Centralized Governance & Control Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of initiatives within the Business Line Testing organization.

• Maintain comprehensive work plans, milestone trackers, inventories of deliverables, and action logs.

• Facilitate stakeholder input coordination, monitor commitments, and escalate risks or delays as necessary.

• Prepare materials for meetings, lead working sessions, document decisions made, and ensure actions are tracked to completion.

• Aid in the implementation of program changes through effective stakeholder communications, updated procedures, and tracking of execution.

• Develop, uphold, and consistently apply standards, procedures, templates, and governance routines for the testing program.

• Organize governance forums, including the creation of agendas, materials, decision documentation, and follow-up actions.

• Maintain records of program documentation and governance for management review purposes.

• Identify discrepancies in testing practices and assist in establishing practical alignment solutions.

• Manage responses to information requests and track deliverables accordingly.

• Evaluate workflows and propose enhancements to streamline execution, minimize manual efforts, and improve consistency.

• Collect feedback from stakeholders, document current-state processes, and convert improvements into requirements and implementation plans.

• Enhance tools, templates, workflows, and relevant documentation.

• Monitor the adoption and effectiveness of changes that have been implemented.

• Create and improve management reports, dashboards, and governance materials.

• Consolidate and validate reporting inputs, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate resolution efforts.

• Analyze program data to identify trends, execution challenges, and opportunities that require management attention.

• Refine reporting definitions, documentation, and production processes.

• Summarize detailed information, highlighting progress, risks, decisions required, and next steps.

• Build relationships with testing leaders, team members, and cross-functional collaborators.

• Coordinate professional practices initiatives and deliverables assigned to you.

• Manage a portfolio of governance and control activities in moderately complex or high-risk areas.

• Implement policies, processes, and initiatives in compliance with governance and control guidelines.

• Serve as a technical lead on critical control initiatives and lead cross-functional projects.

• Develop inventories of processes and controls along with their respective owners and responsibilities.

• Assess regulations, map controls to rules and regulations, and review end-to-end processes and control deficiencies.

• Lead the execution of policies, procedures, and changes across various functional areas.

• Provide subject matter expertise, risk guidance, and support in solution design, testing, and implementation.

• Conduct research and analysis at the functional or enterprise level, make recommendations, and assess program effectiveness.

• Manage relationships across business lines and control functions.

• Identify and manage risks, escalating high-risk activities as needed.

• Support team development through knowledge sharing, mentorship, and best-practice dissemination.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience in financial services, risk management, controls, testing, audit, governance, program management, or a related field.

• Proven ability to coordinate initiatives, manage multiple deliverables, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

• Experience in developing procedures, governance materials, management reporting, or process enhancements.

• Strong analytical abilities, including data evaluation, identifying inconsistencies, and forming actionable insights.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of presenting complex information clearly and succinctly.

• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and influence stakeholders without direct authority.

• Familiarity with control testing processes, testing methodologies, or testing program governance is preferred.

• Experience in supporting a professional practices, business management, or program office function is preferred.

• Background in dashboard development, data visualization, workflow tools, or reporting automation is preferred.

• Experience in translating business needs into process, reporting, or technology requirements is preferred.

• Advanced understanding of business operations and knowledge of risk and control functions.

• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.

• An undergraduate degree is preferred.

• Willingness to travel domestically on occasion.

• Capacity to perform sedentary work and sit continuously.

• Ability to operate standard office equipment continuously.

• Ability to maintain concentration for extended periods and read, write, and comprehend instructions continuously.

• Compliance with the Bank Code of Conduct is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Variable compensation/incentive awards, including eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards.

• Comprehensive health and well-being benefits.

• Savings and retirement programs.

• Paid time off, including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO.

• Banking benefits and discounts.

• Opportunities for career development.

• Reward and recognition programs.

• Regular discussions regarding career, development, and performance.

• Access to an online learning platform.

• Mentoring programs available.

• Training and onboarding sessions provided.

• Opportunities for domestic travel.

• Accommodation support for applicants with disabilities.