Lead Independent Testing Officer

About this role:

• Lead complex initiatives executing moderate to high risk or complex review activities and engagements in a matrixed environment
• Develop and design methodologies and standards for review activities across the enterprise in alignment with the risk management framework
• Review and research complex development and design of methodologies and standards for review activities companywide in alignment with the risk management framework
• Ensure effective and appropriate testing, validation, and documentation of review activities for risk programs, risks and controls
• Make decisions in complex situations requiring solid understanding of risk management framework and the risk and control environment that influence and lead enterprise testing to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives
• Collaborate and consult with Audit, Legal, external agencies, and regulatory bodies to resolve risk related topics
• Lead project teams and mentor individuals
• Leading and supporting execution of design and operating effectiveness control testing for RCSA (Risk & Control Self-Assessment) based controls.
• Proactively engaging business partners to kick-off testing and lead ongoing meetings with minimum supervision.
• Documenting test results and any issues identified while also providing and communicating recommendations to management, compensating controls and residual risks.
• Identifying and implementing efficiencies and process improvements, including automation opportunities pertaining to metrics and reporting.
• Reviewing and interpreting new and revised corporate and ITV policies and procedures and assess impacts.
• Developing clear and concise reporting to be shared with IT&V management and Front Line Units.
• Providing credible challenge to business and senior leader stakeholders as needed.
• Building relationships and collaborating with key stakeholders in the applicable line of business, other second and third line functions, and IT&V functions.
• Monitoring metrics and associated data to identify and escalate potential issues and providing recommendations for resolution to ensure optimal performance

Required Qualifications 

• Post graduate degree in Business or a Chartered Accountant
• Overall experience of 10+ years of which 7+ years of relevant experience in risk management (includes control testing, compliance, operational risk, internal audit, business process management)
• Led Reviews/Engagements for the function. Managing a cross-cultural or a global team of Testers is an added advantage

Desired skills / experience and Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years at Big Four/super regional public accounting firm with experience in leading business process, regulatory, or  audit and/or business process, regulatory, or advisory/consulting service.
• Demonstrated success with influencing business units to identify, formulate and implement processes/procedures to mitigate risk
• Demonstrated negotiation skills, especially with difficult topics when partnering with lines of business and technology. This includes the willingness and ability to question decisions, understand direction and escalate issues, where necessary
• Data management experience, which may include a combination of risk management, compliance, or data governance experience
• Knowledge and understanding of Operational risks
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements in financial industry

Desired Qualifications:

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Chartered Accountancy (CA)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Job Expectations:

• Lead complex initiatives executing moderate to high risk or complex review activities and engagements in a matrixed environment
• Develop and design methodologies and standards for review activities across the enterprise in alignment with the risk management framework
• Review and research complex development and design of methodologies and standards for review activities companywide in alignment with the risk management framework
• Ensure effective and appropriate testing, validation, and documentation of review activities for risk programs, risks and controls