Director, Business Risk and Controls Transformation

USAA

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

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeSan Antonio • Florida, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $127,310 - $243,340 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct staff and initiatives that support risk and control management programs, to include governance support, risk oversight, risk infrastructure development, risk identification, quantification, aggregation, and emerging risks.
Advise senior management and influences process change.
Build and manage a high performing team of risk and internal control professionals through recruitment, training, coaching, performance management and related managerial activities.
Manage consulting relationships with internal and external clients regarding budget and implementation deliverables and risk mitigation plans as appropriate.
Partner with key stakeholders in the business and oversees the identification, assessment and documentation of risks and controls.
Review, communicate and recommend the development of governance policies and procedures in partnership with senior leaders to ensure appropriateness and adequacy versus industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
Provide counsel to business unit managers on risk management issues.

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.
Minimum 8 years’ 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’ experience supporting risk and/or compliance related activities; OR PhD in a risk management or quantitative discipline, and 4 years’ experience supporting risk and/or compliance related activities.
Minimum 3 years’ direct team lead or people management experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
various wellness programs
career path planning and continuing education

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Hard Skills & Tools

risk managementrisk oversightrisk identificationrisk quantificationrisk aggregationrisk mitigationgovernance policiescompliancequantitative analysisperformance management

Soft Skills

leadershipteam managementcoachingcommunicationinfluencingadvisingstakeholder managementtrainingorganizational skillsprocess change

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Risk ManagementBachelor's Degree in BusinessBachelor's Degree in FinanceAdvanced degree in risk managementAdvanced degree in quantitative disciplinePhD in risk managementPhD in quantitative discipline