GCO Controls Monitoring, Testing, & Issue Validation Consultant – Finance/H

at  Truist Bank

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PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING JOB DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for executing testing and/or compliance monitoring indicators for Finance/HR business units. Support the effective execution of risk and control assessments, change risk initiatives, issue validation and control environment monitoring and trend analysis with the goal of minimizing losses for the Enterprise and ensuring identification of control failures and issue remediation.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent education and related training.
• Four years of experience in a financial institution with emphasis on risk management, audit, operations, process engineering or line of business specialty and/or equivalent education, training and experience.
• Solid knowledge of risk management principles and controls, broad-based business practices, and understanding of business process and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to lead quality assurance and process improvement efforts in a corporate environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to lead and manage projects independently as well as in a team setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills which allow effective working relationships with various levels within the organization.
• Conceptual ability to analyze problems and devise solutions, including quantitative analysis and research skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; ability to operate without close supervision.
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Detail oriented and able to work independently and comfortably in a fast-paced environment while handling multiple priorities with (often) a high degree of change
• Ability to assess levels of adherence/execution and identify risk/control improvement opportunities in risk management principles/controls, broad based business practices, and business unit activities/processes (within Finance/Legal/HR) helpful
• Skilled at building strong partnerships with business unit(s) and the ability to communicate processes to ensure building of consistent Risk Management and mitigation routines and compliance
• Self-starter with a strong analytical mindset and effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to distill complex data and information into key verbal and written communications.
• Comfortable working with people at all organizational levels.
  General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

• Lead and guide the ongoing design, execution, and continuous improvement of control monitoring of all risk types within the Finance/HR business units to ensure accuracy, consistency and aggregation.
• Serve as the subject matter expert to Finance/HR business units for operational or regulatory compliance control implementation, issue management, risk mitigation and effective design of controls.
• Analyze and validate remediation plans supporting the issue management program and advise on practical solutions and enhancements to Business Unit controls, policy, procedure, and related documentation.
• Conduct key control assessments on a regular basis (adhering to Enterprise deliverables) to evaluate Business Unit adherence to corporate standards related to internal controls.
• Ensure effective and appropriate testing, validation, and documentation of review activities for risk/issue programs and controls.
• Interpret aggregated testing and monitoring results and identify trends and gaps related to key controls across business units.
• Report results and findings of issue validation to business unit and risk management partners to ensure adherence to program standards and support issue closure.
• Evaluate and test control environment effectiveness related to change management initiatives.
• Work with and oversee the preparation of regular analysis and reporting of control monitoring and testing results.
• Address material issues with senior management, including technical discussion of root cause and evaluation of corrective action plans.
• Collaborate with Business Unit and Risk Management partners as necessary to execute on key operational risk initiatives and assessments.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent education and related training.
• Four years of experience in a financial institution with emphasis on risk management, audit, operations, process engineering or line of business specialty and/or equivalent education, training and experience.
• Solid knowledge of risk management principles and controls, broad-based business practices, and understanding of business process and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to lead quality assurance and process improvement efforts in a corporate environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to lead and manage projects independently as well as in a team setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills which allow effective working relationships with various levels within the organization.
• Conceptual ability to analyze problems and devise solutions, including quantitative analysis and research skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; ability to operate without close supervision.
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products