AVP, Application Development - USAA Investment Services Company (ISCO)

USAA

Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
San Antonio, TX · Plano, TX · Phoenix, AZ · Charlotte, NC · Tampa, FL
Salary
$224,250–$403,650 / yr
Posted
2 days ago

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $179k
This role $314k
$104k most similar roles pay here $436k

This role pays more than 98% of similar roles. Most pay $136,187–$220,900 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $314k versus about $179k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About USAA

USAA (United Services Automobile Association) is a San Antonio-based Fortune 500 financial services company founded in 1922, dedicated to providing insurance, banking, and investment solutions exclusively to U.S. military members, veterans, and their families.

USAA currently has 13 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $143,320–$273,930 across 12 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · AVP, Application Development - USAA Investment Services Company (ISCO)

The AVP of Application Development at USAA Investment Services Company leads the architecture, build, and launch of integrated capabilities in broker-dealer operations, financial planning, and investment advice delivery. This executive oversees matrixed teams to develop ISCO’s technology strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives while managing multiple development teams and enforcing best practices. Key responsibilities include setting technical direction, implementing modern platforms, and navigating regulatory requirements like FINRA compliance. The role demands expertise in web-based application architecture, system integration, and object-oriented languages, as well as experience in all stages of the software development lifecycle. Ideal candidates have a proven track record of building technology functions from scratch to support high-growth retail investment advisory businesses within regulated environments.

What you'll do

  • Develop and implement technology roadmaps that align with ISCO's business objectives.
  • Oversee the design and delivery of end-to-end investment technology ecosystems.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in all technology initiatives.
  • Manage application development teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
  • Partner with CTO teams to define enterprise architecture and standards.
  • Develop and enforce best practices for SDLC and technology controls.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of experience in managing application development across complex environments.
  • Proven track record of building and scaling technology functions for retail investment advisory businesses.
  • Extensive hands-on experience implementing innovative platforms to enhance user experience and operational efficiency.
  • Deep expertise in designing and developing leading-edge investment technology solutions under regulatory constraints.
  • 6+ years of leadership experience in managing high-performing teams in the investment advisory sector.
  • Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory compliance requirements, particularly SEC and FINRA regulations.

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