Technology Control and Monitoring Specialist

Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced professional to join our team as a Technology Control and Monitoring Specialist. In this role, you will oversee the execution of control testing programs, develop independent control operating models, and contribute to the continuous improvement of risk and control frameworks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operational risk, internal audit, or compliance within the financial services industry, with a focus on internal control monitoring and testing. This role requires excellent interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to work independently and in a collaborative, matrixed environment. If you are passionate about technology risk and control evaluation and eager to make an impact, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the execution and management of the Technology Control and Monitoring Testing program.
• Develop and enhance an independent control operating model that aligns with organizational standards and supports continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the technology risk and control framework, ensuring the assessment program aligns with industry trends, emerging technologies, and changes in regulatory requirements.
• Manage IT risk advisory projects, including coordinating meetings with control owners, performing control tests, and analyzing and communicating findings.
• Design and oversee control evaluation coverage plans and metrics, including scoping/sampling, determining testing methodologies, and creating testing scripts and procedures.
• Provide a comprehensive review and challenge of control assessments to ensure thoroughness and accuracy.
• Conduct risk-based testing to independently assess the design and operational effectiveness of controls.
• Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail in identifying, consolidating, and communicating control deficiencies and gaps to relevant stakeholders.
• Utilize strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to communicate control testing results, conclusions, and recommendations to key stakeholders effectively.
• Apply a solid understanding of operational risk, control testing methodologies, and applicable regulatory and compliance standards.
• Continuously enhance expertise in control evaluation processes and methodologies.
• Contribute to special projects and ad-hoc assignments as needed.
• Execute control assessment tasks such as review and challenge activities and controls testing.

Requirements

• Professional certifications such as CPA, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, or similar are preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in the financial services industry, with 2+ years in operational risk management, internal audit, or compliance roles focusing on control monitoring and testing.
• Familiarity with IT Control Frameworks like COBIT, ITIL, NIST, and COSO.
• Strong knowledge of financial services operations and controls testing processes.
• Understanding of risk management, operational risk, and internal controls testing methodologies.
• Proven ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity effectively.
• A track record of building strong relationships across diverse business functions.
• Adept at managing conflict and driving resolutions effectively.
• Capable of working independently and managing responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable operating within a matrix organizational structure.

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