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Key Responsibilities:
Assist in the following tasks to senior colleagues in the Risk & Controls Team:
Design new or update test scripts as needed based on changes in the Risk and Compliance Matrixes
Coordinate with test lead on data / access needs to support test execution
Responsible for testing of prioritized controls aligned to the control testing plan and transaction monitoring
Complete control test scripts, gather and document appropriate evidence with results
Testing of Controls Effectiveness includes:
Inspecting evidence to ensure control activities are performed accurately and consistently as well as documenting the findings
Concluding on the Design/Operating Effectiveness of each internal control
For those controls assessed as ineffective, notifying the responsible party that an action plan is required.
Report and escalate issues to supervisor.
Develop an understanding of relevant team tools and systems
Develop standard email notifications / communications in order to facilitate the proper and timely execution of the controls procedures (reminders, calendars, lessons learned, etc.).
Required Experience:
Strong English Skills for Business (Written and Spoken)
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or equivalent. Equivalent degree only accepted if experience is relevant.
Exposure to regulatory frameworks (SOX, GDPR)
Work Experience: 3+ Years of Experience
Risk and Controls testing expertise and experience
Strong Microsoft excel skills
Strong process-related skills
Organized and detail oriented
Strong Excel Skills with experience in manipulating large sets of data in excel
Should have worked in Risk and Compliance process / Framework for at least 12-24 months in the recent past
Ability to analyze and evaluate the observations based on compliance, operations, risk model and performance
Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
Willingness to work flexible hours, as necessary, in order to meet monthly and quarterly deliverable deadlines and to provide extended-hour customer service support.
Strong stakeholder management
Excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonal and presentation skills to effectively interact throughout the company