<p>The <strong>Compliance & Operational Risk Testing Analyst</strong> plays a critical role in ensuring regulatory compliance and effective risk management within a financial services environment. As a <strong>Compliance & Operational Risk Testing Analyst</strong>, you will support control testing initiatives, evaluate operational and compliance risks, and contribute to strengthening the firm’s overall risk posture. This <strong>Compliance & Operational Risk Testing Analyst</strong> role is ideal for someone with experience in banking, compliance, audit, or risk testing who enjoys analytical, documentation‑driven work.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p><p>This position is responsible for coordinating and completing compliance and operational risk‑related control testing activities. The role requires sound judgment, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with financial services regulations and industry standards. You may also provide guidance or review work performed by others as part of the testing process.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Perform substantive testing of compliance and operational risk controls</li><li>Identify, evaluate, and document control effectiveness and potential risk gaps</li><li>Review evidence, procedures, and supporting documentation to validate controls</li><li>Analyze findings and clearly document results in accordance with established standards</li><li>Collaborate with compliance, risk, and governance partners</li><li>Support regulatory, audit, and internal risk management initiatives</li><li>Apply professional judgment when assessing control design and execution</li><li>May lead or review testing activities performed by others</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client is seeking experienced Controls Testing candidates to support a growing operations risk and controls function. This role focuses on control testing rather than technical testing, with responsibility for evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of key controls across operational processes and business lines.</p><p>Ideal candidates will bring a combination of SOX or SOC exposure and controls testing or audit experience This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who can independently test controls, document results, and contribute in a fast-paced financial services environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Perform control testing across operational processes to assess control design and effectiveness</li><li>Develop, execute, and document testing scripts, test plans, and results</li><li>Evaluate controls related to: Reconciliations, NFA checks, Fund transfers and Payment controls</li><li>Identify control gaps, breaks, and exceptions, and escalate findings appropriately</li><li>Support governance and committee reporting related to control issues and aging breaks</li><li>Maintain high-quality documentation and reporting standards</li><li>Participate in calls with stakeholders and senior partners as needed</li></ul>