Data and Innovation Technology Risk Professional - Junior

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 Junior-Level Data and Innovation Technology Risk Professional with expertise in second line of defense (SLOD) risk and compliance concerning AI and GenAI initiatives within Financial Services or Insurance. The ideal candidate will have familiarity with leading AI vendor platforms, including LLMs and open-source models (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Amazon Q, Microsoft Copilot). With two years in data risk, the professional will possess knowledge of data security principles, including encryption, access management, and compliance, ensuring that business products and processes align with regulatory requirements

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 or, Charlotte, NC.

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 detail operational and compliance risks and controls, including operational and compliance risks associated with new or modified products, services, distribution channels, laws, regulations, and third-party operations using maturing knowledge.
• Applies maturing knowledge of the business, its products, and processes, to identify, work, and raise operational risk and compliance issues.
• Supports and contributes to the implementation of new risk and compliance policies, practices, and solutions to ensure multidisciplinary understanding and management of operational and compliance risks according to industry standard process.
• Gathers information, analyzes data trends, and produces analytical material for discussions with cross functional teams to understand business objectives and influence solution strategies.
• Assists in the formulation of 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.
• Supports processes that focus on improving strategies, tools, and methodologies to measure, monitor, and report on operational and compliance risks.
• Contributes in cross-functional teams to identify, assess, aggregate, and mitigate current and emerging risk.
• Supports and innovates processes to measure, monitor, and report on operational and compliance risks.

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.
• 2 years experience in the financial services or insurance industry or specialized technical fields directly related to the role.
• Knowledge of risk and/or compliance management principles, tools, and applicable systems
• Awareness and ability to apply risk and compliance laws, regulations, and regulatory expectations.
• Ability to work with internal and external partners in a highly collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and knowledge of data analysis tools and techniques.
• Experience identifying potential concerns and recommending effective solutions.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Excel and PowerPoint.

What sets you apart:

• Curiosity of industry trends, technology innovations and AI regulatory requirements the financial landscape
• Understanding of SLOD Risk and Compliance around AI and GenAI initiatives across Financial Services and/or Insurance
• Familiarity with leading AI/GenAI vendor platforms, including LLMs, open-source models, and APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Amazon Q, Microsoft Copilot)
• Ability to work with new technology, identifying risk and requirements
• Two or more years of data risk with an understanding of data security principles, including data encryption, access management, PII handling, and compliance
• Two or more years with AI technology – experience in use or development of AI tools Experience supporting business transformation through AI
• Strong background in info security and cyber security

Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $63,590 - $121,530.

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