Intermediate Bank Disputes Specialist (Debit Card Fraud/Deposit Non-Merch) - Sensitive Position

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 dedicated Intermediate Bank Disputes Specialist, you will within defined guidelines and framework, protect the financial interests of USAA and our members by thoroughly investigating and resolving complex and moderately complex fraud and non-fraud transactional disputes filed by members on their credit cards, debit cards and deposit accounts in compliance with federal and state Laws, Rules, and Regulations (LRRs). Attempt to recover funds in accordance with payment association rules (Visa, Amex, NACHA, Zelle, etc.), engage in customer service activities to satisfy member requests and provide dispute resolution outcomes and operate in a highly regulated environment where performance is measured by quality and productivity metrics aligned to business scorecards.

As an Analyst, you will be assigned cases involving error claims, requiring you to conduct in-depth investigations to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies. You will be responsible for researching claims, identifying fraudulent and non-fraudulent activities, determining liability, and executing corresponding financial adjustments.

This job profile is designated as a Sensitive Position. Sensitive Positions are those positions in which individuals have the authority and ability to conduct in-scope activities (movement of USAA or Member funds) as defined within the Enterprise Sensitive Positions Mandatory Time-Away Compliance Policy. Employees in Sensitive Positions are required to fulfill a Mandatory Time-Away (MTA) requirement of 10 consecutive business days each calendar year.

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, Phoenix, AZ. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What you'll do:

• Under direct supervision, completes reasonable investigations of moderately complex Fraud and Non-Fraud Credit Card, Debit Card and Deposit transactional disputes while consistently ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Utilizes developing problem-solving skills and knowledge of Laws, Rules and Regulations (LRRs) and payment association rules (Visa, Amex, NACHA, Zelle, etc.) to research, resolve and recovery funds for disputed activity.
• Responsible for determining card holder liability based on results of a reasonable investigation.
• Processes recovery attempts through chargebacks, representments and arbitrations.
• Processes account credits/debits when necessary, in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Documents the results of a reasonable investigation within the appropriate case management system.
• May contact members for additional information or when requested to assist with completing a reasonable investigation.
• May work control or exception functions associated with Fraud and Non-Fraud Credit Card, Debit Card and Deposit transactional disputes.
• 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:

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma required.
• 1 year of customer contact experience in a financial services organization to include dispute possessing and/or conflict resolution.
• 1 year of analytical problem-solving experience.
• Experience working under Federal Banking Regulations to include Regulation E, Regulation Z and/or UDAAP.

What sets you apart:

• 1 year of Debit Card or Deposit Disputes/Claims experience OR current fellowship with Hiring our Heros at USAA
• Internal MSR/inbound call center
• DCOE experience
• Experience with UDAAP
• Experience with Regulation E
• US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner

Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $43,680.00 - $67,840.00

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 compet