Operational Risk Senior Associate

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC?

Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.

The Information Technology group delivers secure, reliable technology solutions that enable DTCC to be the trusted infrastructure of the global capital markets. The team delivers high-quality information through activities that include development of essential, building infrastructure capabilities to meet client needs and implementing data standards and governance.

Pay and Benefits: 

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
• Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
• Pension / Retirement benefits
• Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).

The Impact you will have in this role:

The IT Testing professional is responsible for executing IT testing and validation activities to support annual and recurring testing commitments. The role requires strong knowledge of technology standards and the PRC library, with the ability to independently assess control execution across applications and SYS IDs.

The position will support IT Testing and recurring Delivery Process Assurance (DPA) activities, with a focus on timely execution, accurate identification

 Your Primary Responsibilities: 

• Execute assigned IT Testing in support of annual and monthly testing commitments and established timelines.
• Independently perform control testing, including review and validation of supporting evidence against defined control requirements.
• Perform application and SYS ID validations in accordance with applicable PRC requirements.
• Support recurring DPA testing activities, including timely completion of testing and documentation of identified issues.
• Analyze testing results to identify potential control gaps, exceptions, or areas requiring further validation.
• Document testing procedures, evidence evaluated, results, and conclusions in a manner that is clear, consistent, and audit-defensible.
• Communicate identified issues and testing results clearly and effectively to appropriate stakeholders.
• Manage a high volume of control testing assignments while maintaining testing quality and meeting established firmwide timelines.
• Maintain appropriate supporting documentation and reporting for completed testing activities.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Talents Needed for Success:

• Proven experience in IT controls and Management Control Testing.
• Strong understanding of technology standards and the PRC library.
• Demonstrated ability to independently execute control testing and validation across applications and SYS IDs.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate evidence and identify potential control issues.
• Strong documentation skills, with an emphasis on producing clear and supportable testing conclusions.
• Ability to manage multiple testing assignments and priorities in a high-volume testing environment while meeting firmwide deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, particularly in communicating testing results and identified issues.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to consistently apply established testing requirements.
• Experience working with Agile teams (preferably scrum)
• Experience in the financial services industry is good to have.
• Fosters a culture where honesty and transparency are expected.
• Stays current on changes in his/her own specialist area and seeks out learning opportunities to ensure knowledge is up-to-date.
• Collaborates well within and across teams.
• Communicates openly with team members and others.
• Resolves disagreements between colleagues effectively, minimizing the impact on the wider team.

 Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.