Risk and Compliance Advisor II - Data and Innovation

Why USAA?

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

We are seeking a motivated and forward-thinking Risk and Compliance Advisor II to join our team and play a key role in navigating the evolving landscape of AI and Generative AI (GenAI). This position requires a proactive individual with a foundational understanding of Second Line of Defense (SLOD) risk and compliance principles specific to AI / GenAI initiatives in the Financial Services and Insurance sectors.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate AI Technology Exposure , with at least two years of hands-on experience using AI tools or understanding their application in business transformation, and a Data Risk Foundation of two or more years in data risk management, including data security and privacy principles. You should possess Technology Risk Skill , showing an ability to work with new technologies, identify risks, and articulate requirements. Familiarity with leading AI / GenAI platforms (e.g., LLMs, APIs) and a strong background or aptitude in data science / risk are highly valued. Furthermore, an AI Policy Awareness and the ability to discuss potential AI applications and their associated risks. If you are eager to apply your risk and compliance expertise to ground breaking AI technologies, we encourage you to apply.

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 : Charlotte, NC or Tampa, FL.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What you'll do :

• Partners with key team members in the business to identify, assess, aggregate and document operational and compliance risks and controls, including operational and compliance risks associated with new or modified products, services, distribution channels, laws, regulations, and third-party operations using maturing knowledge.
• Applies maturing knowledge of the business, its products, and processes, to identify, work, and raise operational risk and compliance issues.
• Supports and contributes to the implementation of new risk and compliance policies, practices, and solutions to ensure multidisciplinary understanding and management of operational and compliance risks according to industry standard process.
• Gathers information, analyzes data trends, and produces analytical material for discussions with cross functional teams to understand business objectives and influence solution strategies.
• Assists in the formulation of stress test plans for a line of business or the enterprise including the evaluation of results and framing of contingency plans in partnership with key business partners.
• Supports processes that focus on improving strategies, tools, and methodologies to measure, monitor, and report on operational and compliance risks.
• Contributes in cross-functional teams to identify, assess, aggregate, and mitigate current and emerging risk.
• Supports processes to measure, monitor, and report on operational and compliance risks.

What you have :

What sets you apart :

Compensation range : The salary range for this position is : $63,590 - $121,530 .

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.

For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.

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.

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, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.