Provide a comprehensive and diverse range of risk management expertise to business leaders
Lead and support the implementation of appropriate risk frameworks and leading related management activities to mitigate enterprise and/or business-wide risk exposures for key business segment of the Bank or functional area
Provide oversight, commentary, and recommendations based on overall strategy and industry best practices
Lead 2LOD testing of business and technology controls, including scoping, planning, execution, documentation, and issue tracking/reporting
Execute independent testing in various areas including Control Design & Operating Effectiveness, Transactions Testing, Data Reconciliations, and more
Identify opportunities to streamline and automate controls testing, including through the use of generative AI, agentic AI, and RPI
Proactively identify and assess risks; escalate to management as needed; confirm findings and drive action plans to mitigate and manage risks
Determine testing approach, including frequency, scope, key data element selection, sampling methodology, and test procedures in alignment with the 2LOD testing framework

Undergraduate degree or technical certificate and/or 7+ years relevant experience
Advanced knowledge of risk management governance, programs, policies, practices, operating frameworks & reporting for business supported and/or area of discipline
Knowledge of risk management environment, standards, regulations and mitigation
Knowledge of current and emerging competitor and market trends
Ability to establish goals and objectives which support the strategic plan
Ability to lead, plan, implement, and evaluate program/project activities to ensure completion of initiatives
Skill in mentoring and coaching
Advanced skill in using analytical software tools, data analysis methods and reporting techniques
Skill in using computer applications including MS Office
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships across teams and functions
Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently
Ability to exercise sound judgement in making decisions
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Group Risk Specialist – 2LoD Controls Testing and Oversight

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