Job Description

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Lead Analyst Tech Controls Ist LOD
The Lead Analyst, 1 LOD assists their supervisor in the review of processes and procedures impacting financial reporting to evaluate best practices, efficiency opportunities, and compliance with the requirements of controls testing framework. The primary responsibility of the Lead Analyst, 1 LOD is the execution of walkthroughs and testing key controls. The Lead Analyst will be responsible for updating status of control testing, discussing delays, and assisting with project status reporting. Additionally, the Lead Analyst will assist with Adhocs and special projects.

In this role, the Lead Analyst delivers on completion of testing to support opinions while identifying risks that could impede the scalability of operations. This person will play an important role in working with Bank operations to deliver solutions for challenges faced by the growth of the organization.
Primary Responsibilities:
Assumes responsibility as tester for assigned key controls in various workstreams of Technology and is required to test controls which are Automated, Manual and Partially Automated.
Essential Functions
Review narratives, flowcharts, and risk control matrix to validate their accurately describe the processes and related controls.
Coordinate, participate, and document walkthroughs to capture initiation of a transaction till it is completed. Interview the business owners to obtain the necessary information to complete the walkthrough. Verify the risks are being mitigated, the control is designed appropriately, and the control is operating as designed to mitiga
e the related risk. Identify gaps where controls may be needed. Communication issues to supervisor.
Coordinate and complete control testing for the Design Effectiveness, Operating Effectiveness and remediation phases. Testing includes, obtaining populations and validating the completeness and accuracy, making samples selections based on sampling methodology, and performing appropriate testing steps to confirm the control is operating as designed and related data is complete and accurate. Create new test steps and make updates to existing steps to confirm effective and efficient testing procedures. Work with the business closely to complete testing based on scheduled due dates. Identify issues or ineffective controls and communicate them to your supervisor.
Assist with status and result reporting weekly, monthly, and quarterly.
Assist with adhoc and special projects as necessary.
Specific Responsibilities

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  Update and maintain all artifacts including narratives, flowcharts, and risk control matrix with the requests of the business
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  Coordinate with the business to set up walkthroughs and obtain testing support as needed
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  Clearly document walkthrough and testing procedures performed, issues identified, and report issues to supervisor
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  Communicating deficiencies, reviewing responses for validity, and tracking remediation efforts
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  Track status to the plan and report delays to supervisor and assist with management reporting
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  Provide recommended changes to controls if underlying processes have changed or new items / risks added to the business in an advisory function
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  Assist with internal and external audit requests and respond to follow up questions timely
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  At the direction of your supervisor, assist adhoc and special projects

Recommendations

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  Validate documentation to verify they are in line with standards
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  Ability to independently audit controls
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  Recommend to the supervisor new test steps and significant updates to existing test steps to supervisor
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  Provide recommended changes to controls if underlying processes have changes or new items/risk added to the business and supervisor

Knowledge

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  IT General controls testing, Cyber Security, Software Development lifecycle, Patch and Vulnerability Management

Skills

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  Organized
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  Strong communicator
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  Critical thinking

Competencies
Team oriented
Required Education and Experience

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  Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance, Engineering
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  Experience in broad understanding of internal control concepts (COSO 2013), COBIT , auditing standards (GAAS), and IIA Standards and various auditing requirements
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  Experienced in performing walkthroughs, testing and reporting exceptions ( 7 to 12 Years)
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  Critical thinking and collaboration skills
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  Project management and organization skills, with the capability to work on the testing of multiple controls simultaneously with minimal direction in a dynamic and fluid environment
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  Pro-active, high energy and strong interpersonal skills with a team-focused attitude, demonstrating the ability to collaborate and compromise while building constructive and effective relationships
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  Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical abilities, including problem solving and time management skills
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  Strong verbal and written communication skills
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  Working knowledge of Microsoft products required

Preferred Education and Experience

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  Banking/ Financial services industry experienced preferred
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  Experience at Big 4 Accounting firm preferred

Certifications

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  CISA, CGEIT, CISM, CISSP, CRISC.

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