A top Fortune 50 financial institution is seeking an Operational Risk Testing Analyst with a focus on HR risk to support control testing and issue management within its enterprise operational risk framework.
About the Opportunity:
- Schedule: Monday to Friday
- Hours: Standard business hours
- Setting: Hybrid (3 days onsite per week)
Responsibilities:
- Executing control testing activities for HR processes using pre-defined scripts and testing protocols
- Reviewing control evidence to assess design and operational effectiveness against established criteria
- Documenting and reporting test results to internal stakeholders
- Supporting issue management, including documentation, root cause analysis, remediation planning, and tracking
- Collaborating with HR, Risk, Audit, and Compliance partners to ensure appropriate control coverage and risk mitigation
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of testing methodologies and operational risk processes
- Performing other duties, as needed
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in Operational Risk, Audit, Compliance, and/or Internal Controls Testing
- Bachelor’s Degree in Audit, Business, Risk Management, and/or a related field
- Familiarity with RCSA (Risk and Control Self-Assessment) methodology and control testing best practices
- Experience with issue management lifecycle (identification, remediation, tracking)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related tools
- Excellent organizational skills, analytical mindset, and attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
Desired Skills:
- Experience in a Human Resources and/or Financial Services setting
- Knowledge of HR Operational processes (e.g., Hiring, Onboarding, Compensation, Employee Relations, etc.)
- Experience with GRC platforms such as Archer or MetricStream
- Solid understanding of HR-related regulatory frameworks (EEOC, FMLA, SOX)
- Prior experience supporting HR or Operational Risk functions within a Financial institution
