USAA · 12 hours ago
Risk Analyst Lead - AI Risk Management
Phoenix Campus (Main)
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$143K/yr - $274K/yr
8+ years expUSAA is a company dedicated to empowering its members to achieve financial security. They are seeking a Risk Analyst Lead – AI Risk Management to lead enterprise-wide AI risk assessments, coordinate with various oversight teams, and mentor junior team members.
BankingFinancial ServicesInsuranceVenture Capital
No H1B
Responsibilities
Identifies and seeks key partners across the enterprise to support the identification, assessment, aggregation and the overall management of risks and controls
Presents findings and recommendations to various levels of leadership
Routinely communicates results of risk assessments to governance committees, business process owners and various levels of leadership and influences decision making
Develops process and procedures for successful implementation of new risk policies, practices, appetites and solutions to ensure multidisciplinary understanding and management of risks according to industry standard process
Develops strategies, tools, and methodologies to measure, monitor, and report risks
Applies expert knowledge to use or produce analytical material for discussions with cross functional teams to understand business objectives and influence solution strategies
Leads, assembles and facilitates cross-functional teams to identify, assess, aggregate and mitigate current and emerging risk events
Serves as the point of contact for senior risk leadership on projects and special management requests that often impact the enterprise or core operating area
Formulates and reviews stress test plans for a line of business or the enterprise
Evaluates results, and frames contingency plans in partnership with key business partners
Crafts key communications to be delivered to executives and board members
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Business, Finance, or a related field
4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree
8 years of risk management, regulatory or operations experience in a relevant functional area to include banking, insurance, financial services, audit, project management, public accounting or other related operational area. Or advanced degree/designation in Risk Management, Business, Finance, or other field relevant to risk management and 6 years of work experience in a subject area relevant to risk management
Knowledge of risk management principles, tools and applicable systems
Risk management experience in a complex institution and/or highly matrixed environment
Experience in conflict resolution management and ability to challenge at all levels of management and influence business outcomes
Ability to work with both 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 the ability to make data-driven decisions
Proactively identifies potential concerns and follows-up to resolve issues
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Excel and PowerPoint
Preferred
AI/GenAI Risk Management: Direct experience with Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI, including a strong understanding of emerging risks, ethical considerations, and the relevant regulatory landscape
Strategic Prioritization & Timeline Management: Ability to prioritize key partners and ensure that projects remain on schedule through strategic engagement and prioritization
Assessment Orchestration: Direct experience leading or coordinating assessments across multiple partners, such as technology risk, compliance, legal, and business partners
Cross-Functional Organizational Engagement: Ability to work with other functions such as Information Security, Data Governance, Model Risk, Compliance, and Legal to drive consistent and timely risk outcomes in a highly matrixed environment
Model Risk Management & Governance Expertise: Strong background in model governance, validation practices, lifecycle governance, and alignment to internal and regulatory expectations. Prior experience with FRB SR11-7 is highly preferred
Third-Party Risk Management Experience: Hands-on experience performing or coordinating third-party risk due diligence assessments, including review of questionnaires and execution of independent oversight over first-line assessments
Risk Aggregation & Reporting: Ability to synthesize individual risk assessments into aggregated insights, metrics, and themes that can be communicated to governance forums, committees, and executive leadership
Leadership & Mentorship: Experience leading workstreams and mentoring less-experienced professionals, setting clear expectations, and elevating the quality and consistency of execution
Executive Communication: Strong ability to translate complex technical and regulatory risk information into clear, concise messaging tailored for senior leaders and board-level audiences
Benefits
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
Various wellness programs
Career path planning and continuing education
Company
USAA
USAA is a financial services company.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Julie McPeak
SVP, General Counsel Insurance
Waqas Durrani
Senior Vice President, General Counsel - Enterprise Shared Services
Recent News
24-7 Press Release Newswire
2026-01-11
Company data provided by crunchbase