BLQA Tester-11

U.S. Bank Europe is seeking a Business Line Quality Assurance (BLQA) Analyst responsible for the execution of quality assurance testing activities within the Business line Chief Risk Office (BL CRO) teams. The BLQA Analyst plays an important role in risk management by ensuring controls executed across our European and North American footprint are appropriately designed and operating effectively to mitigate the identified risks, including operational risks, compliance and AML/BSA/OFAC.

In meeting these objectives, the BLQA Analyst will be responsible for test preparation, test execution and identification of control and process weaknesses through testing activities. The Analyst will perform these routine to moderately complex testing and control assessment activities in accordance with the annual test plan. Additionally, the Analyst will be responsible for performing the following key activities for a portfolio of controls:

• Investigating compliance of the laws, regulations, internal policies and procedures that apply to one or more functional areas supported
• Ensure proficient knowledge of the operations of the functional areas
• Lead or perform process inquiries, walkthroughs and procedure review to support the development/design of QA test work papers
• Identify and document the process to validate test populations and pull sample of desired control activity
• Monitor key risk indicators and emerging risks to identify potential edits or updates for existing test scripts/procedures
• Verify the resolution of previously identified issues
• Perform QA tests, analyze evidence of transaction handling or control performance against defined policies, guidelines or laws, identifying control deficiencies when present
• Lead or facilitate test result discussions with business line management and risk partners related to identified exceptions/issues, criteria used to define expected results, root cause assessment, exposure assessment, and actions needed/recommended
• Draft report for management review and distribution; compile, analyze, and document test workpapers which support reported results to key stakeholders
• Utilize effective verbal communication of testing results to the BLQA Manager and for responding to and/or escalating significant risks as appropriate
• Maintain accurate and complete records and prepare statements and reports
• Other deliverables as assigned by management

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
• Typically three to five years of applicable experience

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Strong accuracy and attention to detail
• Proven ability to analyze data and identify/resolve exceptions.
• Thorough knowledge of Risk, Compliance, and/or Audit competencies
• Intermediate understanding of risk and compliance in a financial services setting, and associated products, services, and systems
• Self-motivated, able to work in a group as well as independently
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
• Solid business acumen and credibility to help business units proactively identify and address risks
• Ability to identify and clearly communicate and document issues, root cause, exposure and recommendations
• Demonstrated process facilitation, project management, and analytical skills
• Effective presentation, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proven computer navigation skills using a variety of software packages, including Microsoft Office applications, Archer eGRC, ServiceNow and Tableau / PowerBI.

The role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule, which means there's an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days.