Control Testing Team Lead

Team Lead

Job Family:

GIC Process (India)

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

• Lead end-to-end control testing engagements including scoping, fieldwork, evidence review, and findings documentation
• Design and maintain control testing methodologies, templates, and sampling strategies aligned to regulatory standards (SOX, COSO, Basel, etc.)
• Evaluate design effectiveness and operating effectiveness of key controls across risk domains (credit, operational, compliance, financial crime)
• Identify control gaps, root causes, and thematic issues; assign risk ratings and recommend remediation actions
• Track and validate remediation of control deficiencies within agreed timelines
• Manage a team of 3–8 control testing analysts and seniors; allocate workload, set priorities, and monitor capacity
• Coach and develop team members through structured feedback, training, and stretch assignments
• Review and quality-assure work products before issuance to stakeholders
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, intellectual curiosity, and professional integrity

What You Will Need:

• Must have a bachelor's degree in any streams from a recognized university
• Minimum 7 years in internal audit, control testing, risk, or compliance
• Demonstrated experience leading or supervising testing engagements
• Strong knowledge of control frameworks (COSO, COBIT, or equivalent)
• Proficiency in documenting findings, risk ratings, and management reports
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Professional certification: CIA, CRCM, CAMS, CPA, or CISSP
• Experience in financial services, fintech, or a regulated industry
• Exposure to regulatory requirements (BSA/AML, GDPR, OCC, FRB, FCA)
• Familiarity with GRC tools (Archer, ServiceNow, MetricStream)
• Data analytics skills (Excel, SQL, Tableau, or Power BI)

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

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Experience Level

Senior Level