About PFI
PFI Innovation Centre India is an exciting new innovation center. We’re building a future that helps people live better lives longer— and we’re looking for bold thinkers and team players to help us do it. Here, you'll tackle complex challenges, collaborate with brilliant minds across the globe, and grow your career while helping millions achieve financial security.
A PURPOSE DRIVEN COMPANY – 150 YEARS
While the PFI Innovation Centre India brand is new to India, you’ll be a part of the Prudential Financial, Inc. family. Founded in 1875 in Newark, New Jersey, we serve 50 million customers across more than 50 countries. With $1.334 trillion in assets, we're a global leader in institutional asset management. The 2nd largest life insurer in the US and the 9th largest institutional global asset manager.
At PFI Innovation Centre India, you’ll find a high-performance culture that’s flexible, collaborative and grounded in respect. We engage with candor, take calibrated risks, and hold ourselves accountable — always focused on delivering for our customers. It’s the standard we choose every day as we grow, perform, and win as one team.
We offer valuable leadership, mentoring and learning opportunities, paired with the flexibility and support to help you thrive.
Whether you're just starting out or ready to take your next step, we’ll help you grow with purpose and do the best work of your career.
Job Summary
Functions as a Controls Testing Manager within the First Line Information Technology Operational Risk (ITOR) group supporting coverage of Global Technology and Operations (GTO), including the Enterprise Information Security Office (ISO), Chief Technology Office (CTO) and Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAIO), including risks and controls of the company’s Enterprise Resiliency and Third Party Risk Management. This role has the opportunity to influence our first line assessment approach and contribute to the development of team members.
Key Responsibilities
The Controls Testing Manager is primarily responsible for overseeing all aspects of one or more reviews as well as executing procedures for more complex assessments. The role requires skills in planning (or providing planning support), and in structuring a first line review approach based on an appropriate risk assessment. The individual identifies and resolves workflow challenges and escalates atypical issues to leadership, when necessary. The ideal candidate has a thorough understanding of testing practices, risk and control methodology and the business or functional areas of responsibility. Additionally, the Controls Testing Manager is expected to supervise, coach and train less experienced staff, participate in project assignment scheduling and productivity monitoring.
What you can expect:
- Lead aspects of the execution and delivery of the testing plan by proactively managing the projects' planning efforts and testing program, including defining review objectives, project scope and reporting results.
- Prepare review scope, testing program, and approach for each assignment, including use of data analytics.
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Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with GTO executives as well as key business and control (e.g., Compliance, Risk Management) partners to facilitate the execution of the assessment plan as well as the sharing of observations, information, and ideas.
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Document existing controls and the assessment of risks.[JC1][BJ2]
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Utilize data analytics, control analysis, issue development, and other testing methodologies.
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Design reports summarizing findings and present results to key partners and management.
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Stay current on emerging business developments, industry trends, and changes in the regulatory environments.
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in computer science/systemsor information technology.
- 5-7 years of relevant experience gained through a combination of information security/technology, risk and/or audit related roles.
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Experience using risk assessment, control analysis, audit and review procedures and standards, sampling techniques, risk components, and frameworks for internal controls testing.
- Prior experience in cloud operations, cyber security operations, vulnerability management or other IT operation-based specialist role (e.g., Software Engineer).
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Outstanding communication skills, both written and oral.
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Effective critical thinking skills; comfortable asking questions, challenging assumptions, and seeking to understand Prudential’s technology and business control environment.
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Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with more senior levels of management, control partners, and the testing team to develop business-focused recommendations.
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Project management skills, with the ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities.
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Ability to confidently discuss issues with management and create business-focused recommendations.
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Advanced data analytics and visualization skills.
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Collaborative, adaptable, and continuous improvement mindset
It’d be a plus if you had:
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Experience in performing data analysis in support of internal auditing.
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Advanced degree in information technology or cyber security is preferred.
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MBA, CIA, CISA, CISSP and/or designations/certifications (e.g., AI, AWS Cloud Practitioner) that demonstrate proficiency in information technology, information security, and/or cyber security related risks and controls is a plus.
