Controls and Testing Manager at Chipper Cash

Job Description

• This position supports the Legal, Risk and Compliance Function, reporting to the Head of Quality Assurance & Controls & Testing which develops and provides oversight of AML/CFT and Sanctions assurance testing, Risk management, and strategic compliance matters for Chipper Cash.
• Are you someone who is steeped in compliance, able to operate both as a sophisticated support for regulatory efforts but also a strategic thinker and able to operate in a fast moving, fast growing start-up with a strong culture of compliance?
• As part of the Legal, Risk and Compliance team, you will play a critical role in proactively identifying, assessing, and advising on internal controls and quality assurance testing for Chipper and enabling Chipper’s growth.
• You will have a wide remit to support the Global Head of Financial Crime & DMLRO in reviewing and developing the business’ continuing improvement and ongoing testing of internal controls, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of controls testing analysts across several jurisdictions, working closely with the Head of Quality Assurance & Controls & Testing to ensure the continual development of the controls testing framework and business as usual testing 
• Draft and develop internal controls testing policy and procedures, as well as provide enhancements to existing controls testing methodology
• Establish standards for controls testing for various LRC workflows, including but not limited to, transaction monitoring, watchlist screening, and KYC/onboarding workflows; lead reporting of controls testing results to senior LRC management
• Recommend and implement improvements and enhancements to existing controls framework within LRC based on testing results
• Ensure that risks are being appropriately managed and accurately reported and escalated to the department head when appropriate
• Assist with ensuring that necessary controls and risk mitigation efforts are identified, implemented, and documented within LRC structures and systems 
• Assist with third party and independent testing and audit requirements and requests when appropriate

Requirements:

• Minimum of four years’ experience
• Minimum of bachelor’s degree. Advanced degree is a plus. Industry certification(s) from professional bodies relevant to the financial services sector is a plus. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment together with experience operating in a second line role or corresponding control function in a Financial Services organization or at a consulting firm
• Experience working in Fintech and liaising with regulators and internal business partners.
• Broad knowledge experience assisting with examinations, control reviews, document production, risk and gap analysis, and issue responses. 
• Be a self-driven, self-starter. We’re a dedicated, hardworking team collectively motivated by our mission and vision. 
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving ability
• It is a plus if you are proficient in other languages. 
• Have a global mindset. Even at our small size, we have a team that represents 10+ countries, and our global footprint of customers will continue to grow.