Associate Specialist - Strategic Validation Testing (Hybrid) at Northern Trust

Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Financial ServicesIndustries

Several years experience in financial services, with proven testing experience in a financial institution, or similar consultancy experience in the financial services industry
Superior analytical and organizational skills
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to multitask and prove flexibility to change plans at short notice
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms, with all levels of staff and management
Experience in the financial services industry, internal audit, or risk management, with in-depth experience in risk management frameworks
Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CISA, CIA, ACA, ACCA) and/or an MBA or JD along with proven technical abilities in select areas (e.g., regulatory compliance, risk management, audit)

Demonstrate excellent communication and leadership to influence a wide range of stakeholders
Demonstrate strong initiative, project management, people skills, sound decision-making, intuitive thinking, and sensitivity to cultural diversity
Display strong presentation and influence skills
Establish and develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders
Accurately design and execute the quality control/validation approach and ensure that quality control/validation documentation is clear, concise, supports the reviews performed, and explains decisions made
Identify and analyze risks, plan and prioritize validation tasks for on-time delivery, conduct interviews, observe operations, document and analyze processes and controls
Exercise responsibility over the execution of assigned regulatory validation projects and/or deliverables to ensure that work is performed promptly and accurately, including leading and overseeing the testing team's execution
Develop and show an understanding of the business risks, controls, and processes, along with an understanding of relevant laws, regulatory rules and knowledge of the impact of systems within areas reviewed
Escalate and/or communicate with relevant stakeholders to discuss the issues raised during the quality control/validation activities and agree path forward for resolution