Independent Testing Specialist

• Participate in less 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 according to standards and other applicable policies within Independent Testing
• support and implement less complex initiatives with low to moderate risk and exercise independent judgment to guide risk reporting, escalation, and resolution
• present recommendations for resolving more complex situations and exercise independent judgment while developing expertise in risk management framework and the risk and control environment
• collaborate and consult with colleagues, internal partners and management
• executes review activities in an effective manner
• work in a matrixed environment, and communicates emerging risks to management
• completes review activities on schedule
• raises schedule delays to the review activity lead
• looks for opportunities to remediate schedule issues
• escalates any potential issues discovered during the completion of review activities to a review lead
• identifies potential corrective actions, and follows through on reporting, escalation, and resolution
• completes all documentation under limited supervision and appropriately retains all work papers (testing schedule, templates, work-papers, deferrals, deviations, etc.)

2+ years of Independent Testing experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

• Familiar with building constructive and effective relationships
• holds self accountable for delivering on commitments and renegotiates when needed
• familiarity with testing topics, risk types, line of business process walkthroughs, test results, researching, and issue identification
• gaining skills in listening without interrupting or instantly judging
• asks clarifying questions as needed
• familiar with abilities to evaluate both the adequacy and effectiveness of policies, procedures, processes, systems, and internal controls
• analyzing business and/or systems changes to determine impact
• proficient with quality assurance