Specialist Business Risk- Controls Testing Or Internal Audit

Allegis Global Solutions (AGS); Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,100,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegis Global Solutions (AGS) is seeking an experienced Risk, Controls, and Audit professional in Bengaluru for a hybrid, full-time role. You will lead controls testing, risk assessments, and internal reviews across banking operations and business functions.

The candidate will work with senior stakeholders and global teams to strengthen the control environment and governance processes.

Qualifications

• We have a risk/audit focus across banking operations and controls testing.
• Experience in risk assessment and governance is essential.
• Preference for candidates with global or multi-jurisdictional exposure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute risk-based reviews and controls testing engagements.
• Assess control design, operating effectiveness, and identify gaps.
• Perform risk assessments and support annual review planning.
• Prepare audit/review reports and communicate observations to management.
• Maintain audit workpapers and evidence trails.
• Monitor remediation of findings and track closure with stakeholders.
• Leverage data analytics and reporting tools to enhance testing.
• Collaborate with business, operations, and risk functions across teams.
• Drive engagements from planning through closure and reporting.

Skills

Banking Operations

Internal Audit

Controls Testing

Operational Risk Management

Risk Assessment

Stakeholder Management

Education

CA

CIA

FRM

CFA

Tools

Advanced Excel

Data Analytics

Power BI

Alteryx

Job description

Location Bangalore.

Work Mode Hybrid.

For Global investment Bank

Full time job

Specialist and Senior Analyst Role

Experience 3 to 6 years & 6 to 12 years.

Job Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Risk, Controls, and Audit professional to lead and perform controls testing, risk assessments, and internal reviews across banking operations and business functions.

The role involves evaluating the design and effectiveness of controls, identifying operational risks and control gaps, performing risk-based reviews, and providing recommendations to strengthen the overall control environment. The candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders and global teams to support governance and risk management objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute risk-based reviews and controls testing engagements.
• Assess the adequacy, design effectiveness, and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Identify risks, control gaps, and process improvement opportunities.
• Perform risk assessments and support annual review planning activities.
• Prepare clear and concise audit/review reports and communicate observations to management.
• Maintain audit workpapers, testing documentation, and evidence trails.
• Monitor and track remediation of review findings.
• Leverage data analytics and reporting tools to enhance testing effectiveness.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across business, operations, and risk functions.
• Drive review engagements from planning through report issuance and closure.

Mandatory Skills

Domain Expertise

• Banking or Investment Banking Operations
• Internal Audit / Operational Audit
• Controls Testing / Controls Assurance
• Operational Risk Management
• Risk Assessment

Functional Skills

• Risk-Based Audit Methodology
• Control Effectiveness Reviews
• Audit Planning and Execution
• Audit Report Writing
• Stakeholder Management
• Issue Identification and Remediation

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Data Analytics
• Power BI

Preferred Skills

• Capital Markets
• Securities Services
• Asset Servicing
• Trade Support
• Middle Office Operations
• Settlements
• Reconciliations
• Alteryx
• Regulatory Risk & Controls Frameworks

Qualifications

Preferred Professional Certifications:

• CA
• CIA
• FRM
• CFA

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 7+ years of experience in Banking, Investment Banking, Audit, Risk, or Controls functions.
• Strong experience in Internal Audit, Controls Testing, or Second Line Risk & Control Reviews.
• Good understanding of banking operations and associated risks.
• Proven ability to independently lead reviews from planning through closure.
• Strong communication, report-writing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with global teams and senior management stakeholders.