Operational Controls Testing Analyst (Banking)

Job summary

Conduct design and operating effectiveness assessments of banking controls, following defined test steps and internal compliance policies. Produce structured workpapers, investigate testing anomalies, collaborate with managers and directors on data-backed solutions, and communicate estimated completion times.

Job details

Position: Operational Controls Testing Analyst (Banking) Location: Hybrid- Toronto, ON Job type: Full-Time/Permanent hiring We are seeking an execution-focused Operational Controls Testing Analyst with 5 to 8 years of experience in the banking and financial services domain. In this role, you will play a critical part in assessing, validating, and ensuring the absolute integrity of internal controls against operational and regulatory risks. Experience Range: 5–8 years (Minimum 5+ years in Banking Operational Controls Testing) Location: Client Location (Specify Onsite/Hybrid status) Must-Have Technical Skills Core Testing: Proven experience executing Design Effectiveness (DE) assessments and sample-based Operating Effectiveness (OE) testing. Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of banking operations, operational risk frameworks, and financial regulatory requirements. GRC Tools: Hands-on experience navigating and logging tests in platforms like Archer GRC, MetricStream, or ServiceNow GRC. Preferred Certifications: CPA, CIA, CISA, CRISC, or FRM. Key Responsibilities & Deliverables Control Assessments: Conduct rigorous controls testing against predefined test steps and internal compliance policies. Elite Documentation: Build clear, highly structured workpapers. You understand that precise word choices, tone, and logical workpaper numbering dictate the credibility of the test team's conclusions. Collaborative Problem Solving: Proactively analyze complex testing anomalies and formulate data-backed solutions to brainstorm with managers and directors. Timeline Management: Maintain active engagement, listen closely to instructions, and provide clear, predictable estimated times to completion (ETC).

What you’ll do

Conduct design and operating effectiveness assessments of banking controls, following defined test steps and internal compliance policies. Produce structured workpapers, investigate testing anomalies, collaborate with managers and directors on data-backed solutions, and communicate estimated completion times.

Requirements

Requires 5–8 years of experience, including at least 5 years in banking operational controls testing, with knowledge of banking operations, operational risk frameworks, and financial regulatory requirements. Hands-on experience with Archer GRC, MetricStream, or ServiceNow GRC is required; CPA, CIA, CISA, CRISC, or FRM certifications are preferred.

Listed skills

• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Design Effectiveness Testing
• Operating Effectiveness Testing
• Banking Operations
• Operational Controls Testing
• Operational Risk
• Regulatory Compliance
• Control Assessments
• Sample-Based Testing
• Workpaper Documentation
• Anomaly Analysis
• Timeline Management
• Archer GRC
• MetricStream
• ServiceNow GRC

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Data & Analytics

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