Santander Consumer USA ยท 1 day ago
Head of Enterprise RCSA Testing
Providence, RI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$120K/yr - $215K/yr
12+ years expSantander Consumer USA is a global leader in the financial services industry, focused on fostering employee growth and development. The Head of Enterprise RCSA Testing is responsible for building and overseeing a comprehensive risk-based control testing program across Santander US, ensuring alignment with the Enterprise Risk Management Framework and regulatory expectations.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and execution of the enterprise-wide RCSA control testing program, including testing methodology, sampling approaches, test scripts, documentation standards, and quality assurance
Oversee execution of control design assessments, operating effectiveness testing, and remediation validation across Technology, Operations, Corporate Functions, and Line of Business activities
Identify control deficiencies, assess risk impacts, and present clear, evidence-based findings to business and technology leaders
Produce high-quality reporting and insights for senior management, governance committees, and risk partners, highlighting emerging themes and control environment trends
Partner closely with Second Line of Defense teams and Internal Audit to ensure alignment on testing expectations, issue identification, and remediation standards
Ensure testing practices meet or exceed regulatory requirements and internal policy standards
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing testing organization, fostering a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience: Accounting, Business, Statistics, Risk Management, Information Systems, Finance, Economics or equivalent field
12+ Years Risk Management
12+ Years Previous management experience
Extensive experience in control testing, Internal Audit, RCSA, SOX, operational risk, or technology risk within a regulated financial institution
Strong understanding of control design, evidence evaluation, sampling, and testing documentation standards
Demonstrated expertise in both Technology and Non-Technology control environments
Proven ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders and influence across all levels of the organization
Experience managing teams and driving execution in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to lead through influence and build strong partnerships
High attention to detail and commitment to quality
Strong planning, prioritization, and execution skills
Ability to manage complexity and navigate competing priorities
Deep understanding of modern technology environments
Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) and shared responsibility models
AI/ML risk management, including model governance, data lineage, bias detection, and monitoring
Cybersecurity principles: access controls, vulnerability management, secure SDLC, threat monitoring
Infrastructure and network controls: segmentation, disaster recovery, change management
Data governance and data quality controls, including privacy, retention, and classification
Third-party and SaaS technology risk, including SOC report evaluation and control testing
Use of automation, GRC platforms, and analytics tools to enhance testing quality and efficiency
Familiarity with major control and technology frameworks, including: NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST 800-53 and 800-17, ISO 27001/27002, CIS Critical Security Controls, SOC 1/SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria, COBIT Framework, FFIEC IT Handbook and guidance
Preferred
Risk Certification
Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education
Experience in Microsoft Office products
Company
Santander Consumer USA
In 1995, a group of young entrepreneurs thought they could make their mark on the world of automotive finance by thinking a little bigger and a lot bolder than the competition.
5001-10000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Bruce Jackson
Chief Executive Officer
Ray Gill
Chief Of Staff to the CEO
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