Director, Business Risk and Controls

As a dedicated Director, Business Risk and Controls, you will oversee a team responsible for the development, implementation and oversight of programs that support effective risk and compliance management in the first line of defense. You will support business leader adherence to the established risk framework and ongoing supervision of business controls and is accountable for the development and mentoring of a high performing team responsible for facilitating risk and compliance remediation, internal and external audits and regulatory exams, and monitoring the of first line of defense in an effort to minimize risk exposures and strengthen the overall control environment. Directs staff and initiatives that support risk and control management programs, to include governance support, risk oversight, risk infrastructure development, risk identification, quantification, aggregation, and emerging risks. Advises senior management and influences process change. Builds and manages a high performing team of risk and internal control professionals through recruitment, training, coaching, performance management and related managerial activities. Manages consulting relationships with internal and external clients regarding budget and implementation deliverables and risk mitigation plans as appropriate. Partners with key stakeholders in the business and oversees the identification, assessment and documentation of risks and controls, including risks associated with new or modified products, services, distribution channels, regulations and/or third-party operations. Reviews, communicates and recommends the development of governance policies and procedures in partnership with senior leaders to ensure appropriateness and adequacy versus industry best practices and regulatory requirements. Provides counsel to business unit managers on risk management issues and supports the evaluation of new product strategies on their impact to USAA's risk profile. Educates risk owners on risk/control best practices and may work with other lines of defense in the development and implementation of controls. Manages processes for collecting accurate and complete internal loss data from business areas. Directs analysis and data mining initiatives that identify, validate, and manage emerging risk exposures, as necessary. Assists in the early identification of risk trends by establishing and monitoring key performance and risk indicators. Oversees the preparation of key reports and communications and may present to governance committees, senior leaders, regulatory bodies and the USAA Board of Directors. Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.