Quality Assurance Specialist for Global Regulatory Reporting

Job Description:

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Job Description:
 

This role aligns to the Global Regulatory Reporting (GRR) Team within the CFO Global Financial Control (GFC) department. GRR’s purpose is to drive high quality regulatory reports through operationally efficient processes to support the production of various regulatory reports as required by Regulatory authorities. The primary responsibility for this role is assist the Quality Assurance (QA) manager in the build out of the function for GRR-US. This individual would partner with teams across locations and will work closely and regulatory reporting Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). The role will have responsibility for reviewing GRR’s end to end processes to perform independent QA testing activities (e.g.. Controls, Conformance, Data Profiling testing) to ensure accurate and well-controlled reporting and for reviewing results of testing performed by teams l. The QA team will rotate through GRR’s submissions and will be expected to identify, define, and implement Operational Excellence opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in the planning, coordination and management of the day-to-day execution of the Global Regulatory Reporting In-Line Quality Assurance program and develop a sustainable operating model, including coverage for US regulatory reports

• Assists in creation of an intake process and prepare test calendar, including risk assessment methodology, resource plans, test schedule for internal socialization and approval with Report Owners and GRR Executives

• Assists in creation of a standardized, scalable approach for test setup, scoping, sample selection that can be replicated each test cycle  

• Manages and monitors a detailed inventory of test scripts for each test type to verify accuracy, consistency and completeness of GRR’s end to end reporting production process

• Executes pre and post-submission test scripts and publish test results within defined SLAs

• Validates and publishes test findings, including thematic observations and repeat errors

• Reports on metrics to monitor performance, success criteria and results of the in-line QA program 

• Identifies opportunities to deliver continuous improvement to scale program and deploy use of advanced technologies to drive efficiency and growth 

• Develops/maintains integrated workplans, create executive status reports and other executive presentations/reporting and track program progress

• Represents the program in various governance and inter-department forums, as appropriate

Skills:

• Critical Thinking

• Ability to think end-to-end

• Control minded, asks questions

• Self-motivated and self-directed

• Excellent time management skills, works under deadlines

• Decision Making

• Executive Presence

• Talent Development

• Issue Management

• Oral Communications

• Written Communications

• Analytical Thinking

• Presentation Skills

• Regulatory Compliance

• Automation

• Data and Trend Analysis

• Interpret Relevant Laws, Rules and Regulations

Required Qualifications:

• 7-10 years’ experience in regulatory reporting and an understanding of our regulatory environment

• Ability to execute against large, integrated project workplans

• Ability to create executive status reports and other executive presentations/reporting and tracking program/project progress

• Ensure issues/risks are proactively identified, appropriately escalated and include alternative approaches/mitigation plans and manage

• Demonstrates a healthy skepticism and ability to develop effective testing approaches in a regulatory reporting environment

• Strong controls mindset with ability to perform root cause analysis and design adequate solutions

• Strong written and verbal communication

• Committed to continuous improvement of processes to maximize effectiveness and improve efficiency, including leveraging emerging technologies

• Demonstrated ability to interact with 2nd and 3rd lines of defense in a constructive manner

• Proven ability to work in a collaborative environment to achieve stated objectives

Desired Qualifications:

• CPA or related experience

• Prior audit, testing or issue management experience

• Experience in providing thought leadership and ability to lead without direct authority

Skills:

• Critical Thinking

• Ability to think end-to-end

• Control minded, asks questions

• Self-motivated and self-directed

• Excellent time management skills, works under deadlines

• Decision Making

• Executive Presence

• Talent Development

• Issue Management

• Oral Communications

• Written Communications

• Analytical Thinking

• Presentation Skills

• Regulatory Compliance

• Automation

• Data and Trend Analysis

• Interpret Relevant Laws, Rules and Regulations

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