Head of Control Testing

Summary

Join a leading trading platform as the Head of Control Testing, leveraging your extensive experience and exceptional interpersonal skills to oversee testing activities. You will ensure high-quality testing reports that inform decision-making and risk management. Spearhead the development and maintenance of testing methodologies, procedures, and tools, fostering a proactive and innovative approach. Your strategic mindset will be crucial in this role, working collaboratively with regional and global partners. The position requires a strong understanding of operational processes, risk frameworks, and regulatory requirements within the financial services industry. This role offers a competitive salary, work-life harmony, annual performance bonuses, generous time off, and comprehensive health and pension benefits.

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

• Oversee and guide testing activities
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, value-adding, and well-structured testing reports and results that effectively inform decision-making and risk management strategies
• Spearhead the development and maintenance of methodologies, procedures, testing strategies, templates, and tools, fostering a proactive and innovative approach to control testing within your team

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
• 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