Summary
The Head, 1LOD Control Testing & QA is responsible for leading the development and management of the overall Control Testing strategy and framework for the Bank. This role oversees the First Line of Defense (1LOD) testing plan, ensuring alignment with Control Testing requirements. The position also leads a Quality Assurance (QA) team responsible for providing assurance that 1LOD testing activities are fit for purpose and identifying targeted opportunities for improvement. The role requires extensive experience in banking, risk management, control design, testing, stakeholder management, and strategic initiatives across complex organizational environments.

Responsibilities
- Define the overall control testing strategy and framework for the Bank in partnership with Risk.
- Own and maintain the Group Control Testing Methodology.
- Identify high-risk areas and prioritize control testing activities in line with the Bank’s risk appetite and regulatory requirements, working closely with Risk, business units, and functions.
- Lead the development of the annual control testing plan,



ensuring comprehensive coverage of Material and Key Controls.
- Present summaries of control testing results, including significant deficiencies and remediation progress, to senior management.
- Ensure the quality and consistency of control testing activities across the Bank through periodic reviews of testing methodologies and results.
- Lead and manage a QA team responsible for providing assurance over 1LOD testing activities.
- Drive automation and other strategic initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of control testing.
- Promote and maintain control testing best practices across the organization.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across businesses and functions to support the control testing framework and continuous improvement initiatives.

Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree.

Experience Requirements
- At least 15 years of experience in the banki

📌 Quality Assurance (Bengaluru)
🏢 Aditi Consulting
📍 Bengaluru