Control Testing Lead

Summary

Join a leading, globally expanding trading platform with award-winning products, and be a key player in the digital assets movement. Design and maintain a robust control testing framework, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and industry standards. Plan, execute, and document control testing activities, including design and operating effectiveness testing. Analyze test results, identify control gaps, and work with stakeholders to develop and track remediation plans. Collaborate with risk teams and prepare detailed reports for senior management and regulators. Promote awareness of control testing and its importance in managing operational risk. This role requires an energetic self-starter with experience in a regulated fintech environment.

Requirements

• 7-10 years experience in control testing, operational risk, internal audit, or compliance within a financial services or regulated FinTech environment
• Demonstrated expertise in assessing controls related to financial operations, IT systems, AML, and data protection
• Proven ability to perform test of controls (design and operating effectiveness)
• Strong understanding of operational processes, risk frameworks, and regulatory requirements
• Proficiency in using governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) tools and control testing platforms
• Strong data analysis skills, including proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Familiarity with risk management frameworks (e.g., COSO, NIST, ISO 31000) and control testing methodologies
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
• Experience in managing regulatory audits
• Ability to work collaboratively with regional and global partners in other functional units; ability to navigate a complex organisation; to influence and lead people across cultures at a senior level
• Excellent problem-solving skills, inquisitive nature and comfort challenging current practices
• Proven track record of taking ideas forward without supervision and challenging others, where appropriate
• Adapt at developing relationships with senior business executives with a reputation for partnering across organisation lines to mitigate risks
• Highly disciplined, able to work with limited supervision and make independent decisions
• Strong organisational, project management, and multi-tasking skills with demonstrated ability to manage expectations and deliver results
• High level of professionalism, self-motivation, and sense of urgency
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, Information Technology, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain a robust control testing framework to assess the effectiveness of operational, financial, and IT controls across the organisation
• Ensure the control testing framework aligns with regulatory requirements (e.g., FCA, PSD2, GDPR) and industry standards such as COSO and ISO 31000
• Develop and update control testing policies, procedures, and documentation to reflect changes in regulatory requirements, business processes, or risk appetite
• Maintain a comprehensive control library, mapping controls to risks and business objectives
• Plan, execute, and document control testing activities, including design and operating effectiveness testing
• Perform periodic assessments of high-risk areas, including cybersecurity, anti-money laundering (AML), customer onboarding, payment processing, and data protection
• Analyse test results to identify control gaps, deficiencies, or areas for improvement
• Document findings and control weaknesses, ensuring they are communicated clearly to relevant stakeholders
• Work with control owners and process teams to develop and track remediation plans for identified deficiencies, ensuring timely resolution
• Conduct follow-up testing to validate the implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions
• Collaborate with risk teams to ensure control testing aligns with the organisation’s risk assessment and regulatory requirements
• Provide insights from testing to enhance the organisation’s risk register and inform key risk indicators (KRIs)
• Prepare detailed control testing reports and dashboards for senior management, risk committees, and regulators
• Provide clear insights into control effectiveness, testing outcomes, and remediation progress
• Act as the primary liaison between the control testing function and key stakeholders, including business units, compliance, and internal audit
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership, providing actionable insights to improve the control environment
• Support regulatory audits and examinations by providing control testing documentation and responding to inquiries
• Ensure the organisation is prepared for external reviews of its control environment
• Identify opportunities to enhance control testing processes through automation, advanced analytics, and technology tools
• Benchmark the control testing framework against industry best practices to ensure continuous improvement
• Promote awareness of control testing and its importance in managing operational risk across the organisation
• Provide training and guidance to control owners on the importance of effective control design and operation

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MS in Risk Management) is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: We believe great work deserves great pay! Your skills and talents will be rewarded with a salary that makes you feel valued and motivated
• Work-Life Harmony: Join a company that genuinely cares about you - because your life outside of work matters just as much as your time on the clock. #LI-Hybrid
• Annual Performance Bonus: Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed! Celebrate your achievements with a well-deserved annual bonus tied to your performance
• Generous Time Off: Need a breather? Our annual leave policy lets you recharge and enjoy life outside of work without a worry
• Employee Referral Program: Love working here? Share the love! Bring your talented friends on board and get rewarded for growing our awesome team
• Comprehensive Health & Pension Benefits: From medical insurance to pension plans, we’ve got your back. Plus, location-specific benefits and perks!
• Workation Wonderland: Live your digital nomad dreams with 30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply). Adventure awaits!
• Volunteer Days: Make a difference! Take two additional paid days each year to support causes you care about and give back to the community