SSDLC Risk and Compliance Advisor - Risk and Control Testing; Mid Level

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 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 SSLDC Risk and Compliance Advisor I - Risk Assessment to join our team. In this mid-level role, you will collaborate closely with team leads to strengthen the Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSLDC) process, with a particular emphasis on Static and Dynamic Application Security Testing (SAST/DAST). Key responsibilities will include conducting monitoring and testing activities, formalizing testing documentation and procedures, working on identified issues to resolution, participating in annual risk assessments, and providing second-line oversight to first-line partners involved in the Compliance Risk Management Program for the Secure Software Development Life Cycle.

The ideal candidate will possess Risk and Control Testing Expertise, with a strong focus on evaluating the operational efficiency of controls. Experience in Third Line Audit or a QA tester background transitioning into a risk and controls career is highly desirable. You must have the ability to conduct detailed Process Walkthroughs & Documentation with first-line teams and assess control operational effectiveness.

The capacity to apply Regulatory Guidance to consult and provide insights to business partners. We are looking for someone Proactive in Risk Identification & Solutioning, capable of identifying potential concerns and recommending effective solutions. Experience in IT General Controls (ITGC) Testing alongside operational controls. Prior experience within large, highly regulated financial institutions is required. A CISA or CISM certification is preferred.

Finally, candidates must have working knowledge in SSDLC/SDLC and a combination of risk and controls experience within this environment.

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 risk 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.
• Contributes to the implementation of new risk and compliance policies, practices, appetites, and solutions to ensure well-rounded understanding and management of risks according to industry standard process.
• Implements assigned risk or compliance activities in accordance with enterprise policies and procedures.
• Maintains and expands knowledge of the competitive/regulatory landscape and the company's key challenges. Reviews laws and regulations for business impact and makes proposals for awareness and action.
• May coordinate and respond to regulatory requirements and requests and ensures the execution of examinations.
• Performs work on risk and compliance processes that focus on improving strategies, tools, and methodologies to measure, monitor, and report risks.
• Applies knowledge to assess data and produce analytical insights to understand business objectives, drive business decisions and influence solution strategies.
• Actively contributes in cross-functional teams to identify, assess, aggregate, and mitigate current and emerging risk events.
• Contributes to 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

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.
• 4 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/or compliance experience in a highly matrixed environment.
• Knowledge of compliance laws, regulations, and regulatory expectations.
• An ability to apply regulatory risk and compliance knowledge to consult and provide guidance.
• An ability to challenge in business or team settings.
• Effectively 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 recommend data-driven solutions.
• Proactively identifies potential concerns and recommends solutions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word,…