Testing Center of Excellence - Substantive Testing Assistant Vice President

As a member of the Testing Center of Excellence (CoE), you play a crucial role in risk identification, control evaluation, and security governance to enhance the firm's risk posture and compliance with regulatory obligations and industry standards. Your responsibilities include: - Leading comprehensive control evaluations and substantive testing within Commercial and Investment Banking (CIB) to assess control design and effectiveness, ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations. - Collaborating with Compliance and Operational Risk Officers on engagements, developing test scripts, facilitating discussions, and drafting detailed reports for alignment and clarity. - Applying advanced critical thinking skills to evaluate high-risk business processes and identify areas for improvement. - Proactively assessing and monitoring risks, implementing strategies to mitigate identified risks effectively. - Working with cross-functional teams to enhance the business control environment through updates to the Compliance and Operational Risk Evaluation (CORE) application. - Developing and executing robust control test scripts, identifying weaknesses, root causes, and recommending solutions for operational efficiency. - Documenting test steps and results comprehensively to support testing conclusions and maintain transparency and accountability. - Leading meetings with business owners at various levels to deliver testing results and support control enhancements. Qualifications, capabilities, and skills required for this role include: - A qualified graduate with a minimum of 8 years of experience in risk management, assessment, or control evaluations. - 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. - Proficient knowledge of risk management frameworks, regulations, and industry best practices. - Exceptional ability to develop well-founded recommendations based on regulatory guidance and standards. - Highly organized and detail-oriented with a track record of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. - Strong analytical and communication skills to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences. Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills include industry-recognized risk certifications, auditing background, proficiency in MS Office, and knowledge of data analytical tools like Tableau, Altryx, or Python.,