Senior Testing Expert Your day to day As a Senior Testing Expert specialized in banking GRC tools, you will be deeply involved in the process of control testing and ensuring the quality and effectiveness of internal controls. You will work closely with control owners and key stakeholders to strengthen operational compliance. Your tasks will include:
* Review and Update Control Procedures: Partner with control owners to review and enhance operational control procedures.
* Define Testing Strategies: Develop strategies for testing the operational effectiveness of selected controls, utilizing tailored methodologies and techniques.
* Testing Execution: Carry out control effectiveness tests, ensuring relevant controls are functioning as designed and providing reasonable assurance.
* Reporting & Analysis: Assess the results of testing, draw conclusions, and generate detailed reports outlining the findings.
* Data Quality Analysis:
o Extract and manipulate data from the GRC tool into Excel for detailed analysis.
o Perform both quantitative and qualitative analysis of risk and control data to ensure accuracy.
o Identify and address potential gaps or discrepancies in control data.
Your profile We are looking for a highly skilled individual with significant experience in control testing and risk management in a financial services context. The ideal candidate will possess:
* Experience: At least 5 years of relevant experience in the financial sector, especially in internal controls, operational risk, and IT processes.
* Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze data and identify discrepancies, with advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
* Communication Skills: Capable of delivering clear and concise presentations and reports to senior management.
* GRC Tool Proficiency: Experience with GRC tools, including the ability to export and analyze data efficiently.
* Risk Management Expertise: In-depth knowledge of internal controls, risk management principles, and internal auditing.
* IT Knowledge: Familiarity with banking and treasury products and the IT systems that support control testing and operational processes.
* Language Proficiency: Fluent in English, with both strong written and verbal communication skills.
Additional qualifications
* Advanced skills in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
* Background in accounting or similar disciplines is a plus