Auditor

Job summary

Independently review and challenge control testing across securities businesses and support functions, assessing testing scope, methodology, evidence, conclusions, ratings, and remediation. Identify systemic risks and emerging issues, provide clear reporting to senior management and risk committees, and advise stakeholders while maintaining independent oversight.

Job details

TekStaff's Client has a current vacancy for "Auditor" Job Description SUMMARY OF THE ROLE: This role is focused on independent review and effective challenge of Control Testing across client Securities. Working with first- and second-line stakeholders, the role evaluates whether testing is appropriately designed, executed, evidenced and reported, and whether identified control weaknesses are understood and addressed. It converts testing results into clear insights for senior management and supports credible oversight of the client Securities control environment. Typical Day-to-Day Responsibilities Provide independent second-line review and effective challenge of Control Testing activities and outcomes across client Securities businesses and support functions. Assess whether control testing scope, methodology, sample selection, procedures, evidence and conclusions are appropriate, complete and supported. Challenge the quality and consistency of control effectiveness ratings, identified deficiencies and management responses. Evaluate whether testing results appropriately reflect the underlying risk, control objective, business context and potential impact. Identify recurring themes, systemic control weaknesses, concentration risks and emerging issues across the Control Testing portfolio. Deliver concise, decision-useful insights and reporting to senior management and relevant risk committees, and escalate material matters through appropriate governance channels. Provide credible challenge on remediation plans arising from control testing, including whether actions address the underlying control weakness and whether closure evidence is sufficient. Partner with business, control and enterprise stakeholders to promote consistent interpretation and application of Control Testing requirements while maintaining independent second-line oversight. Provide subject-matter expertise and risk-based advice on Control Testing matters without assuming program ownership or first-line execution responsibilities. How much time is being spent in meetings : 1-2 hrs daily Who are they interacting with (internal/external) : internal Will the contractor have access to any customer data? NO MUST-HAVE Hard Skills: Experience in Operational Risk, Audit, Compliance, Controls, or a related oversight function within a complex financial institution. Demonstrated knowledge of control design, control effectiveness, testing methodologies, evidence standards, issue identification and remediation oversight. Proven ability to provide credible challenge and influence stakeholders without formal authority. Excellent written and verbal communication, including the ability to translate detailed testing observations into clear messages for senior stakeholders. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. SOFT SKILLS: Strong attention to detail, sound judgement and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Ability to build collaborative relationships across first- and second-line stakeholders while maintaining appropriate independence. NICE-TO-HAVE 1.) Wholesale banking exp TekStaff may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.

What you’ll do

Independently review and challenge control testing across securities businesses and support functions, assessing testing scope, methodology, evidence, conclusions, ratings, and remediation. Identify systemic risks and emerging issues, provide clear reporting to senior management and risk committees, and advise stakeholders while maintaining independent oversight.

Requirements

Candidates need experience in operational risk, audit, compliance, controls, or a related oversight function within a complex financial institution, along with knowledge of control testing and remediation oversight. They must demonstrate sound judgment, attention to detail, stakeholder influence, strong communication, independence, and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; wholesale banking experience is preferred.

Listed skills

• Audit · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Operational Risk
• Audit
• Compliance
• Control Design
• Control Effectiveness
• Control Testing
• Testing Methodologies
• Evidence Assessment
• Issue Identification
• Remediation Oversight
• Stakeholder Influence
• Senior Management Reporting
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Wholesale Banking

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership

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