Santander Holdings USA Inc: Risk Modeler

Consumer & Business Bankings Risk Management QC & Testing function is owned and managed by the first line of defense (1st LOD).

The Testing team provides an independent assurance on the risk and control environment towards meeting applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines for Commercial Banking.

The goal of the Testing team is to support compliance with regulations and requirements including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), facilitate the assessment of the control suite effectiveness in the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) process and inform managers on the adequacy or effectiveness of their control environment.Duties & Responsibilities:Reporting (40%)Support the Testing teams reporting requirements to various stakeholders including Executive Management, Risk Committee, BCO, LoB, 2nd Line Risk, Internal Audit and Regulators.

Collect, organize, analyze and format data sets to meet various reporting requirements and deliverables Maintain and monitor BAU and Sustainability data and databases in Sharepoint to monitor the Testing teams progress by month & LoBProvide Directors and Managers bi-weekly updates on BAU and sustainability controls testing for adherence to established SLAs.Provide a month-to-month trend analysis to support strategic planning & decisions.RCSA (60%)Execute the control assessment phase of Commercial Bankings Operational and Compliance RCSA annual plans.

The results provide critical information for management to understand the control environment of their business and meet requirements for the assessment, mitigation and reporting of risks and internal controls for the Bank.Review various business processes and assess the adequacy of controls designed to mitigate the risks identified.Draft and execute test procedures to assess operating effectiveness of controls for in scope RCSA processes.Obtain, examine and analyze records from various systems, reports, operating practices, and documentation for compliance with bank policies, regulatory compliance and adherence to appropriate procedures.

As part of controls testing, analyze for process deficiencies for in scope RCSA process.Ensure proper utilization of bank policies and line of business procedures.Collect, document and summarize results for the Business Unit, and present findings to line or business managerSupport the Testing manager to identify, develop and document corrective action plans, for noted trends or deficienciesPartner with the business to enhance or implement controls to address deficienciesRepresent the department during internal and external audits/exams as requiredParticipate in special projects as directed by the Testing ManagerAt Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce and strive to increase the diversity of our teams.

We encourage everyone to apply.Bachelor’s Degree; Accounting, Business, Statistics, Risk Management, Information Systems, Finance, Economics or equivalent field.5-9 years; Risk Management, Internal Controls, Auditing, relevant line of business experience and/or legal or regulatory experienceStrong knowledge and practical experience using Microsoft Excel, Access, and SharepointAbility to focus on details to ensure and maintain data accuracy.Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and VisioAbility to build positive relationships with team members across the organizationAbility to interact successfully with a variety of business partners across the organization including transaction banking, legal, compliance, technology and operations, to ensure risks are mitigated and compliance with relevant policies and proceduresStrong organizational skills with the ability to work in dynamic environment, that demands the ability to manage multiple, and often competing prioritiesUnderstand complex business processes, risks and controls in manual / automated environmentStrong analytical and problem solving skillsStrong oral and written communication skills and the ability to summarize and present complex information and issues succinctly for the required target audiencePrimary Location:null, Rhode Island, United StatesOther Locations:Rhode Island-Organization:Santander Bank, N.A.