Staff Auditor - IT/IS

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 Staff Auditor- IT/IS, you will execute technology and information/cyber security (IT/IS) audit assignments . Performs technology and information/cyber security (IT/IS) audit assignments. Identifies problems for resolution in support of risk-based assurance and advisory engagements across the IT/IS organization. Applies learning knowledge of large financial services regulations to audit assignments. Performs IT/IS risk and control identification and evaluation, increasingly complex audit techniques, research, and analysis, and conducts client meetings and interviews. Adheres to the Institute of Internal Auditors' International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards) and Code of Ethics.

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; or Charlotte, NC. Relocation assistance is not available for this position

What you'll do:

• Independently executes IT/IS audit program assignments timely and professionally.

• Aligns with Auditor-in-Charge (AIC) to complete the annual audit plan and audit priorities for assigned area.

• Independently and accurately tests less complex IT/IS applications, and/or IT general controls (ITGC) and documents results.

• Identifies IT/IS control deficiencies in testing, discusses with IT/IS Auditor-in-Charge (AIC) and/or Audit management and builds understanding on how to for assigned work.

• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data collected from multiple sources to ensure valid conclusions are drawn during testing. Analyzes information and standard business practices to make sound judgements and recommendations.

• Attends and participates in team audit activities such as planning and scoping for the IT/IS business. Understands, participates, and assists the AIC during walkthroughs, review of risk assessment and testing for assigned IT/IS areas of responsibility utilizing critical thinking.

• Executes on audit documentation techniques including IT/IS key risks and controls alignment to audit test objectives and conclusions; is accountable for completing documentation within quality standards.

• Communicates effectively and shares findings, with AIC, team members, and may present to IT/IS business leaders.

• Provide updates to the engagement level risk & control matrix and other audit documentation as deemed appropriate by AIC or team leadership.

What you have:

• Bachelor's degree; four additional years of related experience beyond minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

• 2 years of audit experience in a financial services or technology/security environment.

• Experience applying audit, risk, or compliance acumen in a business/professional environment.

• Experience effectively communicating Controls with business partners.

• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office products to complete work assignments.

• Ability to independently follow and work through business Audit plans.

• Knowledge of documenting auditing techniques and assessments.

• Knowledge of financial services regulations (e.g., Office of the Comptroller of Currency’s Heightened Standards.

• Basic knowledge of IT general controls, Technology infrastructure management and platforms (e.g., mainframe, midrange, distributed), and Network architecture and security (e.g., network segmentation, firewalls, proxies, encryption protocols, endpoint protection).

What sets you apart:

• Experience with IT audits with operational audit teams to identify, assess and report on business applications controls supporting key business processes.

• Experience with IT audits in large financial services, insurance, public accounting or related highly regulated industries.

Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $69,920 - $133,620.

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 wi