Controls Testing Analyst

Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories.

• Experience in Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Assurance, Monitoring & Testing, Risk, Audit, or similar assurance function.
• Understanding of UK regulatory obligations applicable to financial services firms.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Ability to balance attention to detail with a pragmatic, risk-based approach.

Regulatory Controls Testing:

• Execute regulatory controls testing per the approved plan and methodology.
• Assess design and operating effectiveness of controls against regulatory requirements and internal standards.
• Prepare testing scopes, sample selections, evidence requests, and working papers.
• Document results, observations, findings, and recommendations.
• Identify control weaknesses and enhancement opportunities.

Framework Development and Enhancement:

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the Regulatory Controls Testing Framework and methodology.
• Support framework reviews and process improvements.
• Contribute to initiatives improving testing efficiency, quality, and consistency.

Issue Management and Reporting:

• Support issue tracking, remediation monitoring, and validation testing.
• Prepare testing reports, management information, and thematic analysis.
• Maintain testing records and documentation.
• Support reporting to management and governance forums.

Stakeholder Management:

• Build relationships with Control Owners and stakeholders to facilitate testing.
• Support discussions on findings, remediation, and testing outcomes.
• Provide guidance on testing requests and evidence requirements.

Continuous Improvement:

• Share knowledge and lessons learned within the Regulatory Compliance team.
• Support development of testing templates, guidance, and procedures.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory developments and industry best practices.

Visa is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. Accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities during the selection process.