Head of Control Testing

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.

As the Head of Control Testing, you will leverage your gravitas, extensive experience, and exceptional interpersonal skills to oversee and guide testing activities. Your leadership will ensure the delivery of high-quality, value-adding, and well-structured testing reports and results that effectively inform decision-making and risk management strategies. With your strategic mindset, you will spearhead the development and maintenance of methodologies, procedures, testing strategies, templates, and tools, fostering a proactive and innovative approach to control testing within your team.

Your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of critical areas, including:

• Overseeing Testing Activities: You will provide hands-on leadership and direction to ensure that all testing activities are executed in a manner that upholds the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and relevance. You will champion the delivery of insightful and actionable testing reports and results that add significant value to the organization’s risk management and control environment.
• Supporting the Development of the Annual Control Testing Plan: You will play a key role in shaping the annual control testing plan, collaborating with stakeholders to identify and prioritize key areas of focus, allocate resources effectively, and establish a comprehensive and robust testing schedule.
• Staying Abreast of Regulatory Developments: You will maintain a keen awareness of all legislative and regulatory developments, both locally and globally, that could impact Capital Group. You will proactively assess the implications of these developments and adapt control testing strategies accordingly to ensure ongoing compliance and risk mitigation.
• Ensuring Quality and Timely Escalation: You will champion a culture of excellence within the Control Testing teams, ensuring that all work delivered meets the highest standards of quality and accuracy. You will also promote the timely escalation of any issues or concerns encountered to senior management, fostering a proactive and transparent approach to risk management.
• Promoting Proactive Risk Identification: You will encourage and empower your team to proactively identify and address potential risks, fostering a forward-thinking and risk-aware culture. You will also champion consistency and quality in the execution of the control testing plan and facilitate the sharing of best practices with Group risk and Compliance colleagues, promoting a collaborative and cohesive approach to risk management across the organization.
• Designing and Maintaining a Robust Control Testing Framework: You will lead the design and implementation of a comprehensive and robust control testing framework that effectively assesses the effectiveness of operational, financial, and IT controls across the entire organization.
• Ensuring Regulatory Compliance: You will ensure that the control testing framework aligns with all relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., FCA, PSD2, GDPR) and industry standards such as COSO and ISO 31000, safeguarding the organization’s compliance posture and mitigating potential risks.
• Developing and Updating Control Testing Policies and Procedures: You will take ownership of control testing policies, procedures, and documentation, ensuring that they are regularly updated to reflect changes in regulatory requirements, business processes, or risk appetite.
  Maintaining a Comprehensive Control Library: You will establish and maintain a comprehensive control library that maps controls to risks and business objectives, providing a centralized and accessible resource for risk management and control testing activities.

Requirements

• 10+ years experience in control testing, operational risk, internal audit, or compliance within a financial services or regulated FinTech environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in assessing controls related to financial operations, IT systems, AML, and data protection.
• Proven ability to perform test of controls (design and operating effectiveness)
• Strong understanding of operational processes, risk frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in using governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) tools and control testing platforms.
• Familiarity with risk management frameworks (e.g., COSO, NIST, ISO 31000) and control testing methodologies.
• Strong data analysis skills, including proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Experience in managing regulatory audits.
• Proven track record of taking ideas forward without supervision and challenging others, where appropriate.
• Adapt at developing relationships with senior business executives with a reputation for partnering across organisation lines to mitigate risks.
• Highly disciplined, able to work with limited supervision and make independent decisions.
• Strong organisational, project management, and multi-tasking skills with demonstrated ability to manage expectations and deliver results.
• High level of professionalism, self-motivation, and sense of urgency.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, Information Technology, or a related field. Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MS in Risk Management) is a plus

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.