Controls Testing & Risk Assessment
- Conduct controls testing in areas such as Incident Management, Disaster Recovery, Cryptography, Network Security, and Identity & Access Management.
- Perform periodic reviews of new and existing controls from a design and effectiveness perspective.
- Evaluate IT and Cybersecurity controls to ensure they mitigate associated risks accurately, completely, and transparently.
- Take ownership of the testing progress for assigned controls and communicate updates to senior stakeholders.
- Assess IT & Cyber risks and the effectiveness of related controls to ensure alignment with management's risk tolerance.
- Lead Risk and Control Assessments (RCA) for various accounts by performing risk evaluations, control design validation, and assurance activities.
- Analyze security impacts of technology or business changes.
- Proactively investigate and perform root cause analysis on risk events.
- Maintain and update control master data for changes in systems and business processes.
- Collaborate with control owners to address ineffective controls and coordinate remediation tracking.
- Oversee attestation and certification processes.
- Act as a subject matter expert on function-specific risks, control objectives, and controls.
- Serve as Local RACE/Tickit expert within the team.
Audit & Compliance
- Lead all internal and external audits related to the account.
- Ensure data integrity, quality, and completeness in independence systems involving client and related party data.
- Support engagement teams in ensuring compliance with firm independence policies.
- Ensure that risk management framework components are implemented and functioning effectively across all accounts.
Customer Focus
- Use customer insights to shape business strategies and security initiatives.
- Implement and advocate best practices in customer experience and data handling.
- Deliver excellent service to both internal and external stakeholders in line with SLA, compliance, and regulatory standards.
- Ensure strict confidentiality of all client and partner data per established protocols.
- Maintain strong and professional customer relationship management practices.
Communication & Collaboration
- Maintain high standards of communication in all stakeholder interactions.
- Provide regular reporting and progress updates to key stakeholders.
- Ensure all messaging aligns with the organization's brand promise and governance standards.
