Control Testing Partner

4 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Swift Full time

About the Role

The Risk Management Specialist identify and analyze potential sources of loss to minimize risk, estimates the potential financial consequences of an occurring loss, develops and implements controls and cost- effective approaches to minimize the organization's risks as well as assesses and communicates information regarding business risks with functions across the organization.

We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy.

We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and join us in keeping the Swift control environment robust? Can you apply critical thinking to a range of dynamic scenarios to oversee and challenge first line control testing?

The Control Testing team is part of the wider Risk Department at Swift. We support our colleagues, across first and second lines, to continue to deliver excellence in risk management. No two days are the same, and by joining us you will be supporting delivery of Swift’s strategy by providing subject matter expertise to ensure colleagues implement control frameworks and control testing.

What to expect

In this role you will:

The Control Testing Partner reports to the Head of RCSA and Control Testing Ensure that the Control Testing Framework aligns to the ERM principles and other control frameworks in place (e.g. ISAE-baseline, Agile Control Framework). Apply expertise to challenge control owners and testers, to ensure the risk is appropriately mitigated and the mixture of controls is suitable (per risk(s)). Support second line colleagues during RCSA activity and provide expert input and guidance on i) which controls are needed, ii) how to document controls in line with the framework and iii) how to write test steps to robustly test controls. Sample and then challenge control testing that the first line has completed, to provide a second line opinion on how robust the testing is (in line with the CT framework). Identify areas that require further support/ training/ etc and make arrangements to provide this. Identify opportunities to automate controls and/ or their testing. Oversee first line control testing progress, including escalation of control tests at risk of missing deadlines. Monitor and report RCSA progress against plan on a weekly basis, and escalate any at risk of missing deadlines. Support the preparation of regular reporting to Executives and Board. Collate information from various sources and analyse to gain insights. Input and support the medium-long term view on continuous improvement of RCSAs and first line control testing. Prepare and present ad-hoc training/ awareness (RCSA and/ or controls testing) requested by first line as well as regular updates from second line (usually held as 'all company' Teams calls). Develop specific skills and understanding related to own area of expertise. Bring new external ideas to improve processes. Drive simplification and a harmonised approach in documenting and testing controls.


What will make you successful?

We are seeking professionals with: 

8+ years of experience as an internal auditor, tech risk or compliance specialist (or equivalent) Understanding of risk management principles and experience of implementation Critical thinking skills, ability to challenge and deliver feedback Relationship management skills, ability to present difficult messages well Ability to see the bigger picture and support Swift overall Confidence to speak-up

Preferred qualifications:

Degree-level education Relevant professional qualification (CIA, CIIA, IRM, CISA, etc)

What we offer

We put you in control of your career We give you a competitive package We help you perform at your best We help you make a difference We give you the freedom to be yourself

We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals—like you—with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone's voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.

If you believe you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us to request accommodation.

Don't meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.

What we offer

We put you in control of career

We give you a competitive package

We help you perform at your best

We help you make a difference

We give you the freedom to be yourself

We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. An environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential regardless of age, background, culture, colour, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion , sexual orientation, or veteran/military status.

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