Associate, Compliance and Ops Risk Test Specialist

• Strong understanding of control environment of the assigned function with experience in evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of controls in the Finance domain, as well as conducting control testing

• Execute testing processes with precision and accountability, ensuring all activities are completed accurately and on time.

• Skilled in preparing process documents, process flows documents, overview documents and robust audit documentation.

• Collaborate with Process/Control Owner on testing schedule, obtain walkthrough of the process, document process changes, evidence gathering, analysis of potential issues and reporting of those issues.

• Assess the control environment to identify gaps, verify controls are properly designed and implemented, and determine control effectiveness.

• Utilize analytical thinking to systematically organize, compare, and evaluate various aspects of a situation and environment to comprehend and identify key or underlying information.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align testing efforts and ensure effective communication of testing outcomes.

• Propose and implement improvements to current testing methods, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the firm's risk management.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Proven ability to assess control environments, identify gaps, and drive remediation efforts to mitigate risk.

• Knowledge of banking products and the ability to interpret financial statements is required.

• Product Knowledge: Product Control / Balance Sheet Substantiation / Month End Closure process (journal entries, accruals, financial close procedures) / Treasury (liquidity management, capital management, Basel capital, securities operations, front & middle office operations, asset liability management) / Reconciliation Process (account reconciliation, position matching, break resolution etc. ) / Valuation Controls (Independent price verification / Fair value adjustments etc.), Regulatory Reporting / Financial Reporting (Daily financial reporting / / External disclosures / Off Balance Sheet review) / Control Testing (SOX testing / Risk Assessments / Key control reviews / Issue identification / Remediation tracking etc.)

• Demonstrates strong analytical skills by critically evaluating complex processes and leveraging data analysis tools to support audit procedures.

• Demonstrated proficiency in analytical thinking, with experience in organizing, comparing, and evaluating various aspects of a situation to identify key information.

• Experience in proposing and implementing improvements to testing methods, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of risk management processes.

• Proven track record of effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, with a focus on aligning testing efforts and communicating outcomes.

• Strong skills in time management, problem solving, written and verbal communication for effective collaboration and reporting.

• Demonstrated expertise in MS Office applications, with advanced skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint highly recommended.

• Experience utilizing intelligent solutions such as Alteryx and Tableau.

  Shift Timing: 12.30 PM to 21:30 PM