Senior Consultant, Control Tester x3 - Chief Control Office

Northern Trust; Ireland; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Ireland is seeking a candidate to lead controls testing execution. Responsibilities include documenting testing, identifying potential deficiencies, and collaborating with stakeholders to improve operations. The ideal candidate will have a college degree and strong experience in risk and control testing within the financial services industry. This role is vital for maintaining compliance and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong risk and control testing experience.
• Experience in financial services industry including regulatory experience.
• Experience in Fund Accounting or Transfer Agency is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Leads controls testing execution including walkthroughs and testing.
• Ensures proper documentation of testing.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to remediate risk areas.

Skills

Risk and control testing

Strong collaboration and communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

College or university degree

Job description

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Leads 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.

The successful candidate will benefit from having:

• College or university degree is required
• Strong risk and control testing experience
• Experience in financial services industry, including regulatory experience
• Experience in Fund Accounting or Transfer Agency is an advantage
• 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

Reasonable accommodation

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