Control Testing Lead

We are a leading trading platform that is ambitiously expanding to the four corners of the globe. Our top-rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting-edge technology and seamless client experience. We deliver only the best, so we are always in search of the best people to join our ever-growing talented team.

●  Design and maintain a robust control testing framework to assess the effectiveness of operational, financial, and IT      controls across the organisation. 
●  Ensure the control testing framework aligns with regulatory requirements (e.g., FCA, PSD2, GDPR) and industry standards such as COSO and ISO 31000. 
●  Develop and update control testing policies, procedures, and documentation to reflect changes in regulatory requirements, business processes, or risk appetite. 
●  Maintain a comprehensive control library, mapping controls to risks and business objectives. 
Control Testing Execution 
●  Plan, execute, and document control testing activities, including design and operating effectiveness testing. 
●  Perform periodic assessments of high-risk areas, including cybersecurity, anti-money laundering (AML), customer onboarding, payment processing, and data protection. 
●  Analyse test results to identify control gaps, deficiencies, or areas for improvement. 
●  Document findings and control weaknesses, ensuring they are communicated clearly to relevant stakeholders. 
●  Work with control owners and process teams to develop and track remediation plans for identified deficiencies, ensuring timely resolution. 
●  Conduct follow-up testing to validate the implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions. 
●  Collaborate with risk teams to ensure control testing aligns with the organisation’s risk assessment and regulatory requirements. 

Control Testing Framework 
Framework Development: 
●  Design and maintain a robust control testing framework to assess the effectiveness of operational, financial, and IT controls across the organisation. 
●  Ensure the control testing framework aligns with regulatory requirements (e.g., FCA, PSD2, GDPR) and industry standards such as COSO and ISO 31000. 
Policy and Procedures: 
●  Develop and update control testing policies, procedures, and documentation to reflect changes in regulatory requirements, business processes, or risk appetite. 
●  Maintain a comprehensive control library, mapping controls to risks and business objectives. 

Control Testing Execution 
Testing and Evaluation:
●  Plan, execute, and document control testing activities, including design and operating effectiveness testing. 
●  Perform periodic assessments of high-risk areas, including cybersecurity, anti-money laundering (AML), customer onboarding, payment processing, and data protection. 
●  Analyze test results to identify control gaps, deficiencies, or areas for improvement. 
Issue Identification and Remediation: 
●  Document findings and control weaknesses, ensuring they are communicated clearly to relevant stakeholders. 
●  Work with control owners and process teams to develop and track remediation plans for identified deficiencies, ensuring timely resolution. 
●  Conduct follow-up testing to validate the implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions. 

Risk Assessment Alignment: 
●  Collaborate with risk teams to ensure control testing aligns with the organisation’s risk assessment and regulatory requirements. 
●  Provide insights from testing to enhance the organisation’s risk register and inform key risk indicators (KRIs). 
Reporting and Communication 
●  Prepare detailed control testing reports and dashboards for senior management, risk committees, and regulators. 
●  Provide clear insights into control effectiveness, testing outcomes, and remediation progress. 
●  Act as the primary liaison between the control testing function and key stakeholders, including business units, compliance, and internal audit. 
●  Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership, providing actionable insights to improve the control environment. 
●  Support regulatory audits and examinations by providing control testing documentation and responding to inquiries. 
●  Ensure the organisation is prepared for external reviews of its control environment.
 
Continuous Improvement and Risk Culture 
●  Identify opportunities to enhance control testing processes through automation, advanced analytics, and technology tools. 
●  Benchmark the control testing framework against industry best practices to ensure continuous improvement. 
●  Promote awareness of control testing and its importance in managing operational risk across the organisation. 
●  Provide training and guidance to control owners on the importance of effective control design and operation. 
●  This role requires an energetic self-starter that can liaise with a large number of teams and business both regionally and globally.   
●  Experience and knowledge in working for a regulated fintech technology business

What you will get in return:

• Competitive Salary: We believe great work deserves great pay! Your skills and talents will be rewarded with a salary that makes you feel valued and motivated.
• Work-Life Harmony: Join a company that genuinely cares about you - because your life outside of work matters just as much as your time on the clock. #LI-Hybrid
• Annual Performance Bonus: Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed! Celebrate your achievements with a well-deserved annual bonus tied to your performance.
• Generous Time Off: Need a breather? Our annual leave policy lets you recharge and enjoy life outside of work without a worry.
• Employee Referral Program: Love working here? Share the love! Bring your talented friends on board and get rewarded for growing our awesome team.
• Comprehensive Health & Pension Benefits: From medical insurance to pension plans, we’ve got your back. Plus, location-specific benefits and perks!
• Workation Wonderland: Live your digital nomad dreams with 30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply). Adventure awaits!
• Volunteer Days: Make a difference! Take two additional paid days each year to support causes you care about and give back to the community.



Be a key player at the forefront of the digital assets movement, propelling your career to new heights! Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding company that values and rewards talent, initiative, and creativity. Work alongside one of the most brilliant teams in the industry.