Controls Assessment and Testing specialist

Ampcus Inc; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcus Inc is seeking a Controls Assessment and Testing Specialist located in McLean, VA. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and at least 2 years of experience in controls testing, SQL, and Python. Responsibilities include assessing requirements and controls, developing testing protocols, and maintaining good client relations during testing engagements. Candidates should hold at least a High School Diploma and possess excellent communication skills. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and experience auditing internal controls.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in controls testing (design and operating effectiveness).
• At least 2 years of experience in testing SQL and Python and reading code.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessment analysis of requirements and controls to existing processes.
• Develop and execute testing and reporting procedures.
• Understand and communicate complex processes and alignment to policy/regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the planning and execution of credit policy control assessments.
• Manage testing schedules to ensure all tasks and reporting are completed within established timeframes.

Skills

Controls testing

SQL

Python

Communication skills

Gap identification

Education

High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent Certification

Bachelor’s degree or military experience

Job description

Job Title

Controls Assessment and Testing Specialist

Job Location

Mclean, VA

Requirements for Control Testing Role

The Risk Management Risk Office - Control Testing Team is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Controls Assessment and Testing specialist with a strong proven audit mind-set when it comes to testing a hybrid or automated control. The ideal candidate will have good organizational and communication skills. A proven background in evaluation of requirements compared to existing process and control coverage as well as the ability to identify gaps and solutions for gap closure. This role involves understanding of requirements, controls, and corrective actions review and evaluation. In addition, the ideal candidate will be able to identify key controls, design test plans and steps for testing technology controls including scripts, and compose clear and concise grounding for findings. This will be a challenging role in a dynamic and fast-paced environment requiring ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessment analysis of requirements and controls to existing processes
• Develop and execute testing and reporting procedures
• Understand and communicate complex processes and alignment to policy/regulatory requirements
• Establish and maintain good client relations during testing engagements Create and deliver verbal and written communications between business partners
• Assist in the planning and execution of credit policy control assessments
• Execute transaction testing for credit policy requirements and credit intent in alignment with team methodology and procedures
• Manage testing schedules to ensure all tasks and reporting are completed within established timeframes
• Obtain and analyze test data from multiple sources, following testing protocols and leveraging job aids as needed
• Systematically retain documents that substantiate test results
• Submit test results in the system of record
• Assist in communicating results to business areas and Credit Risk Management leadership as needed

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent Certification
• At least 2 years of experience in controls testing (design and operating effectiveness)
• At least 2 years of experience in testing SQL and Python and reading code

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or military experience
• Ability to effectively communicate findings to stakeholders
• Deep understanding of risks and ability to communicate and evaluate the appropriateness of mitigating activities
• Experience auditing internal controls

EEO Statement

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.