advise cross-functional teams on risk mitigation opportunities
  • Monitor regulatory changes and ensure compliance with policies and procedures
  • Ensure business risks are identified, measured, monitored, and controlled

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree; OR 4 years of relevant education and/or experience
  • 8 years of experience supporting risk-related, compliance-related, or business control design activities; OR 8 years of experience in a relevant quantitative discipline; OR an advanced degree or designation in a risk management or quantitative discipline and 6 years of relevant experience; OR a PhD in a risk management or quantitative discipline and 4 years of relevant experience
  • Demonstrated ability to challenge assumptions, ask insightful questions, engage in candid risk discussions, and influence decision-making
  • Experience monitoring risks, controls, issues, processes, data, and regulatory requirements
  • Ability to translate complex risk and business concepts into concise narratives
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Passion for innovation and continuous improvement using data, automation, advanced analytics, and AI-driven capabilities
  • Ability to advance third-party risk management capabilities and affiliate risk oversight
  • Demonstrated commitment to innovative, scalable solutions for operational efficiency and governance
  • Must not require immigration support now or in the future; USAA does not provide visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible work environment with remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses, consistent with applicable policy and business needs
  • Pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance, at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
  • 401(k)
  • Pension
  • Life insurance
  • Parental benefits
  • Adoption assistance
  • Paid time off program
  • Paid holidays
  • 16 paid volunteer hours
  • Various wellness programs
  • Career path planning
  • Continuing education assistance