Compliance and Operational Risk Testing Analyst Lead - IT Infrastructure

USAA; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 127,000 - 244,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization committed to empowering its members through exceptional financial services. As a Compliance and Operational Risk Testing Analyst Lead, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding the integrity of IT operations. Your expertise in IT auditing and compliance will guide your efforts in conducting independent tests and ensuring adherence to regulations. This role offers a dynamic work environment, where you'll collaborate with various teams to mitigate risks and enhance operational efficiency. If you're passionate about compliance and risk management, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) and pension

Life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Parental benefits

Adoption assistance

Paid volunteer hours

Wellness programs

Career path planning

Continuing education support

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in IT auditing and compliance testing.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in data analysis and testing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent testing for compliance with regulations.
• Lead testing activities to ensure operational risks are managed.
• Develop and analyze compliance testing methodologies.

Skills

IT Auditing

Compliance Testing

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Testing Techniques

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree in IT or Cybersecurity

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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

As a Compliance and Operational Risk Testing Analyst Lead specializing in IT Infrastructure, you play a vital role in the organization's second line of defense. Your responsibilities include conducting independent testing to ensure adherence to regulations and policies within departmental processes. By following the Enterprise Testing program methodology, you help maintain the integrity of the IT environment. With over eight years of experience in IT auditing and relevant certifications like CISA or CISSP, your expertise is bolstered by an advanced degree in Information Technology or Cybersecurity, as well as familiarity with distributed computing and cloud technologies.

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, Chesapeake, VA or Tampa, FL.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What you'll do:

• Develops the steps needed to test and/or analyze compliance with complex policies/procedures and laws/regulations.
• Serves as expert in a specific subject/business area and provides guidance to team members on issues.
• Leads and runs 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 qualitative analysis of data.
• May develop executive briefs and present to key internal and external partners.
• Builds, develops, and maintains relationships with the business and internal control partners (Audit, Risk & Compliance, Legal) to facilitate teamwork between all lines of defense for testing.

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.
• 8 or more years of work experience (internal/external audit, operational risk/compliance testing, quality assurance)
• Experience interpreting and applying federal and state laws and regulations and guidance or operational risk principles/concepts.
• Knowledge of testing techniques and data analysis principles, as well as the ability to interpret subsequent results.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of management.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

What sets you apart:

• Active certification (i.e., CISA, CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CEH, Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP) in Information Security, Information Technology, IT Architecture, or Networking
• 8+ years experience in IT/Information Security Audit, Testing, or Engineering. Experience as an IT/IS Examiner at a regulatory agency will also be considered.
• Advanced Degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Engineering or Business
• Distributed Computing, Cloud Computing, or IT Architecture experience a plus

Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $127,310 - $243,340.

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.