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USAA · 1 month ago

Risk and Compliance Advisor Senior

Tampa Campus

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$114K/yr - $218K/yr

6+ years exp

USAA is dedicated to empowering its members to achieve financial security through competitive products and exceptional service. They are seeking a Risk and Compliance Advisor Senior who will guide teams in identifying and documenting risks and compliance controls while implementing risk policies and practices across the organization. The role demands strong analytical skills, effective communication with leadership, and a deep understanding of financial processes and compliance regulations.

BankingFinancial ServicesInsuranceVenture Capital

No H1B

Responsibilities

Partners and provides guidance to key team members in the business to identify, assess, aggregate and document risks and compliance controls, including risks associated with new or modified products, services, distribution channels, regulations, and third-party operations

Communicates results of risk and compliance work to governance committees, business process owners and various levels of leadership

Implements new risk policies, practices, appetites, and solutions to ensure multidisciplinary understanding and management of risks according to industry standard methodology

Implements assigned risk and compliance activities assigned in accordance with enterprise policies and procedures

Maintains and expands knowledge of the competitive/regulatory landscape and the company's key challenges

Coordinates and responds to regulatory requirements and requests and ensures the execution of examinations

Improves and contributes to strategies, tools, and methodologies to measure, monitor, and report risks

Applies risk and compliance knowledge to use or produce analytical material for discussions with cross functional teams to understand business objectives and influence solution strategies

Serves as a key contributor in cross-functional teams to identify, assess, aggregate, and mitigate current and emerging risk events

Formulates 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

Qualification

RiskCompliance managementFinancial process expertiseChange management experienceInternal Controls (ICFR)Professional certificationsAccounting foundationData analysis techniquesExecutive communicationCritical thinkingConflict resolutionCollaborative environment

Required

Bachelor's degree or 4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree

6 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 working in a complex institution and/or highly matrixed environment

In-depth knowledge of compliance laws, regulations, and regulatory expectations

Ability to apply regulatory risk and compliance knowledge to consult and provide insights and guidance to business partners and peers

Experience in conflict resolution management and ability to challenge at all levels of management and influence business outcomes

Ability to work with internal and external partners in a highly collaborative environment

Critical thinking and knowledge of data analysis tools and techniques and decision-making abilities, to include ability to make data-driven decisions

Proactively identifies potential concerns and resolves issues

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred

Financial Process Expertise: Deep understanding of financial processes and workflows

Change Management Experience: Experience in leading and implementing change management initiatives and strategic transformations within a financial context. This includes a strong ability to assess and communicate the impact of change

Project Management Risk Assessment: Experience in project management specifically within the finance domain identifying, assessing and monitoring all aspects of change management risk

Internal Controls Experience (Nice to Have): Familiarity with Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) is considered a strong asset

Professional Certifications: Hold relevant professional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Project Management Professional (PMP)

Accounting Foundation: A foundation in accounting principles and practices

Analytical & Strategic Scoping: Exceptional critical thinking skills, with the ability to develop innovative ideas and scope engagements

Risk Assessment & Audit Proficiency: Experience in performing risk assessments and audits, identifying key risks and control weaknesses

Executive Communication: Ability to clearly communicate findings, insights, and recommendations to senior-level leadership