Director, Data Governance & Compliance

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. We are proud to support active-duty military spouses. USAA roles may offer remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs.

As a Data Governance & Compliance Director , you will provide strategic leadership for enterprise data governance initiatives, driving accountability for critical data assets and establishing sustainable practices for data ownership, stewardship, quality, lineage, and governance.   You will influence stakeholders across the association, translate complex data and regulatory requirements into actionable strategies, and drive continuous improvement in data governance maturity.  You will help ensure that data management practices support regulatory obligations, risk management, and the associations broader business and strategic objectives.   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, Colorado Springs, CO, or Charlotte, NC. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Lead strategic direction across one or more data domains in information governance, data management, data quality, information architecture and information asset management capabilities working within Agile community and all leadership levels in prioritizing and funding capabilities delivery across the Association and various data domains. Direct and collaborates with business and IT partners on utilizing information governance, data quality, information architecture and information asset management capabilities in support of achieving business operations and strategic goals and objectives. Advise all levels of leadership on institutionalizing and maturing information governance, data management, data quality, information architecture and information asset management capabilities to include providing advice on mitigating risk and satisfying and addressing risk and regulatory requirements related to information governance and management. Partner with business, risk, compliance, architecture, and IT teams to drive effectiveness and value of information governance, data management, data quality, information architecture and information asset management processes to the business. Ensure team understands how the information management activities they are responsible for align with information governance, data management, data quality, information architecture, technical solutions, and information asset management activities performed by other teams. Direct team in work assignments, problem resolution, risk mitigation, and producing quality work. Provide the leadership, motivation, oversight and environment necessary for building high performing teams that collaborate with Association stakeholders in defining information governance, data quality, information architecture and information asset management capabilities that delivers business value, outcomes and solves business challenges. Ensure risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures. What you have: Bachelor's Degree in Data and Analytics, Information Technology, Business, Finance, Risk, Audit or a related field of study; OR 4 years of related experience in information governance, information management, information technology or risk management (in addition to