Compliance and Operational Risk Testing Analyst Lead - Treasury

USAA • Plano, TX

278d • $127,310 - $243,340

About The Position

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. We are seeking a dedicated Enterprise Compliance and Operational Risk Testing Analyst Lead-Treasury to work a hybrid schedule from one of our regional offices. In this role you will implement 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 enterprise Compliance and Operational Risk Testing (ECORT) Analyst Lead supports the Second Line of Defense's oversight of the Corporate Treasury function with minimal direct supervision and will be responsible for the execution and reviews of ongoing evaluations of the risk and control environment. This individual partners with various team members across the USAA Enterprise to produce high quality results in support of ECORT's Testing program. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of 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.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying federal and state laws and regulations and guidance or operational risk principles/concepts.
• Advanced knowledge of testing techniques and data analysis principles, as well as the ability to interpret subsequent results.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels of management.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office tools to include Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience within the Second Line of Defense (SLOD) performing risk & compliance testing reviews, using auditing techniques within Corporate Treasury, Treasury Operations, and Capital Markets.
• Experience working within a large, complex, international financial institution.
• Experience working within a 'Big 4' Consulting, Public Accounting, or Audit Practice.
• Subject matter expertise with emphasis in Accounting, Finance, or Treasury.
• Critical thinking expertise in audit, testing scoping, and approaches to identifying and directly testing applicable risks.
• Accreditation in any of the following subject areas: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Treasury Professional (CTP), or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).
• US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner [optional].

Responsibilities

• Develops the steps needed to test and/or analyze compliance with complex policies/procedures and laws/regulations.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in a specific subject/business area and provides guidance 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 implements, 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.
• May develop executive briefs and present to key internal and external collaborators.
• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans.
• 401(k) and 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree