Operational Controls Tester -VP - Crdit Agricole CIB : Job Details

Job description

Business type

Types of Jobs - Risk Management / Control

Job title

Operational Controls Tester - VP

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Expected start date

30 / 06 / 2025

Management position

Job summary

Summary

Position based in New York, within the Risk Division, which is a 2nd Line of Defense (LOD) function, to assist the Operational Risk team in testing operational controls identified as part of the annual Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA). The testing will validate control design and operational effectiveness. The individual will manage, monitor, and deliver control testing in line with the CUSO Risk Testing and Monitoring Policy.

Required Responsibilities

• Plan and lead fieldwork for control testing reviews to ensure timely delivery of the test plan while minimizing impact on the business line/support function that owns the controls.
• Ensure testing is conducted according to the CUSO Risk Testing and Monitoring Policy.
• Assess the design and operational effectiveness of controls and record results.
• Work closely with control owners and stakeholders to agree on control testing outcomes.
• Assist control owners and stakeholders in identifying issues and remedial actions where appropriate.
• Develop aggregated reports of testing results for multiple stakeholder levels.
• Establish and maintain a repository of testing artifacts.

Additional Responsibilities

NY ORM is strengthening its risk framework for effective monitoring and industry best practices. The team member will also:

• Assist in refining testing methodology and suggest enhancements.

Salary Range : $150k-$175k

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Position location

Geographical area

America, United States of America

City

NEW YORK

Candidate criteria

Minimal education level

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

Academic qualification / Speciality

Education Essential : BA / BS degree

Education Desirable : Preferably in Finance / Business

Level of minimal experience

6-10 years

Experience

Experience Essential: 5-7 years' experience in the financial services industry with knowledge of Corporate Investment Banking (CIB) products and services.

Experience Desirable: 7 years of experience.

Required skills

Specialist Training Essential: Controls testing experience, internal control or internal audit.

Specialist Training Desirable: Preferably in Corporate Investment Banking products and services.

Competencies Essential :

• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical skills.
• Strong MS Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Good time management skills with resourcefulness in issue identification, follow-up, and resolution.
• Strong team spirit and work ethic.

Competencies Desirable: Knowledge of commercial banking and financing transaction lifecycle including asset-based lending, trade finance, distressed assets, etc.

Skills and Knowledge Essential : Control testing methodology.

Skills and Knowledge Desirable: Risk or Audit qualifications such as CRISC, CISM, CISA, CISSP, CIA, or equivalent.

Languages

Proficiency in English (both written and verbal).