Technology Controls Testing Analyst

Join us as a Technology Controls Testing Analyst

• We’ll look to you to protect the bank by assuring that our applications and technology infrastructure is adequate, effective and fit for purpose on an end-to-end basis
• You’ll clearly document any control weaknesses identified within the adequacy and effectiveness assessments and testing undertaken
• This is a chance to join a talented and supportive team that will help you achieve great exposure as you develop with us

What you'll do In this role, you’ll work with Information Technology General Controls, including complex Automated Controls and contribute to the ongoing design and development of assurance processes and methodology. You’ll also maintain detailed test documentation and reports for the technology you assess, keeping stakeholders informed of testing progress and results, in line with quality expectations. We’ll look to you to clearly communicate any identified control weaknesses to the team, relevant business contact or SME. In addition, you’ll:

• Contribute to the development and delivery of an annual risk-based assurance programme
• Collaborate with business teams, at relevant level, to ensure a comprehensive understanding of controls and their testing procedures
• Perform walkthroughs with stakeholders on the technology you assess, documenting high quality control testing workpapers
• Stay up to date with regulatory requirements and industry best practices for technology controls
• Undertake adequacy and effectiveness assessments of technology controls

The skills you'll need To excel in this role, you’ll have a proven experience of developing and executing test plans on technology with IT General Controls and complex Automated Controls, including adequacy and effectiveness of technology controls. You’ll also have:

• The ability to identify risks associated with use of IT applications and infrastructure and assess the internal controls that provide mitigation
• Good written and verbal communication skills to effectively document test plans, results, and communicate findings to team, stakeholders and SMEs
• The ability to identify control weaknesses and recommend improvements to strengthen internal control frameworks