Global Operations Payments SOX/CAF Testing VP

The newly created Payments SOX/CAF centralized testing team is responsible for Design Effectiveness Testing and Operating Effectiveness Testing of all Payment Key Controls across Global Operations.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to the below:

Perform & coordinate the payments control testing per the defined schedule. Drive the start & end of the year processes, define and drive the testing prior to the deadlines. Provide timely updates on status to relevant partners. Collaborate where required to resolve any differences
Engage with Operations risk teams across the bank to understand the control documentation and operating effectiveness standards and work with functional teams to align to those standards
Perform independent assessment of the operating effectiveness of controls through testing, challenge to the functions and cross reference to the bank’s guidelines and policy framework
Independently engage with Control Owners, Functional SMEs, Payments Governance, Finance and SOX teams and other functions to ensure testing completeness
Provide guidance on the control requirements, share best-practices and drive remediation action where necessary
Manage daily, weekly, monthly and ad-hoc reporting of testing progress against SOX/CAF timelines provide transparency to the regional/global leads on the risks in their function
Your future colleagues

The Testing team operates in a very dynamic environment where we mitigate the risk of erroneous payments by test key payment controls for effectiveness Our role requires us to engage with multiple teams within the bank, collaborate to understand gaps and look for opportunities to improve payment controls.

We are a department which values Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) and is committed to realizing the firm’s D&I ambition which is an integral part of our global cultural values.


Your skills and experience

We are looking for dynamic individuals who are

Driven, focused on learning, capable of independently operating
Proven experience in Operations / Finance / Product Control or similar roles with a strong understanding of trade flows and exposure to Cash/Securities Settlements / OTC FX / Asset Servicing functions
Proven experience in control testing, audit and or assurance will be a significant advantage
Experience in Control functions, detailed knowledge of balance sheet reconciliations, accounting, break remediation and month close activities
Demonstrate effective analytical/problem solving and decision making skills
Attention to detail, diligent and good time management of tasks
Strong communication skills and able to establish excellent partnership with partners
Proven eagerness to learn and develop skills, and business awareness
Own and be accountable for the management of own performance
A positive ‘can-do’ attitude & a growth mindset
Dedication to fostering an inclusive culture and value diverse perspectives