Associate Specialist, Lead Control Testers x 3
Northern Trust
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Limerick • Ireland
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About the role
- Leads controls testing execution including walkthroughs, design, and operating effectiveness testing
- Performs quality review over testing workpapers (produced by other testers) to ensure execution and documentation meet First Line of Defense Control Testing Methodology and testing quality expectations
- Lead representative to ensure relevant stakeholders are appropriately engaged in all critical testing phases
- Provides support to Tester(s) to ensure testing is being performed effectively and efficiently
- Responsible for monitoring all testing phases including escalation of significant deficiencies and/or testing delays
- Compile, manage, submit and socialize required monthly, quarterly or annual reporting including test results, dashboards and/or testing issue remediation status
- Responsible for assisting in the identification and escalation of follow-ups and potential deficiencies
- Work closely with the business partners to obtain issue remediation action plans, track and report status of remediation actions, including maintaining dialogue with the business to ensure timely remediation of issues
- Assist with control projects, operational and/or corporate risk initiatives, where directed
Requirements
- College or university degree is required
- Several years of risk and control experience
- Experience in financial services industry, Fund Accounting or Transfer Agency experience an advantage
- Deep understanding of control frameworks and testing methodologies
- Self-motivated with strong collaboration and communication skills, both verbal and written, with varying organizational levels including senior management
- Excellent analytics skills and attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including experience mentoring
- Ability to juggle multiple tasks while effectively able to work towards deadlines
Benefits
- Flexible and collaborative work culture
- Opportunities for career development and growth
- Commitment to community support
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
controls testingquality reviewtesting methodologiesanalyticsissue remediationrisk managementcontrol frameworkstesting executiondocumentationreporting
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationattention to detailinterpersonal skillsleadershipmentoringself-motivatedorganizational skillstime managementproblem-solving