Analyst - Operational Control Testing ( ERM)

Analyst Enterprise Risk Management (First Line of Defense) – Operations Testing

Role Overview

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) First Line of Defense

The role will focus on control testing, RCSA upliftment, and monitoring across core banking processes such as Branch Operations, Wires, ACH, Global Transaction Services (GTS), and Foreign Exchange (FX).

The position will play a critical role in ensuring operational resilience, compliance with internal policies, and alignment with regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct

  control testing

  for key processes (Branch Operations, Wires, ACH, GTS, FX, etc.) in line with ERM frameworks.
• Support

  RCSA (Risk & Control Self-Assessment) upliftment

  by reviewing, updating, and enhancing process-level controls.
• Execute

  Test of Design (ToD)

  and

  Test of Effectiveness (ToE)

  for operational controls.
• Document test results, identify gaps, and track remediation in collaboration with business stakeholders.
• Partner with process owners to evaluate

  control performance, process risk exposure, and adherence to regulatory requirements

  .
• Provide detailed reporting and metrics to management and contribute to risk governance forums.
• Assist in standardizing methodologies for

  1LoD risk monitoring and control testing

  .

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or related discipline.
• 2–5 years of experience in Operations Risk, Audit, or Control Testing in Banking/Financial Services.
• Knowledge of

  Branch Operations, Payments (ACH/Wires), GTS, FX, or related operations

  .
• Strong understanding of RCSA frameworks, operational risk, and internal control concepts.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills; ability to interpret regulations and apply them practically.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); experience with GRC tools is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.