Consultant, Risk Control Testing

Northern Trust

Consultant, Control Testing executing control test plans in Risk Management for a Fortune 500 financial institution. Supporting risk assessment through independent control testing and analysis.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timePune • 🇮🇳 IndiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Executes controls testing execution including walkthroughs, design, and operating effectiveness testing
Ensures all aspects of testing are properly documented in prescribed templates and First Line of Defense Control Testing Methodology and in line with testing quality expectations
Draft reporting and incorporate feedback resulting from Test Lead/Manager review
Responsible for identification and escalation of follow-ups and potential deficiencies
Work closely with stakeholders of varying levels to remediate risk areas while driving improved operations/compliance
Assist with control projects, operational and/or corporate risk initiatives, where directed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduation or above
6+ years of risk and control experience, control testing
Experience in financial services industry, including regulatory experience
Understanding of control frameworks and testing methodologies
Self-motivated with strong collaboration and communication skills, both verbal and written
Excellent analytics skills and attention to detail
Ability to juggle multiple tasks while effectively able to work towards deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodation
Flexible and collaborative work culture

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Hard Skills & Tools

controls testingdesign testingoperating effectiveness testingcontrol frameworkstesting methodologiesrisk assessmentdocumentationanalytics

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationattention to detailself-motivatedability to manage multiple tasksdeadline management