DescriptionAre you a strategic thinker passionate about driving solutions and mitigating risk Join our dynamic Testing Center of Excellence team where youll play a crucial role in establishing a strong control environment across the firm. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with a large Controls Testing team and contribute to a newly formed organization providing a solid foundation for your career growth within the firm.
As a TCoE Risk and Controls Testing Associate in the Testing Center of Excellence you will execute independent riskbased evaluations of control design and effectiveness to mitigate compliance conduct and operational risks. You will oversee complex evaluations of business processes utilizing sophisticated data analytics and engaging with senior stakeholders. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on key risk initiatives contributing to the firms compliance with regulatory obligations and industry standards.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead comprehensive control evaluations and substantive testing to assess control design and effectiveness.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies procedures and external laws rules and regulations identifying necessary remediation actions.
- Foster collaboration with Compliance and Operational Risk Officers developing test scripts and facilitating issue discussions.
- Utilize advanced critical thinking skills to evaluate highrisk business processes and identify improvement areas.
- Proactively assess and monitor risks implementing strategies to mitigate identified risks effectively.
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to support control design and effectiveness driving initiatives to enhance the business control environment.
- Develop and execute robust control test scripts identifying control weaknesses and recommending practical solutions.
- Document test steps and results comprehensively ensuring transparency and accountability.
- Lead meetings with business owners delivering testing results and supporting sustainable control enhancements.
Required Qualifications Capabilities and Skills:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in risk management assessment control evaluations or a related field within the financial services industry.
- Strong understanding of industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues develop risk mitigation strategies and communicate insights to senior stakeholders.
- Proficient knowledge of risk management frameworks regulations and industry best practices.
- Highly organized and detailoriented with a proven track record of managing multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment.
- Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
Preferred Qualifications Capabilities and Skills:
- Industryrecognized risk certifications such as CISM CRISC CISSP CISA CCEP CRCM CRCMP GRCP.
- Background in auditing and understanding of internal controls.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Word Excel Access and PowerPoint.
Required Experience:
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