Why USAA?
Let’s do something that really matters.
At USAA, we have an important mission: facilitating the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. Not all of our employees served in our nation’s military, but we all share in the mission to give back to those who did. We’re working as one to build a great experience and make a real impact for our members.
We believe in our core values of honesty, integrity, loyalty and service. They’re what guides everything we do – from how we treat our members to how we treat each other. Come be a part of what makes us so special!
The Opportunity
As a dedicated Senior Auditor you will lead and execute technology and information/cyber security (IT/IS) audit assignments. Identifies problems and resolutions for risk-based assurance and advisory engagements across the IT/IS organization. Performs IT/IS risk and control identification and evaluation, advanced 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, Phoenix, AZ, Charlotte, NC or Tampa, FL. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
What you'll do:
Independently executes IT/IS audit test work timely and with high quality.
Executes and may lead as Auditor in Charge (AIC) for IT/IS audit engagements throughout the audit life cycle, to include understanding of horizontal and vertical business impacts, integrating audits with analytics, and projects.
Ensures IT/IS engagements are completed objectively, professionally, timely and in accordance with corporate and industry audit standards.
Assists in updating the IT/IS risk and control matrix for each engagement with oversight from the AIC and/or other Audit leadership.
Identifies IT/IS control weaknesses and opportunities for improvement in the current operating environment; develops and implements recommendations for corrective action.
Assists AIC in drafting related IT/IS issues and audit reports for review by audit leadership.
Participates and provides feedback during team audit activities on IT/IS planning and scoping, business understanding/walkthroughs, and review of risk assessment and testing applying 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 work paper documentation within quality standards.
Utilizes analytical skills to conduct or assist team members with continuous monitoring activities, advisory activities, special reviews and/or investigations.
Develops internal, business leader and business partner relationships while also providing effective challenge, communicating, and delivering risk-based, difficult messages regarding issues and control opportunities to ensure proper risk assurance coverage for the IT/IS space.
What you have:
Bachelor’s degree; four additional years of related experience beyond minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
4 years of audit, risk, or compliance/control experience in a financial services or technology/information security (IT/IS) environment.
Experience performing internal and external audits within IT/IS, and applying audit, risk, or compliance acumen in a complex operational and regulatory environment.
Demonstrated experience effectively communicating and challenging Controls with business partners and leaders.
Understanding of risks and internal controls and the ability to evaluate and determine adequacy and efficiency of controls.
Demonstrated experience in highly dynamic environment with ability to manage competing priorities.
Knowledge of large financial services regulations (e.g., Office of the Comptroller of Currency’s Heightened Standards and Federal Reserve Board’s Large Financial Institution Rating System).
Working knowledge of IT general controls.
Knowledge of Technology infrastructure management and platforms (e.g., mainframe, midrange, distributed), Network architecture and security (e.g., network segmentation, firewalls, proxies, encryption protocols, endpoint protection).
What sets you apart:
Internal Audit experience
Cybersecurity Audit experience
Relevant audit certification(s): CISM, CISSP, CIA
Audit In-Charge experience
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.
What we offer:
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. The salary range for this position is: $89,990 - $172,000. Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.
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, please 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.
