Lead Independent Testing Officer

• Lead complex initiatives executing moderate to high risk or complex review activities and engagements in a matrixed environment
• Communicate emerging risks with broad impact and act as key participant in large scale planning for Independent Testing
• 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
• Timely completion of testing engagements in accordance with annual test plan
• Documenting test results and issues identified while also providing and communicating recommendations to management
• Reviewing and interpreting new and revised corporate and IT&V policies and procedures and assess impacts
• Building relationships and collaborating with key stakeholders in the applicable line of business, other second and third line functions, and IT&V functions
• Identifying and implementing efficiencies and process improvements, including automation opportunities pertaining to metrics and reporting

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

• 5+ years of relevant experience in regulatory reporting and risk management includes compliance, financial crimes, operational risk, audit, legal, credit risk, market risk, IT systems security, business process management
• Big four public accounting experience
• Chartered Accounting experience
• A BS/BA degree or higher in one or a combination of the following: Finance, Accounting, Analytics, or Reporting
• A Master of Business Administration (MBA) or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation
• Knowledge and understanding of regulatory reporting e.g. Federal Reserve, Financial Conduct Authority, OCC, SEC etc
• Specialized knowledge or prior regulatory compliance testing or review experience
• Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to present results of analyses and recommendations to senior leaders or executives
• Experience supporting Regulatory Exams (Domestic and Int’l), Audits, or other regulatory reporting related assessments

• Health benefits
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Critical caregiving leave
• Discounts and savings
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption reimbursement