Associate Specialist Control Testing at Northern Trust

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Services, BankingIndustries

College or university degree is preferred
10+ years of risk and control experience
Experience in financial services industry
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

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