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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.
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
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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
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
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
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
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
Member-owned Belgian cooperative providing secure financial messaging services to banks, financial institutions, and corporates worldwide.
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