Audit / Control Testing Analyst – Banking / Wealth Management
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Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for an Audit / Control Testing Analyst in the Banking / Wealth Management industry. This position involves supporting regulatory compliance testing, assessing controls, and ensuring adherence to industry standards within a dynamic financial environment.
Pay rate range (CAD): $54.84/hr – $65.80/hr
Responsibilities
- Plan, execute, and document compliance control testing engagements aligned with internal and regulatory standards
- Prepare thorough audit and testing reports, clearly articulating findings and control gaps
- Understand and interpret applicable regulations, ensuring testing activities reflect recent regulatory changes
- Identify, document, and evaluate controls related to wealth management and banking operations
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and recommend control improvements
- Track and report on testing efforts versus project timelines and budgets
- Lead testing initiatives, review the work of junior team members, and ensure quality standards are met
- Maintain comprehensive documentation for all testing activities according to established policies and standards
- Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness
- Participate in business initiatives, internal audits, and regulatory audits as assigned
- Communicate effectively with all levels of internal stakeholders, fostering a collaborative work environment
Desired Skill-Set
- Minimum 5 years of controls testing or internal audit experience, preferably within banking, wealth management, or financial services
- Strong knowledge of national and international audit standards (e.g., ISAs, IIA standards)
- Proven experience in compliance testing, control assessment, and regulatory reporting
- Familiarity with banking and wealth management regulations and legal frameworks
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce high-quality reports and analyses
- Ability to interpret complex regulations and assess their impact on business processes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
- Effective in building relationships across teams and with key stakeholders
- Project management skills and experience in planning, executing, and reporting on control testing projects
Nice to Have
- Industry certifications such as CPA, CIA, CSC, or CPH
- Experience with risk management frameworks and internal control methodologies
- Prior exposure to financial industry audits or control assessments for leading financial institutions
- Knowledge of law, rules, and regulations applicable to banking and wealth management sectors
- Experience with automation tools and audit management software
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