Senior Independent Testing Specialist - Investment Banking Firm

Internal Audit experience in 2nd LOD. Control testing experience majorly.

Required Qualifications, International:

- University degree in Business or related discipline

- Total 6+ years' experience out of which a minimum of 4 years relevant experience in risk management (includes control testing, issue identification and validation, compliance, financial crimes, operational risk, internal audit, business process management)

Desired Qualifications:

- Knowledge and understanding of financial services industry: compliance, risk management, or audit operations

- Specialized knowledge or prior control testing or review experience

- Experience reviewing testing strategies and methodologies; evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of policies, procedures, processes, initiatives, products and internal controls; and identifying issues resulting from internal and/or external compliance examinations

- Experience testing policy, procedures, control and business process testing

- Experience creating, executing, and documenting compliance, control, and business process testing

- Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)

- Ability to take on a high level of responsibility, initiative, and accountability

- Ability to prepare reports and present to executives

Job Expectations:

- Lead, plan, and complete testing within required timeframes and in accordance with established processes and procedures

- Effectively communicate the testing or validation process, status, and results to business and risk partners

- Write and/or review reports or presentations that clearly articulate the results/conclusions of testing or validation activities

- Consult on and lead the implementation of initiatives

- Effectively communicate with IT&V Leadership and escalate validation concerns or issues as appropriate

- Identifying and implementing efficiencies and process improvements

- Complete assigned activities in accordance with established processes and procedures under limited supervision

- Provide credible challenge and recommendations to IT&V Leadership as needed.

- Actively participate in learning & development opportunities to ensure the use of best-in-class processes and procedures

- Developing clear and concise reporting to be shared with IT&V Leadership

- Assist in managing change to ensure an effective risk management program

- Mentor and coach Associates

- Foster relationships with team and collaborate across other all T&V teams effectively