Controls Testing Analyst

Key Responsibilities

• Control testing and assurance
• Formulates testing plans and executes internal testing cycles to confirm controls perform according to the process, risk and control inventory
• Tests the operating effectiveness and efficiency of departmental business controls
• Identifies testable attributes for new and existing controls
• Risk identification and remediation
• Identifies and communicates risks, control gaps and unnecessary complexity across business processes
• Identifies potential business risks, operational and regulatory process deficiencies and improvement opportunities
• Risk monitoring and reporting
• Drives risk conversations with leadership and highlights areas of concern and communicates testing results clearly and timely
• Prepares testing results, findings documentation, memos and related reporting materials for review with business partners, Business Risk and Controls and management
• Recommends and monitors remediation plans for identified control issues
• Documentation and process improvement
• Reviews and updates control narratives and flowcharts with relevant business partners
• Maintains complete, accurate and well-supported testing documentation, including workbooks, evidence, findings, business responses and final reporting materials
• Identifies continuous process improvement opportunities and partners with process and control owners to implement them
• Stakeholder engagement
• Buils and maintains effective relationships across the Business Risk and Controls team, the Fintech Solutions division and corporate functions
• Communicates regularly with mid-level and senior management across the division
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience in functional control testing, compliance control testing, quality assurance, functional process assessment, operational risk, audit or risk analysis
• Undergraduate degree in a banking-related field, risk management, audit, compliance, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Strong research and analytical skills with attention to detail, accuracy and organization
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of databases and applications
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
• Demonstrates strong motivation, accountability and resilience in pursuing goals, delivering high-quality results and continuously improving performance
• Demonstrates the ability and willingness to learn and use approved artificial intelligence tools to improve productivity, decision-making and work quality, while keeping use compliant with company policies