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Control Testing Lead
Control Testing Lead required for a global financial services firm. As part of the CCO, you will partner closely with Technology teams to assess risks, test controls, and drive consistent, high-quality control standards across the first line.
The role
As a Technology Risk & Control Testing, you will:
- Improve oversight of non-financial risks by partnering with first-line business and technology owners
- Drive best practice and consistency in risk and control standards across the organisation
- Support a risk-aware culture where employees understand their role in managing risk
- Perform risk assessments and control testing (RCSA) for Technology risk and control owners
- Contribute to testing strategy, methodology, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Deliver testing plans, report results, and track remediation progress
- Escalate material testing issues and emerging themes where appropriate
- Build strong relationships across Technology, Risk, and Controls teams
What we’re looking for
- Experience in risk assessment and control/assurance testing from a 1LOD, 2LOD, or 3LOD role
- Strong understanding of Technology risk within Financial Services or a highly regulated environment
- Ability to identify, assess, and challenge risks associated with technology delivery
- Minimum 3+ years’ experience in one or more of:
- Technology Risk Management
- Internal Audit
- Compliance
- Experience engaging with regulators is desirable
This role would suit
- Candidates from 2LOD or 3LOD looking to move into a 1LOD role
- Candidates with 1LOD control ownership, remediation, validation, or Technology experience
Qualifications (desirable, not essential)
- Risk Management
- Internal Audit
- Compliance
- Project Management
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