Job Summary

As a Lead Analyst - Control Testing, you will play a key role in delivering independent, high-quality first-line control testing across Talent Culture (TC) processes and employee lifecycle activities. You will assess the effectiveness of controls, identify risks and control gaps, and provide valuable insights that help strengthen ANZs risk management framework.

This role is responsible for executing risk-based control testing, challenging the effectiveness of existing controls, and supporting Control Owners in implementing sustainable remediation actions. You will also contribute to the continuous improvement of testing methodologies, automation opportunities, and overall testing capability within the business.

The successful candidate will be a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, partnering with business stakeholders to enhance risk awareness, strengthen control environments, and promote a culture of effective risk management.

Role Type: Permanent. Location: Bengaluru.

Responsibilities

- Execute first-line control testing across Talent Culture processes and employee lifecycle activities to assess control design and operating effectiveness.
- Conduct risk-based assessments, regulatory compliance reviews, and file testing to identify control weaknesses, process gaps, and instances of non-compliance.
- Maintain high-quality testing documentation, workpapers, and evidence in line with governance, audit, and regulatory requirements.
- Analyse testing outcomes to identify trends, root causes, emerging risks, and thematic control issues.
- Escalate material control weaknesses and risk issues through established governance processes.
- Translate testing outcomes into clear and actionable insights that support effective remediation and improved control effectiveness.




- Monitor remediation actions and provide challenge to ensure sustainable resolution of identified issues.
- Apply control testing methodologies, standards, and tools consistently across the testing portfolio.
- Contribute to testing enhancements, including process improvements, analytics, automation opportunities, and testing methodology development.
- Partner with Control Owners, business stakeholders, SMEs, and risk teams to strengthen control ownership and risk management practices.
- Provide constructive challenge and guidance to improve control design, operating effectiveness, and compliance outcomes.
- Support capability uplift across the business through coaching, knowledge sharing, and promotion of risk awareness and control discipline.

Requirements

- 8+ years of experience in Risk, Controls, Assurance, Compliance, Internal Audit, Operational Risk, Non-Financial Risk, Workforce Governance, HR Risk, or related disciplines within a regulated financial services environmen
- Strong experience in control testing, control assurance, compliance reviews, risk assessments, or audit activities within a regulated environment.Deep understanding of control testing methodologies, including control design and operating effectiveness assessments.Strong knowledge of non-financial risk frameworks, governance requirements, regulatory obligations, and control management practices.
- Proven ability to identify control weaknesses, compliance gaps,



and process improvement opportunities through structured assessments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends, root causes, and thematic risk issues.Experience translating complex testing outcomes into meaningful business insights and actionable recommendations.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the confidence to challenge constructively and influence outcomes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present findings to senior stakeholders.Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.High attention to detail and commitment to quality, governance, and documentation standards.
- Experience within Human Resources, Talent Culture, Employee Lifecycle, Shared Services, Workforce Governance, or Operational Risk environments.Exposure to regulatory compliance testing, quality assurance reviews, or control monitoring frameworks.
- Experience using risk management systems, testing tools, and reporting platforms.Knowledge of data analytics, risk reporting, and data-driven control assessment techniques.
- Experience with data visualisation tools such as Power BI or Tableau.Exposure to automation, process improvement, or control uplift initiatives.Experience participating in transformation, remediation, or governance improvement programs.Qualified certifications in Risk Management, Internal Audit, Compliance, Controls, or Data Analytics would be advantageous.

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📌 Lead, Control Testing - People Risk & Controls (Bengaluru)
🏢 Anz
📍 Bengaluru