Principal/ Sr. Consultant - 2 LOD - Compliance Testing/ Monitoring
This role is for a Second line of defense (2LOD) SME focused on CRAs, compliance testing and monitoring.
Location : North America
Are you passionate about transforming how financial institutions execute the 2LOD function? Do you thrive at the intersection of compliance, technology, and data-driven insights?
About the Role
As a Principal , you will lead and manage delivery of engagements, being responsible for quality, budget and staffing, working closely with senior client managers.
We are seeking an experienced professional with deep expertise in Second Line of Defense (2LOD) functions within financial services.
Responsibilities
Play a lead role in delivery of large change programs, which includes IT and Business Change
Lead and manage a team of consultants to develop concise and practical strategies, roadmap and/or re-engineering program recommendations with a clear implementation path
Seek out client input in a structured manner to better understand needs and develop ideas for how to meet those needs
On client engagements, provide independent oversight and credible challenge to first-line activities across operational, regulatory, and conduct risks
Design, lead or support Control Risk Assessments (CRAs), including assessment, analysis, and remediation oversight
Assist clients in designing and conducting compliance monitoring programs to ensure adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements
Design and execute compliance testing and control effectiveness reviews, identifying gaps and recommending corrective actions
Conduct interviews / workshops / walkthroughs with subject matter experts and process owners to elicit and document requirements to identify, assess, and monitor key risks, ensuring alignment with enterprise risk appetite
Design, review, assess, programs for risk and control self-assessments (RCSAs), KRIs, and control frameworks
Advise senior management on emerging risks, control gaps, and regulatory developments
Collaborate with audit, compliance, and enterprise risk teams to maintain a cohesive 3LOD model
Assist in standing up initiatives for risk culture, training, and awareness programs across the organization
Support the design and continuous improvement of risk frameworks, governance structures, and policies
Direct teams of global consulting, IT professionals & subject matter experts in establishing comprehensive business and functional requirements, then translating those requirements into actionable project initiatives with associated metrics
Play a key liaison and coordinator between the business, IT, senior management, vendor teams and other members of the change programs
Collaborate with client functions (Business, first line of defense, Compliance Risk Management and Regulatory Affairs) to assess impact of a specific regulation on existing policies, risks and controls
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the client organization and Infosys on regulatory change programs and initiatives
Manage end-to-end project execution, stakeholder communication and minimize engagement risk by proactively identifying issues and recommending courses of remediation
Practice Development
Provide insights on new and emerging technologies, best practices and contribute to the development of service offerings
Work with other practice members to support Infosys Consulting thought leadership activities and develop innovative assets, including differentiated points of view and methodologies
Build social networks that enable knowledge and information flow and stay abreast of developments in 2LOD areas
Prepare thought papers and participate in industry conferences and forums
Contribute to practice growth and vitality through roles such as recruitment, training and retention
People Management
Coach and develop junior team members to deliver quality results and promote professional development
Participate in and contribute to practice training activities
Business Development
Lead small, medium sized sales pursuits and business development activities ranging from creation of client proposals to formulating commercial constructs / contracts
Develop and build relationships at senior management and CXO levels
Formulate and present Infosys Consulting propositions and service offerings
Basic Qualifications
8–15 years of experience in risk management, compliance, or control functions within financial services
Strong understanding of Second Line of Defense roles, including oversight, governance, challenge, and policy enforcement
Hands-on experience with CRAs, compliance monitoring, and compliance testing
Proven ability to engage with business leaders, influencing risk-taking behavior while maintaining commercial perspective
Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., OCC, PRA, MAS, SEC, or local equivalents) and ability to interpret requirements for business application
Experience in designing, implementing, and improving risk and control frameworks
Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills to present risk insights to senior stakeholders
Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent; or three years of relevant work experience in lieu of every year of education
Demonstrated ability in defining, mobilising and delivering complex change programs in large organisations
Strong background of leading teams, comprising both IT and business specialists
A demonstrable ability to turn business requirements into technology solutions with the commercial acumen to create supporting business cases
Excellent presentation and facilitation skills with ability to build relationships at senior management and CXO levels
Successful business development history including exposure to each of the various aspects of a typical sales cycle
All candidates must be willing and able to travel up to 100%, depending on client requirements
U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply.
Preferred Qualifications
MBA or equivalent advanced degree
Experience of leading programs where stakeholder engagement is a key requisite to achieving successful program/project delivery
Proven ability to deliver under tight deadlines and challenging constraints
Ability to collaborate within the firm and leverage existing resources
Demonstrate thought leadership, ability to conceptualize and drive new solution / service offerings and take them to market
Ability and willingness to work as part of a cross-cultural team including flexibility to support multiple time zones when necessary
Equal Opportunity Employer
Infosys is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.
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