As a Substantive Testing Performer within the Testing Center of Excellence, you will play a crucial role in risk identification, control evaluation, and security governance. Your contributions will enhance the firm’s risk posture and ensure compliance with regulatory obligations and industry standards.
Job responsibilities:
- Lead comprehensive control evaluations and substantive testing to assess the design and effectiveness of controls within Asset & Wealth Management.
- 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 detailed test scripts and facilitating issue discussions.
- Utilize advanced critical thinking skills to apply substantive testing techniques, evaluating high-risk business processes.
- Proactively assess and monitor risks, implementing strategies to mitigate identified risks effectively.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the design and effectiveness of controls, 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 5 years of experience in risk management, assessment, or control evaluations within the financial services industry.
- Strong understanding of industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues and communicate insights clearly to senior stakeholders.
- Proficient knowledge of risk management frameworks and best practices.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a proven track record of managing multiple priorities.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- Professional certifications such as CISM, CRISC, or CISSP are preferred.
- Background in auditing and understanding of internal controls.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of data analytical tools such as Tableau or Python is a plus.