Senior Financial Analyst/Controls Assurance Testing Lead (Hybrid) - First Citizens Bank

This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that time working will regularly take place inside and outside of a company office.

Serves as Senior Financial Analyst/Controls Assurance Testing Lead for execution of control testing within the Corporate Treasury department by developing control test plans, completing testing, and reporting results. Recommends improvements to current procedures, plans, and controls to business units to support achievement of objectives. Provides support for additional Treasury risk management activities including special projects and cross functional initiatives.

• Responsible for execution of Treasury first line control testing in accordance with Enterprise Controls Assurance Standards. Includes design assessment and operating effectiveness testing of controls supporting liquidity risk management, capital adequacy and planning, investment portfolio management, funding, and modeling/data analytics functions.
• Contributes to planning related to Independent Testing deliverables.
• Creates reports and other documentation to communicate findings. Designs test procedures, techniques, and sampling approach. Communicates effectively with both Treasury and Risk leadership.
• Builds relationships and collaborates with first, second, and third-line stakeholders as it relates to internal controls and/or risk management.
• Resolves issues and leads team to meet Independent Testing deliverables while leveraging solid understanding of risk management frameworks.
• Provides detailed control testing status updates in a timely manner.
• Performs complex analysis and provides sufficient evidence to conclude on the design adequacy and operating effectiveness of Treasury’s internal controls.
• Assists with projects impacting first line control testing team, including consulting on controls.
• Provides feedback on control testing results to senior leadership and partners with Treasury teams to develop/implement solutions to control gaps.
• Assists with reviews of staff and other co-sourced resource workpapers and provides feedback and required training.
• Assists in developing and enhancing procedures.
• Assists first line during audits and regulatory examinations.
• Assists in preparation of Committee and Board Materials as needed.

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of experience in Finance or Analytics OR High School Diploma or GED and 10 years of experience in Finance or Analytics

Other preferred qualifications:

• Testing, Audit, Regulatory and Risk Management experience
• Ability to identify issues and escalate
• Full testing lifecycle experience including determining scope, designing test scripts, identifying issues and risks, and documenting and reporting results
• Experience leading testing engagements while leading other testers and resources
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and technical writing skills with a preference for a candidate that has tested and documented walkthroughs and tests of design
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills; experience with improvement of control testing processes
• Strong working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation
• Corporate Treasury experience

First Citizens benefits programs are designed to meet our associates where they are in life. Full-time associates (20+ hours) are offered a comprehensive benefits program, with customized offerings, including those designed to support families, however defined. More information regarding our benefits offerings can be found here: