Control Testing Specialist

ABOUT US

We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value - across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy.

We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value - a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.

The Control Testing Specialist supports the implementation and ongoing assurance of DOR (Digital Operational Resilience) requirements within the first line of defense. The role is responsible for planning and executing control testing activities across ICT risk, resilience, and third-party risk domains, ensuring that controls are effective, well-documented, and audit-ready.

The successful candidate demonstrates strong ownership, attention to detail, and the ability to translate legal requirements and technical control assessments into clear, business-relevant insights for stakeholders and senior management.

Key Responsibilities

Control Testing Execution

• Plan and execute first-line control testing aligned with regulatory requirements (ICT risk management, incident management, resilience, third-party risk)

• Assess design and operating effectiveness of key controls supporting regulatory compliance

• Perform walkthroughs, evidence reviews, and sampling aligned with defined testing methodology

• Ensure consistency and traceability of testing across controls, entities, and domains

• Maintain structured documentation of test procedures, results, and conclusions

Findings Assessment & Reporting

• Identify and document control gaps, weaknesses, and non-compliance against legal requirements

• Translate technical findings into clear, concise business language with actionable recommendations

• Produce high-quality management reports, working papers, and summaries on control effectiveness and testing outcomes

• Track remediation actions, validate closure, and support retesting activities

Audit & Regulatory Readiness (First Line)

• Ensure audit-ready documentation for DOR-related controls (policies, procedures, evidence, testing records)

• Support preparation for internal audit, external audit, and regulatory inspections

• Coordinate timely and structured responses to audit and regulatory requests

• Strengthen quality of control narratives and evidence to meet regulatory expectations

• Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement post-assessments

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate testing plans, timelines, and dependencies across multiple stakeholders

• Engage with technology, risk, compliance, and business teams to facilitate testing and remediation

• Provide structured updates to governance forums on progress, risks, and findings

• Escalate issues proactively with clear recommendations and mitigation options

Continuous Improvement

• Enhance control testing methodology, templates, and quality standards aligned with DOR

• Promote best practices in evidence management, traceability, and documentation

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and automation in testing and reporting

We are seeking professionals with:

• University degree in IT/Engineering/Science

• 5-8 years of experience in technology risk, internal controls, audit, or compliance testing

• Proven experience in control testing and audit readiness in regulated environments

• Exposure to DORA (similar to Swift Oversight Law), operational resilience, ICT risk, or similar regulatory frameworks is highly desirable

• Understanding of technology risk domains (ITGCs, resilience, security, outsourcing)

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high-quality deliverables

• Ability to articulate technical findings into business-oriented insights

• Strong planning, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills

• High degree of ownership, autonomy, and accountability

• Structured, analytical, and solution-driven mindset

• Experience with control repositories, evidence management, and reporting tools is an asset

What we offer

We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals - like you - with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.

We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation related to accessibility during your application or interview, please contact [email protected] or indicate this in your application.

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All requests are confidential and will not affect your candidacy.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.