Quality Assurance Team Leader - Controls Testing SME
Global
Legal & Compliance – Compliance /
Full-time: Remote /
Remote
Responsibilities:
- Team lead for the Controls Testing division within the larger QA team, emphasizing control testing and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
- Support the design and implementation of the Controls testing framework to ensure adherence to policy/requirements
- Function as a subject matter expert in control testing, providing guidance and advisement to other departments when necessary
- Independently manage and resolve disputed QA findings
- Work closely with local and offshore teams to ensure understanding and compliance with sanctions procedures, laws and regulations
- Develop and maintain Management Information (MI) reporting in accordance with business requirements and contribute to the production of accurate MI
- Regularly reporting to senior management on risk matters and progress
- Create training materials to address error trends and conduct training, where required
- Assist in driving process consistency across various jurisdictions
- Proficiency in compliance applications and programmes such as World-Check, Chainalysis, Elliptic, etc
- Good knowledge of provisions of local laws, directives, regulations and otherwise standards applicable to subject persons and knowledge of upcoming regulation of virtual currency policies is a strong plus
- Good proficiency in identifying unusual activity or AML flags, conducting risk assessments, periodic/trigger reviews and enhanced due diligence
- Any general administration and ancillary activities as may be required and relating to the above functions in accordance with the business requirements of the Company
Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial services, compliance, or sanctions with at least 2 years of leadership experience
- Extensive knowledge and experience with control testing methodologies and regulatory requirements
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities
- Demonstrated ability to write effectively
- Outstanding communication and people skills, and the ability to inspire and lead a team
- Fluency in English. A second language will be advantageous
