Compliance and Operational Risk Testing Analyst Lead-CFO Function

Why USAA?Let’s do something that really matters.
At USAA, we have an important mission: facilitating the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. Not all of our employees served in our nation’s military, but we all share in the mission to give back to those who did. We’re working as one to build a great experience and make a real impact for our members.
We believe in our core values of honesty, integrity, loyalty and service. They’re what guides everything we do – from how we treat our members to how we treat each other. Come be a part of what makes us so special!

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated Enterprise Compliance and Operational Risk Testing (ECORT)Analyst Lead-CFO to work a hybrid schedule from one of our regional offices.

In this role you will lead a team of testers in all aspects of independent risk-based testing under the enterprise Testing program methodology to ensure departmental processes and activities align with applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. The ECORT Analyst Lead supports the Second Line of Defense’s oversight of the Chief Financial Office (CFO) function with minimal direct supervisor and will be responsible for the execution of ongoing evaluations of the risk and control environment. This individual partners with various stakeholders across the USAA Enterprise to produce high quality results in support of ECORT’s CFO Testing program.

Those with a proven ability to apply various audit methodologies over finance and accounting topics, with the goal of identifying unmitigated risk, are also encouraged 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: San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Colorado Springs, CO, Charlotte, NC, or Tampa, FL. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What you'll do:

• Develops the steps needed to test and/or analyze compliance with complex policies/procedures and laws/regulations.
• Serves as a subject matter authority in a specific subject/business area and provides mentorship to team members on complex issues.
• Leads and manages a grouping of tests to ensure operational risks and compliance requirements are adhered to.
• Reviews and complete, as needed, work papers to support conclusions of test findings.
• Provides input on allocation of resources to complete testing activities.
• Performs complex qualitative analysis of data.
• Develop executive briefs and present to key internal and external team members.
• Builds, develops, and maintains relationships with the business and internal control partners (Audit, Risk & Compliance, Legal) to facilitate collaboration between all lines of defense for testing.

What you have:

• Bachelor's degree OR 4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree (12 years total without a degree).
• 8 or more years of relevant work experience (internal/external audit, operational risk/compliance testing, quality assurance).
• Expert knowledge of relevant industry regulations and regulatory compliance in a specific area of scope.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying federal and state laws and regulations and guidance on operational risk principles/frameworks.
• Solid knowledge of risk-based testing or auditing techniques and data analysis testing techniques and data analysis principles, as well as the ability to interpret subsequent results.
• Consistent track record to communicate effectively at all levels of management.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office tools to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

What sets you apart:

• 8+ years of experience developing, implementing, and driving standard process risk testing or auditing techniques (e.g., transactional/substantive testing, control testing, etc.) across the Chief Financial Office and related enterprise-wide programs.
• Experienced knowledge in leading a risk-based testing or auditing program that covers one or more of the following areas of the Chief Financial Office: Financial Statements, Corporate Accounting/Finance, Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR), SOX, Capital/Liquidity, Bank Call Report, CECL, Insurance Reserves, Treasury/Money Movement, Tax, Stress Testing, or Regulation W.
• Expert knowledge of key risks applicable to in-scope areas of the Chief Financial Office and other related functions.
• 8+ years of shown experience at a Financial Institution, Big 4 Accounting Firm, Internal/External Auditor function, or Federal Examiner.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), designation(s).
• US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner [optional]

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.

What we offer:

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. The salary range for this position is: $120,500 - $230,400.

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

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, please 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.