LoD Technology Control Testing Manager

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Control Testing Manager to join our newly established Centralized 1LoD Control Testing function (1LoD Testing). This 1LOD Testing team aims to standardize and enhance our control testing practices across all Business Units and Corporate Functions. As a key leader of the team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting risk management activities across the organization. This includes the opportunity to be immersed across multiple operational and compliance areas, with opportunities to specialize in specific areas of interest.

In this role, reporting into the Control Testing Director, you will collaborate closely with stakeholder partners across NTC s global operations. Your responsibilities will include managing and overseeing a team of professionals to execute high quality 1LoD Control Testing in line with corporate policies and standards. In addition, you will work closely with members of the 1LoD Control Testing leadership team to support ongoing improvement in approaches across the 1LoD Control Testing activities inclusive of methodology, tools and processes.

Major Duties:

• Responsible for managing a team of Test Lead(s) and Tester(s), including providing hands on training which promotes effective and efficient testing across the 1LoD Testing team.

• Performs quality review over testing workpapers (produced by other testers) to ensure execution and documentation meet First Line of Defense Control Testing Methodology and testing quality expectations.

• Lead representative to ensure relevant stakeholders are appropriately engaged in all critical testing phases.

• Provides support to Tester(s) to ensure testing is being performed effectively and efficiently.

• Responsible for monitoring all testing phases including escalation of significant deficiencies and/or testing delays.

• Compile, manage, submit and socialize required monthly, quarterly or annual reporting including test results, dashboards and/or testing issue remediation status.

• Responsible for assisting in the escalation of follow-ups and potential deficiencies.

• Work closely with the business partners to monitor issue remediation action plans including maintaining dialogue with the business to ensure timely remediation of issues.

• Assist with control projects, operational and/or corporate risk initiatives, where directed.

Skills Experience:

• College or university degree is preferred

• 12+ years of risk and control experience inclusive of direct control testing experience

• Experience managing teams across multiple jurisdictions

• Experience in financial services industry

• Deep understanding of and experience contributing to design of control frameworks and testing methodologies

• Self-motivated with strong collaboration and communication skills, both verbal and written, with varying organizational levels including senior management

• Experience with developing and presenting data-driven reporting for senior management and oversight committees

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including experience mentoring

• Ability to juggle multiple tasks while effectively able to work towards deadlines