Compliance Tester III
Capital OneAbout the role
The Corporate Compliance Testing team is seeking an experienced Principal Associate who will be responsible for executing risk-based compliance transaction testing under the leadership of a team Manager, for the purpose of independently validating business line adherence to applicable Laws, Regulations, and Guidance. A successful candidate enjoys developing a deep understanding of requirements and conducting monitoring/testing and drawing conclusions based on critical thinking, judgment and analysis to validate adherence. The role requires the ability to work cross-functionally with both business partners and compliance advisors and the ability to work autonomously. In addition, this role requires great attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
The Compliance Tester III performs a key second line of defense role, to help ensure corporate initiatives and departmental processes comply with applicable laws and regulations.
The Compliance Tester III will support lines of business by:
Testing adherence to business and regulatory requirements
Testing risk based compliance transactions
Control reviews focused on reviewing control activities mitigating risks and requirements
Responsibilities will include (but may not be limited to):
Execute targeted, complex transaction testing for regulatory and line of business compliance requirements in alignment with team and ICTT methodology and procedures
Execute control reviews under the CCR methodology
Suggest changes to testing or perform high risk testing as needed
Manage testing schedules to ensure all tasks and reporting are completed within established timeframes
Obtain and analyze test data from multiple sources, following documented test plans, and systematically documenting the work and results
Develop new ways to test large populations of data
Review transaction tests executed by peers for accuracy and adherence to test procedures
Support and initiate efforts to improve data sourcing and partner with business and IT areas to develop improved data sources
Systematically retain documents that substantiate test results
Establish and maintain strong relationships with Compliance Advisors and Business Areas as needed
Demonstrate ability to explore and quickly grasp new technologies to progress varied initiatives
Assist in communicating results to Compliance Officers and other stakeholders, as needed
Basic Qualifications:
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification
At least 3 years of experience in compliance testing, compliance monitoring, quality assurance, control review or audit
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
4+ years of experience in financial services consumer compliance testing, monitoring, or auditing
Experience creating presentations
Experience with Excel, SQL, Teradata or Redshift
Scripting experience in Python, Perl, JavaScript or Shell
At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
McLean, VA: $120,800 - $137,900 for Compliance Tester III
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with
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