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Control Testing Lead

Posted 2 days 10 hours ago by capital.com

Permanent
Not Specified
Other
London, United Kingdom
Job Description

We are a leading trading platform expanding globally, recognized for our innovative products and seamless client experience. We seek talented individuals to join our growing team.

Role Overview

The role involves designing, maintaining, and executing a comprehensive control testing framework to evaluate operational, financial, and IT controls across the organization, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards such as FCA, PSD2, GDPR, COSO, and ISO 31000.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Develop and update control testing policies, procedures, and documentation.
  2. Maintain a control library mapping controls to risks and objectives.
  3. Plan, execute, and document control testing activities, including assessments of high-risk areas like cybersecurity, AML, customer onboarding, and data protection.
  4. Identify control gaps and communicate findings effectively to stakeholders.
  5. Collaborate with control owners to develop remediation plans and conduct follow-up testing.
  6. Work with risk teams to align testing with risk assessments and regulatory requirements.
  7. Prepare detailed reports and dashboards for management and regulators.
  8. Act as liaison between control testing and other business units, presenting findings and supporting audits.
  9. Promote continuous improvement through automation and analytics, and foster a risk-aware culture by training control owners.
Requirements
  • 7-10 years of experience in control testing, operational risk, internal audit, or compliance within a regulated FinTech or financial services environment.
  • Expertise in controls related to financial operations, IT, AML, and data protection.
  • Proficiency in governance, risk, and compliance tools, data analysis, and visualization platforms.
  • Strong communication skills and experience managing regulatory audits.
  • Ability to work across cultures and influence at senior levels.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management, IT, or related; advanced degrees are a plus.
What You Will Get
  • Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
  • Work-life balance with flexible working options.
  • Generous leave, health benefits, pension plans, and additional perks like remote work opportunities and volunteer days.

Join us and be a key player in the digital assets movement, advancing your career in a dynamic, innovative environment!

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