Capital One

Financial Services

ComplianceTesterIII

$110–125k McLean, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Compliance Tester III at Capital One. Skills: Compliance testing, AML laws, Consumer regulations, Risk management framework. Execute risk-based transaction testing. Develop test plans”

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving; Conceptual thinking

Eligibility Requirements

No sponsorship

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High School Diploma, 2 years of experience in compliance testing, 2 years of experience in compliance monitoring, 2 years of experience in quality assurance, 2 years of experience in audit, 2 years of experience in financial investigation

Nice to Have

Bachelor's degree, 3 years of compliance testing experience, 3 years of auditing experience, Strong working knowledge of US AML laws, Strong working knowledge of Canadian AML laws, Strong working knowledge of Sanctions laws, Strong working knowledge of Fair Lending laws, Strong working knowledge of Privacy laws, Strong working knowledge of vertical testing areas, Deep familiarity with consumer regulations, Deep familiarity with filing requirements, Exceptional problem-solving skills, Exceptional conceptual thinking skills, Exceptional time-management skills, Manage multiple tight deadlines, High attention to detail, Strong communication skills, Strong stakeholder management skills, CAMS certification, CFE certification, CRCM certification, CFCS certification

What You'll Do.

Execute risk-based transaction testing

Improve testing methodologies

Perform high-risk testing

Document work and results

Improve data sourcing

Develop data pipelines

Automate data pipelines

Manage testing schedules

Manage concurrent timelines

Complete tasks within timeframes

Complete documentation within timeframes

Complete reporting within timeframes

Review transaction tests

Ensure accuracy of tests

Ensure quality assurance of tests

Ensure adherence to test procedures

Work cooperatively with team members

Meet departmental goals

Establish collaborative relationships

Maintain collaborative relationships

Engage with points of contact

Communicate test results clearly

Communicate test results effectively

Provide audit support

Provide regulatory examination support

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Compliance Advisors; Risk Office; Business Areas; Supporting team members; Compliance Officers

Communication Scope

Communicate test results

Process & Methodology

Schedule management, Timeline management, Task management, Documentation management, Reporting management

Full Job Description

Compliance Tester III **The Principal Compliance Tester III performs a key second line of defense role to help ensure corporate initiatives, departmental processes, and applicable lines of business comply with enterprise regulatory requirements. Working under the guidance of a team leader, the Principal Tester III will execute complex, risk-based compliance transaction testing. The primary purpose of this role is to independently validate business line adherence to both Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws and consumer regulations—including but not limited to the BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, PCMLTFA, and Regulations CC, D, DD, E, and FCRA.** **In this role, you will collaborate with an experienced and diverse group of Compliance professionals to provide independent testing against Capital One’s risk management framework. You will leverage your deep regulatory knowledge to drive testing innovations, improve data sourcing, and ensure business practices safeguard the enterprise.** ****Key Responsibilities**** ## ****Test Execution & Innovation**** * **Execute targeted, complex, risk-based transaction testing for various lines of business in alignment with team methodology and Independent Compliance Transaction Testing (ICTT) procedures.** * **Develop, continually validate, and improve test plan designs; suggest strategic changes to testing methodologies and perform high-risk testing as needed.** * **Drive innovative ways to approach testing by demonstrating a deep understanding of testing frameworks, business processes, control environments, and related regulatory standards.** ## ****Data Analysis & Documentation**** * **Obtain and analyze test data from multiple sources, systemically documenting work and results by leveraging job aids and documented test protocols.** * **Support and initiate efforts to improve data sourcing by partnering with Business and IT areas to develop improved, automated, or more reliable data pipelines.** * **Ensure impeccable record-keeping by systemati

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