Senior Analyst, IT Control Quality Assurance; Global Security

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Senior Analyst, IT Control Quality Assurance; Global Security Jobs in Vancouver, Canada at 0000050007 Royal Bank of Canada

Position: Senior Analyst, IT Control Quality Assurance (Global Security)

Job Description

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?RBC Global IT Risk (GITR) team enables the protection of RBC’s brand, systems, and operations by equipping business and technology partners with meaningful insights, advice, and information on RBC IT & cyber risks.

The Senior Analyst, IT Controls QC is a key contributor within the independent quality control function focused on ensuring IT control testing is complete, consistent, and audit ready. This role executes hands-on QC reviews of IT control testing workpapers and evidence, identifies testing quality gaps, and partners with test teams to drive timely remediation. The Senior Analyst also supports continuous improvement by helping maintain QC checklists, trackers, and associated governing documents/playbooks.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Execute QC Reviews of IT Control Testing Workpapers Perform independent QC review of IT control testing across all domains including: access management, change management, IT operations, secure coding, and more.

Identify deficiencies in testing quality and documentation

Drive timely remediation and rework with clear requirements and deadlines

Work alongside Test Performers and Test Leads to correct any QC observations

Execute QC Reviews of Downstream Observation Responses Review 1

LOD responses to 2

LOD or 3

LOD inquiries and observations

Ensure workpaper updates are consistent with responses to review & challenge

Support Standardization of QC Templates, Testing Methodology, and Other Job Aids Use and reinforce enterprise Testing/QC standards

Provide feedback to improve QC tools: checklists, tracker, process documentation

Suggest examples of “what good looks like” and standard language for common observations

Assist with maintaining consistency across testers and domains

Maintain a thorough understanding of the organization’s governing policies and standards, IT control testing methodologies, and related regulatory and compliance standards

Contribute to QC Reporting & Continuous Improvement Identify repeat observations which could lead to thematic guidance or training opportunities

Identify opportunities to reduce rework via changes to documentation, procedures, or templates

Maintain QC Artifacts & Execute Controls Execute QC controls as directed by management

Ensure QC artifacts and evidence are properly managed and store on internal sites or within enterprise tools to ensure proper traceability and retention

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Bachelors’ degree in information systems, computer science, accounting, finance, engineering, or related field. Preferred

Certifications:

CRISC
– Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control, CISA – Certified Information Security Auditor, CISSP
– Certified Information Systems Security Professional.

Over four years of experience testing or performing quality control of IT controls preferably within financial services industry. Experience or understanding of IT risk management practices in financial services industry.

Proficient at written and oral communication skills to effectively and timely communicate with the stakeholders. Analytical and rationale thinking, supported by strong writing skills, are essential to document and communicate the quality control work. Ability to understand the stakeholders’ expectations for information/communication.

A strong understanding of technology and/or financial services industry. Knowledge of FINRA, SEC, MSRB, FRBNY and OCC rules and regulations.

Deadline-driven and results-oriented; able to meet consistently high-quality standards while handling a variety of tasks and deadlines simultaneously.

Nice-to-have
:

Risk and Control management knowledge and industry experience across Information Technology (IT) domains

Working experience in cybersecurity and/or IT risk management spaces

Big 4 IT risk consulting and/or audit experience

RBC is committed to supporting flexible work arrangements when and where available. Details to be discussed with Hiring Manager.
What’s in it for you?We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other,…

Title: Senior Analyst, IT Control Quality Assurance; Global Security

Company: 0000050007 Royal Bank of Canada

Location: Vancouver, Canada

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