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Capital One

Senior Associate - Controls Testing Specialist (Controls Testing Team)

Richmond, VA

West Creek 3 (12073), United States of America, Richmond, Virginia

Senior Associate - Controls Testing Specialist (Controls Testing Team)

The Risk Management Risk Office - Centralized Testing Team is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Controls Assessment and Testing specialist with a strong proven audit mind-set when it comes to testing a control. The ideal candidate will have good organizational and communication skills. A proven background in evaluation of requirements compared to existing process and control coverage as well as the ability to identify gaps and solutions for gap closure. This role involves understanding of requirements, controls, and corrective actions review and evaluation. In addition, the ideal candidate will be able to identify key controls, design test plans and steps for testing technology controls, and compose clear and concise grounding for findings. This will be a challenging role in a dynamic and fast-paced environment requiring ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments appropriately.

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Responsibilities Include:

  • Perform assessment analysis of requirements and controls to existing processes
  • Ability to develop and execute testing and reporting procedures
  • Ability to understand and communicate complex processes and alignment to policy/regulatory requirements
  • Establish and maintain good client relations during testing engagements
  • Strong ability to create and deliver verbal and written communications between business partners
  • Assist in the planning and execution of credit policy control assessments
  • Execute transaction testing for credit policy requirements and credit intent in alignment with team methodology and procedures
  • Manage to testing schedules to ensure all tasks and reporting are completed within established timeframes
  • Obtain and analyze test data from multiple sources, following testing protocols and leveraging job aids as needed
  • Systematically retain documents that substantiates test results
  • Submit test results in the system of record
  • Assist in communicating results to business areas and Credit Risk Management leadership as needed

Basic Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent Certification
  • At least 2 years of experience in audit, controls testing, or requirements management

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or military experience
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • 1+ years of experience auditing internal controls
  • 1+ years of risk experience and evaluating the appropriateness of mitigating activities

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.

No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

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Client-provided location(s): Richmond, VA, USA; McLean, VA, USA
Job ID: capital-R185274
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Founder led

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