Lead Auditor - AI Model Risk

Why Work with Us?

At USAA, we are dedicated to empowering our members towards financial security with competitive products and unparalleled service. We take pride in being the trusted choice for the military community and their families.

Join our fulfilling team at USAA, where our core values of honesty, integrity, loyalty, and service shape our interactions with colleagues and members alike. Be a part of an organization that truly makes a difference.

Your Opportunity

As a Lead Auditor, you will play a key role in audit engagements of diverse complexities, often collaborating on cross-functional and risk-based assurance projects while ensuring high-quality audit performance. A significant aspect of this role involves testing AI models and related tools during various audit engagements. You will assist in the Auditor-In-Charge (AIC) responsibilities while keeping abreast of financial services regulations and effectively interacting with regulators.

This position offers the chance to support and supervise multiple audit engagements, from planning and fieldwork to reporting. You will aid in developing and executing strategic initiatives and a risk-based audit plan. Partnering with subject matter experts in audit or other business areas, you will analyze issues, build strong client relationships, and work closely with client management to assess risk and enhance internal controls. Your work will comply with the Institute of Internal Auditors' Standards and Code of Ethics.

We promote a flexible working environment, with the expectation of being in the office 4 days a week. This position can be based in San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, or Charlotte, NC.

Relocation assistance is available for this position.

What You Will Do :

• Engage in continuous monitoring, advisory initiatives, special reviews, and investigations.
• Complete audit assignments professionally and timely according to established standards.
• Identify internal control weaknesses and suggest improvements, reporting findings to leadership and ensuring follow-ups.
• Support the quality of audit reviews and propose updates to the risk assessment based on audit outcomes.
• Establish and nurture strong client relationships to advance strategic goals.
• Communicate effectively with business stakeholders, conveying risk-based messages, including interactions with regulators and senior leaders.
• Mentor and guide fellow auditors, ensuring quality deliverables and potentially providing engagement evaluations.
• Contribute to the internal audit universe and risk profile development, updating risk assessment information.
• Participate in creating and executing the annual audit plan to cover and assess risks adequately.

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Compensation :

The salary range for this position is $143,320 - $273,930, based on experience and market conditions.

At USAA, we evaluate market data to ensure competitive pay within the salary range, which may vary by location. Employees might also be eligible for performance-based pay incentives.

Benefits : USAA offers exceptional benefits to support your overall wellness, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, paid time off along with volunteer hours, and wellness programs. We provide career development opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals.

This job posting will remain open until filled, and interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly. USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination.