Data Policy and Regulatory Governance Lead

USAA

USAA data governance lead translating financial regulations into enterprise policies and controls. Driving governance roadmaps, reporting, training, audits, and risk oversight for military-focused financial services.

Posted 8/8/2026full-timeSan Antonio • Arizona, Colorado, North Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $143,320 - $273,930 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Information Governance, Data Management, and Regulatory Compliance, with a strong ability to translate complex requirements into actionable policies and standards. Proven experience in developing strategies, training content, and executive-level reporting to enhance organizational awareness and adherence to data governance best practices.

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Information GovernanceData Management StrategiesRegulatory ComplianceRisk Management FrameworksData Governance Best Practices

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Hard Skills

Information GovernanceData ManagementData Development ProcessesData Engineering ProcessesRegulatory ReportingData ControlsInformation RiskAudit ReadinessAnalysis and ReportingInformation Architecture

Soft Skills

ConsultingCommunicationMentoringPresentation SkillsCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

CIMPIGPCertified Information ProfessionalCDMP

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesInsuranceBankingRegulatory ComplianceRisk Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development, implementation, and ongoing management of enterprise data policies and standards supporting regulatory compliance and sound data governance
Translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable data policies, standards, controls, and governance practices
Drive adherence to information and data management governance activities, projects, and approaches
Increase business awareness of information and data governance through consulting and communications with business, technology, security, legal, risk, and compliance partners
Author or contribute to information governance guidelines, principles, policies, and standards
Lead information governance oversight processes, measurement approaches, audits, peer reviews, and KRI/KPI monitoring
Influence and support multi-year roadmaps and implementation plans for information governance initiatives
Apply business, channel, application, and process knowledge to recommendations addressing regulatory and internal information governance requirements
Create information governance training content and establish learning objectives
Prepare and present formal findings and recommendations to all organizational levels
Incorporate information governance best practices into solution recommendations
Facilitate career paths, best practices, mentoring, and maturity growth for the Information Governance community
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 Information Architecture, Information Management, Information Studies, Information Technology, Risk, Audit, or related technical field; OR 4 years of relevant education and/or experience
8+ years of experience in information or data-related practices, including information governance, information management, risk, audit, information architecture, IT, analysis and reporting; alternatively, an advanced degree with 6+ years of such experience
2+ years of demonstrated ability to create and evolve Data Development and Data Engineering processes
2+ years of operational knowledge of risk management and mitigation frameworks
Experience developing Data Governance and Data Management strategies and roadmaps
Expert knowledge of industry information/data governance best practices
Experience developing and delivering executive-level and/or board-level reporting related to data governance, regulatory risk, compliance, or policy adherence
Experience with regulatory reporting, data controls, information risk, compliance, privacy, and audit readiness
CIMP, IGP, Certified Information Professional, or equivalent industry certification is a differentiator
Financial services, insurance, banking, or other highly regulated industry experience is a differentiator
CDMP certification preferred
US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner is a differentiator
Must not require visa sponsorship or immigration support now or in the future, including H-1B, TN, or STEM OPT Training Plans

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs
Relocation assistance is not available for this position
Pay incentives may be available based on overall corporate and individual performance and 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