Lead Risk Compliance Specialist (COLORADO SPRINGS)

Why USAA?

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.

Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values honesty, integrity, loyalty and service define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.

The Opportunity

As a dedicated Business Risk and Controls Advisor Senior , positioned in Shared Services Business Risk and Control (SS BRC) first line of defense , you will ensure the overall efficiency of risk and compliance management programs, risk analytics and operations in the business. This role will partner and collaborate with Compliance and Risk Management, as well as Business Operations, IT, Audit Services, and Regulators to support risk and compliance-based initiatives. Responsible for supporting business leader adherence to the established risk framework and ongoing supervision of business controls including risk and control self-assessments, program adherence, identification and evaluation of control effectiveness, identifying control failures, facilitating risk and compliance remediation, internal and external audits and regulatory exams, and monitoring of the first line of defense to minimize risk exposures and strengthen the overall control environment. Handles risk assessment data and uses critical thinking to identify key data-driven insights tied to first line of defense.

We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week.

This position can be based in one of the following locations : San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Colorado Springs, CO, Charlotte, NC, Chesapeake, VA or Tampa, FL.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What you'll do :

Risk Program Advisory & Execution : Advise business partners on Process Risk and Control Inventory (PRCI) documentation standards, risk mitigation, control design, and evidence requirements. Ensure process procedures are current, auditable, and business owners are supported. Coordinate RCSA and RIAP results (remediation plans, milestones, metrics) and track closure with clear owner accountability. Support the Issues Management lifecycle (identification, root-cause analysis, corrective action, validation, closure) and maintain the Operational Loss program (event collection, categorization, root-cause attribution, data quality, reporting).

Key Performance Indicator (KPI) / Key Risk Indicator (KRI) Design & Performance Insight : Implement business KPIs and KRIs to quantify process and control performance, timeliness, accuracy, and member impact. Ensure owners define metrics and thresholds, enabling automated monitoring where possible. Translate insights into clear, executive-ready narratives and action plans.

Control Environment Assessment & Improvement : Assess control efficiency, identify gaps / failures, and recommend remediation strategies. Prepare for and support internal / external audits and regulatory exams, coordinating documentation and responses with owners.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication : Serve as a trusted advisor to Business Operations, Process Owners, IT, Compliance, and Risk Management, influencing through strong relationships. Facilitate workshops, working sessions, and readouts, simplifying complex concepts for diverse audiences.

Data Quality, Governance & Insight Generation : Handle risk assessment data, ensure data lineage and evidence integrity, and leverage critical thinking to develop data-driven insights.

Continuous Improvement & Risk Oversight : Find opportunities to streamline risk assessments, reduce duplication, and improve program usability. Champion first-line ownership and build durable controls aligned with member and employee value and operational excellence. Proactively find opportunities to improve and strengthen the control environment and translate control deficiencies into actionable recommendations for governance practices. Drive improvement efforts to correct or prevent unfavorable trends and assess impacts.

Risk Data Analysis & Reporting : Conduct risk data analysis, prepare reports, and perform trend analysis using business intelligence tools.

Regulatory Compliance & Control Oversight : Provide control oversight to ensure compliance with laws and regulations. Ensure risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, supervised, and controlled per policies and procedures.

Senior Management Advisement : Advise senior management on control environment status, risk identification, and control weaknesses, raising critical areas.

Exception Management : Develop and maintain processes, procedures, and tools for handling exception alerts and monitoring resulting exception cases.

Project Management for Remediation : Lead project teams through the concept, planning, execution, and implementation phases for effective and timely risk remediation.

Team Knowledge Sharing & Resource : Share knowledge with team members to evaluate control efficiency. Serve as a primary resource to team members.

What you have :

Bachelors degree; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.

6 years of experience supporting risk-related, compliance related, or business control design activities; OR 6 years of experience in a relevant quantitative field; OR Advanced degree or designation in a risk management or quantitative field, and 4 years of experience supporting risk-related, and / or compliance-related, or business control design activities; OR PhD in a risk management or quantitative field, and 2 years of experience supporting risk-related, and / or compliance-related, or business control design activities.

What sets you apart :

Experience implementing and tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to evaluate risk program efficiency.

Hands-on experience advising on and implementing specific risk management processes : PRCI, Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), Risk Identification Assessment and Profile (RIAP), Issues Management, and Operational Loss within a first-line defense framework.

Solid understanding of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms (e.g., EQAM, ServiceNow) and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) for automating metrics and reporting.

Familiarity with financial services regulations (e.g., OCC / FFIEC) and audit practices. Ability to produce high-quality evidence and documentation for audits.

Professional certifications such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Artificial Intelligence certification or similar risk / compliance designations are a plus.

Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities, with a shown history of influencing senior leaders and collaborating with Compliance, Risk Management, Business Operations, Audit, and IT departments.

Strong attention to detail and a self-starter.

Compensation range : The salary range for this position is : $103,450.00 - $197,730.00 .

USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.).

Compensation : USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location.

Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

Benefits : At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include 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, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.

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Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting. xklufbp

USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,