Job Description
accountable for operational controls performance assessment and assurance for Banking controls, monitoring and testing tools, including the design and execution of control assessment processes, results reporting, and insight sharing related to the above scope of controls assurance activities. The role is focused on Banking controls but will operate as part of a team responsible for controls owned by the International business segment. Coverage may vary to meet internal and external deliverables across the Banking & International Assessment and Testing team. The Banking – Control Assessment & Testing Lead directs a team of approximately 6 controls testing professionals responsible for supporting the above responsibilities, with breadth and depth on control assessment planning and execution. The position closely follows the latest trends in controls assurance, appropriate and effective control design, and adapts them for application within their own job and covered businesses. The role will require engagement with senior managers at Director or Managing Director levels. Excellent management and communication skills are required to negotiate internally, frequently with Business and COO stakeholders. Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required to guide, influence, and convince others, particularly colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers. Accountable for controls testing results and advice regarding the controls execution. The role necessitates a degree of responsibility over technical strategy. Responsible for supporting the Banking & International Controls Testing Head on handling staff management issues, including resource management and allocation of work within the team/project.
Responsibilities + Skills
Demonstrated analytical ability; asks insightful questions, breaks analytical challenges into workable components and draws meaningful conclusions. Well versed in breaking down complex matters into core issues and root causes that can be more readily addressed.Independent thinker and able to provide value-adding credible challenge to businesses/functions.
Education
Experience managing risk in a first line role, or experience in a second- or third-line assurance or testing role.Experienced in Banking products and distribution channels.Subject matter expert on controls design, execution and/or control testing.Advanced skills in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS SharePoint.
Experience