Associate, TCoE Risk and Control Testing

Role Overview: If you are a strategic thinker passionate about driving solutions and mitigating risk, you have found the right team. The Testing CoE (Center of Excellence) team is responsible for ensuring a strong and consistent control environment across the firm. This role presents a great opportunity to work with a large Controls Testing team and help establish a newly formed organization, providing you with a solid starting point within the firm. Key Responsibilities: - Execute independent risk-based, point-in-time evaluations of control design adequacy and execution effectiveness to mitigate compliance, conduct, and operational risks. - Oversee complex evaluations of business processes by comparing actual practices against expected standards, laws, rules, and regulations. - Utilize sophisticated data analytics on large datasets and engage with senior stakeholders regularly. - Lead comprehensive control evaluations and substantive testing. - Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations. - Foster collaboration with Compliance and Operational Risk Officers. - Assess and monitor risks. - Develop and execute robust control test scripts. - Document results thoroughly. - Lead meetings with business owners to strengthen controls and improve operational efficiency. Qualifications Required: - At least 3 years of experience in risk management, assessment, control evaluations, or a related field within the financial services industry. - Strong understanding of industry standards and regulatory requirements. - Ability to analyze complex issues, develop effective risk mitigation strategies, and communicate insights clearly to senior stakeholders. - Proficiency in risk management frameworks, regulations, and industry best practices. - Exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills. - Preferred qualifications include industry-recognized risk certifications such as CISM, CRISC, CISSP, CISA, CCEP, CRCM, CRCMP, or GRCP, a background in auditing, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.,