Head of Business Control Testing

You will lead the UK&I control testing team, developing a regional controls strategy and testing plan and ensuring accurate testing of controls across the business units. This role is critical in ensuring that operational controls are effectively designed, implemented and functioning as intended. You will report to the Director of Risk & Control Operations.

What you'll be doing:

• Control Testing: Develop and execute control testing plans to evaluate the effectiveness of controls across the business, with appropriate consideration of 2LoD assurance activity. . Be a primary point of escalation for testing-related issues.
• Issue Identification: Identify control deficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
• Auditable Documentation: Document control testing results and maintain accurate records.
• Collaboration: Work with other teams, such as the Analytics Team, to incorporate data-driven insights into control testing
• Reporting: Provide regular reports on control testing activities and findings to the Head of Risk & Control Operations for communication with Risk & Control Business Partners

• Experience designing and implementing a scalable and sustainable control testing framework with knowledge of COSO, UK SOX, ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS approaches.
• Expertise in designing and implementing control testing methodologies, including walkthroughs, sampling, and root cause analysis
• Skills in conducting control tests, documenting findings, and recommending improvements.
• Awareness of new technologies, such as robotic process automation (RPA) or AI, to enhance control testing.
• Ability to evaluate the design and effectiveness of controls in mitigating risks.
• Experience in building and leading a high-performing control testing team
• Proven track record of influencing stakeholder to strengthen the control environment where risk exceeds appetite
• Capability to educate others on the importance of control and effective risk management practices

• Personal Development - career pathway for professional growth supported by learning and development programs and unlimited access to online educational training courses, learning materials and books.
• Work environment - excellent work conditions with friendly environment, recognized team spirit, and fun and quality recreation time.
• Social benefit package including life insurance, food vouchers, additional health insurance, monthly flex allowance and internet coverage, corporate discounts, marriage and childbirth / adoption allowance, Multisport card, Sharesave plan, Employee assistance program, а birthday gift and many other benefits!
• Work-life balance - 25 days paid vacation, 1 additional day off for your birthday and extra 3 paid days for participation in Social responsibility event.
• Opportunity for Flexible working hours and Home Office.