Description:
Job Description Summary: At PayPal, we put people at the center of everything we do. As an Enterprise Testing & Assurance (ETA) Testing Analyst you will be responsible for performing the evaluation of control design and validation of control effectiveness in accordance with PayPal’s Risk Management Framework. These testing engagements are based on the Enterprise / Risk and Compliance Testing Polices which ensure that we implement the appropriate controls, monitoring and reporting in order to satisfy our obligations to the appropriate regulatory authorities and meet the demands of our customers. The candidate for this role will design and execute testing engagements while partnering with Subject Matter Experts and other testing teams to ensure that testing is completed in an effective, efficient, and timely manner. A strong Audit and / or risk management experience is essential.
Job Description:
Job Description:
- Execute process walkthroughs, identifying and understanding primary/key controls, evaluating control design and the suite of controls.
- Execute throughout the life cycle of the review activities to ensure the adequacy/accuracy of scope, sampling, testing approach, issues, work papers, quality reviews, etc.
- Complete control testing for the Risk and Compliance Program.
- Report trends and make recommendations and escalate issues/concerns appropriately to reduce error rates.
- Designing, implementing, and managing methodologies for continuous testing of controls.
- Skill in focusing on desired results, determining what is important, and clarifying next steps to meet deadlines and achieve desired results.
- Participate in all calibration sessions each month.
- Participate in de-brief, training, stand-up and team meetings.
- Ensure testing records are maintained in the appropriate systems of record
- Educate advisors through appropriate communication channels, whilst being clear and concise on what information is needed.
- Keep up to date on applicable regulations and utilize independent judgment in the application of those regulations.
- Provide feedback regarding necessary changes and updates including policies, upgrades, and potential workflow changes.
- Provide input for the development and maintenance of the testing framework & Policy, training materials, best practices
- Work with Risk and Compliance Enablement Center to create, maintain, and update/review the testing program procedures, practices, and templates
- Complete all testing within required timeframe or SLA
- Proactively escalate self-identified issues on controls tested
- Provide regular updates to management regarding trends and changes recognized during day-to-day monitoring activities
- As needed, conduct analysis of testing results for the identification of positive and negative trends, potential root cause and provide recommendation to drive execution and manage risk
- Ability to work with large and diverse teams in multiple locations
Required Experience, Skills, or Abilities:
- Audit Experience – Preferably in Big 4
- Have working knowledge of scoping tests of controls, risk identification, control identification
- Knowledge of Risk Management Framework, and various testing methodologies over internal controls
- Possess strong presentation and documentation skills. Proficient in PowerPoint, Word and Excel. Smartsheets is preferred.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to influence and work across organizational boundaries to drive complex delivery challenges.
- Strong business and technical insight, with the ability to quickly understand and communicate technical ideas and challenges across a broad audience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills,
- Ability to focus on desired results, determining what is important and urgent, clarifying next steps, and delegating effectively to meet deadlines and achieve desired results
- Self-starter, motivated individual who can move a project / test forward with little direction and/or guidance, Willingness to ask the right questions, engage appropriate points of contact to launch tests from conception into motion.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and knowledge of multiple functions within the PayPal organization
- Advanced analytical and reasoning skills
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and work effectively under pressure to make deadlines
- Working knowledge of Compliance requirements
- Must display a high level of professionalism, sound judgement, commitment, integrity, teamwork, and customer service
- Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with peers and partners
- Knowledge of internal systems and software (NICE, Nexidia, Kana, Intranet, Admin Tools, Attack) and the ability to adapt to new internal systems and processes
- Experience in dealing with external / internal auditor queries and requests
- Strong understanding of Industry Practices and disciplines ideally having experience in compliance monitoring and testing