Director, Business Risk and Controls

USAA

. Direct staff and initiatives supporting risk and control management programs, including governance support, risk oversight, risk infrastructure development, risk identification, quantification, aggregation, and emerging risks .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $127,310 - $229,160 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in risk management and compliance, with a strong focus on governance, risk oversight, and team leadership. Proven ability to influence senior management and manage consulting relationships while ensuring adherence to risk and compliance policies.

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Risk ManagementTeam LeadershipGovernance PoliciesRisk IdentificationRisk Compliance

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Hard Skills

Risk OversightRisk Infrastructure DevelopmentData AnalysisQuantitative AnalysisInternal AuditProject ManagementPerformance ManagementRisk MitigationEmerging Risk ManagementRisk Control Best Practices

Soft Skills

InfluencingCoachingCommunicationCollaborationAdvising

Certifications & Qualifications

RIMSARMCOSOCIACISA

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesRisk ComplianceGovernance SupportRisk AssessmentThird-Party Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct staff and initiatives supporting risk and control management programs, including governance support, risk oversight, risk infrastructure development, risk identification, quantification, aggregation, and emerging risks
Advise senior management and influence process change
Build and manage a high-performing team through recruitment, training, coaching, performance management, and related managerial activities
Manage consulting relationships with internal and external clients regarding budget, implementation deliverables, and risk mitigation plans
Partner with business stakeholders to identify, assess, and document risks and controls, including risks related to new or modified products, services, distribution channels, regulations, and third-party operations
Review, communicate, and recommend governance policies and procedures with senior leaders
Counsel business unit managers on risk management issues and evaluate new product strategies for impact on USAA's risk profile
Educate risk owners on risk/control best practices and work with other lines of defense on controls
Manage collection of accurate and complete internal loss data
Direct analysis and data-mining initiatives to identify, validate, and manage emerging risk exposures
Establish and monitor key performance and risk indicators to identify risk trends
Oversee key reports and communications and present to governance committees, senior leaders, regulatory bodies, and the USAA Board of Directors
Ensure business risks are identified, measured, monitored, and controlled according to risk and compliance policies and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Risk Management, Business, Finance or related field of study; OR 4 years of related experience may be substituted in lieu of 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; OR PhD in a risk management or quantitative discipline and 4 years of experience
3 years of direct team lead or people management experience
Minimum of 1 year working with senior executive leaders
Experience leading the deployment of enterprise SLOD Risk and Compliance Programs
Certification in Risk and Controls (i.e., RIMS, ARM, COSO, CIA, CISA)
Previous working experience with Project or Program Management
Previous experience with internal audit
Must not require immigration support or visa sponsorship, including H-1B, TN, or STEM OPT Training Plans

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work environment with hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs
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
Wellness programs
Career path planning
Continuing education
Pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance, at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors