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.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a dedicated Bank Information Technology Governance Lead.
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 our Phoenix, AZ; San Antonio, TX; Plano, TX; Colorado Springs, CO; Chesapeake, VA; Charlotte, NC or Tampa, FL offices. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
What you'll do:
Supports the first line of defense in ensuring the effectiveness, application, and adherence to IT governance, risk management, and compliance programs within the Bank Technology Office. Leads and supports the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of IT governance, risk, and compliance programs within the Bank Technology Office. This role develops and enforces IT policies and standards, monitors compliance with regulations, leads risk assessments, and provides strategic advice to senior management. Collaborates with various stakeholders, including IT teams, business units, legal, and audit, to ensure integrated governance practices.
- Leads and supports the execution of the bank’s first line IT Bank risk strategy aligned with Association risk and regulatory frameworks.
- Develops, coordinates, and enforces Bank IT and security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.
- Participates and oversees audits, assessments, and reviews to monitor compliance with internal policies and external regulations. Assesses Bank IT activities for compliance with regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS.
- Serves as the primary liaison for regulatory bodies, ensuring timely reporting and responses to inquiries. Manages third party and regulatory responses, questionnaires.
- Maintains the Bank IT risk register and leads periodic risk assessments across technology operations. Provides strategic advice to senior management on Bank IT governance and compliance matters.
- Collaborates with IT, legal, procurement, and other stakeholders to ensure integrated governance practices.
- Provides input into the budget management process for Bank IT governance initiatives to ensure resources are allocated effectively and aligned with priorities.
- Assists in establishing, monitoring, and reporting on key performance metrics and reporting mechanisms for governance and compliance initiatives. Produces reporting documentation for Technology and Risk and Compliance Committees.
- Ensures that Bank IT continually meets any regulatory, statutory, and legal obligations, supports the organization's objectives, works within the defined ethical and cultural framework, and follows the IT governance framework. Oversees compliance responses ensuring that they are validated, communicated appropriately, and evidenced.
- Supports identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks related to Bank technology operations and monitoring, technology architecture and systems limitations and/or design and development.
- Supports ongoing oversight of affiliate agreements for IT services, ensuring FSB compliance and risk ownership. Reports on affiliate risk posture and mitigation efforts to senior leadership.
- Supports incident and issue management processes for Bank impacting technology issues, ensuring rapid triage, root cause analysis, and remediation.
- Mentors junior members of the IT governance team, providing guidance and support in their professional development.
- Leverages AI capabilities within the context of the IT Gov function as needed.
- Stays abreast of emerging technologies and regulations and ensuring IT alignment with business goals.
- Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.
What you have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree (12 years of experience in lieu of a degree).
- 8 years experience supporting IT governance, risk management, compliance, or IT audit activities, including 2 years experience in a team or people leadership role.
- In-depth knowledge of IT governance frameworks such as COBIT, ITIL, ISO 27001, and NIST.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing IT policies, standards, and procedures.
- Experience in coordinating IT audits and assessments, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated experience in policy development, audit coordination, and risk-based compliance monitoring.
- A strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements applicable to the organization.
- Experience communicating technical information to non-technical audiences.
- Experience partnering with cross-functional team members to deliver results.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft products.
What sets you apart:
- Information Technology or Security certifications (e.g., CISA, CRISC, CISM, CISSP, CGEIT, CIA, NIST, COBIT, etc.).
- Familiarity with financial institutions regulations (GLBA, FFIEC Handbooks, PCI DSS)
- Work experience in highly regulated work environments including other large financial institutions
- Experience with data-driven analysis using AI tools and collaborating to drive process innovation
- Highly self-motivated individual capable of working independently and proactively handling their workload with minimal direct supervision.
- Strong analytical skills and demonstrated experience collaborating effectively with leadership at all levels within an organization.
Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $143,320-$273,930.
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 USAAjobs.com.
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.
