Controls Tester – Technology

Job Title: Controls Tester – Technology

Location: Toronto, ON (Remote)

Estimated Duration: 6 months

Similar to Audit but sitting within the first line of defense, the Controls Testing Teams perform issue validation for Significant and Very Significant issues identified across Technology and Operations. This is a testing role where the successful candidate will be responsible for testing planning, execution and reporting for assigned engagements.

Executes testing to provide insights and recommendations on test results, findings, identified issues, re-performance testing, and continuous improvement insights.

This role is for those who enjoy working in a fast-paced, exciting environment! Similar to Audit but completed in the first line of defense, the Controls Testing Team supports, tests, and presents their findings on controls that have been designed and implemented within Technology and Operations. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for end-to-end test execution and oversight of assigned issue remediation engagements.

• Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.
• Assists in the development of strategic plans.
• Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.
• Provides advice and guidance on control effectiveness, program compliance and issue descriptions.
• Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
• Ensures alignment between stakeholders.
• Analyzes data and information to provide insights and recommendations.

• Leads or participates in defining the communication plan designed to positively influence or change behaviour; develops tailored messaging; and identifies appropriate distribution channels.
• Supports change management of varying scope and type; tasks typically focused on execution and sustainment activities.
• Manages the end-to-end test execution of designated engagements.
• Provides input into the planning and implementation of operational programs.
• Executes and/or leads testing and fieldwork that is complex in nature and requires subject matter expertise.
• Reviews control and issue closure testing activities performed by team members to ensure accuracy.
• Executes identified test programs for a variety of specializations to support effective testing & monitoring of controls within business groups and across the Bank.
• Understands the business/group strategy and develops and maintains knowledge of end to end processes.
• Develops knowledge related to program and/or area of specialty.
• Develops and maintains effective relationships with internal & external business partners/stakeholders to execute work and fulfill service delivery expectations.
• Participates in planning and implementation of operational testing programs and executes within required service level agreements and standards.
• Executes work to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient service delivery.
• Ensures consistent, high quality practices/work and the achievement of business results in alignment with business/group strategies and with productivity goals.
• Analyzes root causes of any errors discovered to provide for effective communication of issues to appropriate parties.
• Creates and maintains adequate testing support documentation such as workpapers, testing reports, etc. to support the results of reviews including the write-up of findings/issues for reporting.
• Provides ongoing support to the continuous improvement process of the business unit.
• Focus is primarily on business/group within the bank; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.
• Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

• Typically between 5 – 7 years of relevant control/issue testing experience and post-secondary degree in business, technology or related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

MUST HAVE TESTING EXPERIENCE IN THE FOLLOWNIG AREAS:

• SDLC
• ITGC/ITAC
• Project Management (Agile and Waterfall)

• Prior experience in 1st line of defense controls testing in various tech and IS focused areas such as identity and access management, change management, IT governance, cyber security, vulnerability and patch management, etc.
• Strong familiarity with IT management frameworks (i.e., COBIT, NIST, FFIEC IT Handbook).
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) preferred. 
• General understanding of the business unit’s risk and regulatory requirements.
• Good understanding of control frameworks and audit methodologies.
• Advanced knowledge of process and/or project management.
• Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience.
• Verbal & written communication skills – In-depth.
• Collaboration & team skills – In-depth.
• Analytical and problem solving skills – In-depth.
• Influence skills – In-depth.
• Data driven decision making – In-depth.