Santander Consumer USA
About Santander
Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset and focus on fostering an enriching journey that empowers you to explore diverse career opportunities while nurturing personal growth. Location
Country: United States of America Role Overview
The Head of Enterprise RCSA Testing is a critical leadership role that builds and oversees a comprehensive, risk-based control testing program across Santander US, providing strategic direction for RCSA control testing across technology and non-technology business lines. Key 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. Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience in Accounting, Business, Statistics, Risk Management, Information Systems, Finance, Economics, or equivalent field. 12+ Years Risk Management experience. 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. Certifications
Other: Risk Certification - Preferred. Compensation
Base Pay Range: $120,000.00 – $215,000.00 USD EEO Statement
At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce. We actively encourage everyone to apply. Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Working Conditions
Frequent minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing and walking is required for this role. Depending on location, occasional moving and lifting light equipment and/or furniture may be required. Primary Location
Providence, RI, Providence Other Locations
Rhode Island-Providence, Massachusetts-Quincy, Texas-Dallas, Florida-Coconut Grove
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Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset and focus on fostering an enriching journey that empowers you to explore diverse career opportunities while nurturing personal growth. Location
Country: United States of America Role Overview
The Head of Enterprise RCSA Testing is a critical leadership role that builds and oversees a comprehensive, risk-based control testing program across Santander US, providing strategic direction for RCSA control testing across technology and non-technology business lines. Key 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. Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience in Accounting, Business, Statistics, Risk Management, Information Systems, Finance, Economics, or equivalent field. 12+ Years Risk Management experience. 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. Certifications
Other: Risk Certification - Preferred. Compensation
Base Pay Range: $120,000.00 – $215,000.00 USD EEO Statement
At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce. We actively encourage everyone to apply. Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Working Conditions
Frequent minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing and walking is required for this role. Depending on location, occasional moving and lifting light equipment and/or furniture may be required. Primary Location
Providence, RI, Providence Other Locations
Rhode Island-Providence, Massachusetts-Quincy, Texas-Dallas, Florida-Coconut Grove
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