Technology Risk & Compliance Advisor III (Junior 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 #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 proud to support active-duty military spouses. USAA roles may offer remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs.

The Opportunity

The Risk & Compliance Advisor III provides independent second-line oversight effective challenge and risk guidance to support business products services and processes within an established risk and compliance framework. This role partners closely with business leaders and stakeholders to identify assess and manage risk exposures while helping ensure adherence to applicable policies regulatory requirements and enterprise risk standards. The advisor supports a strong risk culture by providing insights monitoring emerging risks and recommending practical solutions that balance business objectives with sound risk management practices.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of experience in risk management cybersecurity information security or a related field and brings a foundational understanding of risk principles frameworks and controls. Success in this role requires strong technical aptitude including the ability to analyze and interpret large data sets collaborate effectively across teams and communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience in Cybersecurity or Information Technology risk management is preferred along with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and PowerPoint. Progress toward or attainment of industry certifications such as CRISC CISA CISM or CISSP is highly valued as is the ability to leverage data-driven insights to influence decision-making and strengthen the organizations risk posture. Military experience including experience gained as a military spouse or domestic partner is also valued.

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 youll do:

• Supports the team in the identification assessment aggregation and documentation of operational and compliance risks and controls including operational and compliance risks associated with new or modified products services distribution channels regulations and third-party operations.
• Acquires and applies foundational knowledge of the business its products and processes to identify operational risk and compliance issues.
• Understands the origin and reasoning behind key rules laws frameworks policies practices and procedures and risk management principles and practices.
• Acquires knowledge to assist in producing analytical material for discussions with cross functional teams to understand business objectives and influence solution strategies.
• Applies foundational learning to help support the formulation of stress test plans for a line of business or the enterprise.
• Assists in the process of enhancing strategies tools and methodologies to measure monitor and report on operational and compliance risks.
• Supports cross-functional team initiatives to identify assess aggregate and mitigate current and emerging risk.
• Assists in the execution of processes to measure monitor and report on operational and compliance risks.
• Under direct supervision performs routine work assignments and problem resolution to support other team members.

What you have:

• Bachelors degree; OR 4 years of relevant education and/or experience.

Experiences that will support your success:

• Minimum of one year of experience in risk management cybersecurity information security or a related field.

• Basic knowledge of risk and/or compliance management principles tools or applicable systems.
• Experience understanding and applying basic risk and compliance knowledge to work deliverables.
• Experience working in a highly collaborative environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as Excel and/or PowerPoint.

What sets you apart:

• Experience in Cybersecurity or Information Technology risk management.
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to analyze and interpret large data sets.
• Foundational understanding of risk management principles frameworks and controls.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to partner effectively with stakeholders and influence decision-making through data-driven insights.
• US military experience gained through military service or gained as a military spouse / domestic partner
• Completion of or progress toward relevant industry certifications such as CRISC CISA CISM or CISSP.

Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $57970 - $103870.

USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e. H-1B TN STEM OPT Training Plans etc.).

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.

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

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.

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 visit our benefits page on .

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.