Quality Assurance Team Leader - Controls Testing SME

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