Control Testing​/Reporting Lead LOD

Overview

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY? The 1

LOD Control Testing/Reporting Lead is a key strategic and integral role for the overall success of the bank. This role is responsible for building sustainable processes with appropriate risk mitigation activities, consulting risk owners on how to design and implement controls to mitigate risks, leading analysts to perform control testing that evaluates the design and operating effectiveness of CNB's first line key controls, analyzing and articulating results and recommendations related to control testing activities, and maintaining a thorough understanding of CNB's Internal Controls Management Policy, control testing methodologies, and related regulatory and compliance standards.

This position provides opportunities to work across CNB, including across the business, 2

LOD and internal audit.

• With the guidance of the Manager Control Testing/Reporting, build sustainable processes with appropriate risk mitigation activities
• Consult risk owners on how to design and implement controls to mitigate risks in a process
• Plan, execute, and review Control Assessments (testing) that evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of CNB’s first line Key Controls
• Maintain a thorough understanding of CNB's Internal Controls Management Policy and Standards, control testing methodologies, and related regulatory and compliance standards (including enterprise risk management, data governance, third party risk management, model risk management, business continuity, fraud risk management, and related regulations, guidance, and regulatory expectations)
• Develop robust and scalable testing modules, scripts, and guides for evaluating the effectiveness of CNB’s first line Key Controls to mitigate key risk exposures related to regulatory requirements and CNB risk policies and standards
• Document control evaluation work papers with high attention to detail and address reviewer comments
• Analyze, aggregate, and articulate results, issues, and opportunities for improvement of Key Controls to CNB Senior Management and other stakeholders
• Contribute to the articulation of results, conclusions, and memos of control testing activities and communicate to key stakeholders across CNB
• Support development, implementation, and continuous improvement of tools, templates, and best practices that support control testing and reporting activities
• Assist with the validation and closure of control issues identified through testing
• Maintain solid working relationships with 1
  
  LOD, 2
  
  LOD and internal audit
• Foster a high-performance, inclusive work environment; support peers and personal development goals
• Act as brand ambassador of the Center of Excellence by developing strong cross-organizational relationships to facilitate communication and strategic partnerships
• Contribute to ad-hoc assignments and special projects

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of experience in controls testing, internal audit, quality control roles, or related areas, preferably in financial services, a public accounting firm, or with a regulator
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the financial services industry

• Preferred
  
  Certifications:
  
  CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP
• Knowledge of FINRA, SEC, MSRB, FRBNY and OCC rules and regulations
• Experience in a highly matrixed environment
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience supporting risk projects across multiple business lines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of the financial services sector, including banking products and risk management
• Strong time management skills

Starting base salary: $77,000 to $143,000 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.

At City National, we strive to be the best at what we do, including the benefits and perks we offer colleagues:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision) available the first of the month following start date
• Generous 401(k) company matching contribution
• Career development through…