Risk and Compliance Advisor Lead – Information Security

USAA

. Routinely communicates results of risk assessments to governance committees, business process owners and various levels of leadership and influences decision making.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeSan Antonio • Arizona, Florida, North Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $143,320 - $273,930 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Routinely communicates results of risk assessments to governance committees, business process owners and various levels of leadership and influences decision making.
Develops processes and procedures for successful implementation of new risk policies, practices, appetites, and solutions to ensure holistic understanding and management of risks according to industry best practice.
Identifies and seeks key stakeholders across the enterprise to support the identification, assessment, aggregation and the overall management of risks and controls.
Crafts key communications related to risk and compliance insights to be delivered to executives and board members.
Executes compliance risk management activities in accordance with enterprise compliance standards.
Maintains and expands expert knowledge of the competitive/regulatory landscape and the company's key challenges.
Keeps abreast of the competitive/regulatory landscape and shares expert knowledge w/team members.
Coordinates and responds to regulatory requirements and requests and ensures the execution of examinations.
Applies expert knowledge to utilize or produce analytical material for discussions with cross functional teams to understand business objectives and influence solution strategies.
Leads, assembles, and facilitates cross-functional teams to identify, assess, aggregate, and mitigate current and emerging risk events.
Serves as the point of contact for senior risk leadership on projects and special management requests that often impact the enterprise or core operating area.
Formulates and reviews stress test plans for a line of business or the enterprise.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree; OR 4 years of relevant education and/or experience
8 or more years relevant experience in risk, compliance, legal or audit within the financial services or insurance industry or specialized technical fields directly related to the role
Risk and compliance management experience in a complex institution and/or highly matrixed environment
Expert knowledge of compliance laws, regulations, and regulatory expectations
Demonstrated ability to apply expert knowledge of regulatory risk and compliance to consult and provide insights and guidance
Demonstrated experience in conflict resolution management and ability to effectively challenge at all levels of management and influence business outcomes
Experience leading and directing work with internal and external partners in a highly collaborative environment
Demonstrated critical thinking and knowledge of data analysis tools and techniques and decision-making abilities, to include demonstrated ability to effectively make data-driven decisions
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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 assistance

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Hard Skills & Tools

risk managementcompliance managementdata analysisregulatory compliancestress testingconflict resolutiondecision-makinganalytical skillsfinancial servicesinsurance

Soft Skills

communicationinfluencecollaborationcritical thinkingleadershipproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementteam facilitationconsultationguidance