Senior Director, Trust Business Controls Officer

The Business Unit Controls job ensures the reliability and effectiveness of internal financial controls across the company. This job is responsible for advising on and establishing operational plans for the testing of financial records, processes and systems as well as the auditing of the recording of transactions. This job presents reports of findings and advises senior management to ensure the company remains in compliance with all rules and regulations.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Oversee the monitoring, evaluating, and testing of financial records, processes, and systems.

• Reviews reports of findings and recommendations to management.

• Leads in cross-functional implementation of Risk programs including analysis of transaction-level risks in operational areas.

• Reviews documentation of business processes, risks, and controls.

• Evaluates reporting policies and procedures currently in place within the organization to identify gaps and weaknesses.

• Provides guidance on new or revised policies, procedures, processes and related documents to appropriate team members and/or business units.

• Advises on the design of the evaluation and testing of financial records, processes, and systems.

• Applies advanced knowledge and presents reports of findings and recommendations to senior management to ensure compliance with internal controls across the company.

Educational Requirements

• University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

• 5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level
9IC

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of experience specifically in Trust roles

• 5 years of experience in Investments/Financial Services industry

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience specifically in Trust roles

• 7+ years of experience in Risk Management, Internal Controls Assessment or Process Improvement. 

• 7+ years of experience in Investments/Financial Services industry

• Bachelor's degree

• Team Lead experience

• Attention to Detail; Strong organizational and time management skills, ability to assess risk and prioritize tasks; sense of urgency

• Strong decision-making and communication skills

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Related Skills

Business Acumen, Business Process Improvement, Business Process Understanding, Communication, Compliance, Continuous Improvement Mindset, Detail-Oriented, General Risk Management, Influence, Relationship Management, Risk Mitigation, Risk Monitoring

Anticipated Posting End Date:

2025-05-02

Base Pay Range: $143,000/yr. - $195,600/yr.

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.  In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans). 

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Company Overview

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