CTL CA Articleship

Job Description - Industrial Trainee (Control Assurance)

Function: Controls (CTL)
Location: SGGSC, Bangalore

Duration: Industrial Training Program (1 year Articleship)

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Industrial Trainee to join the Control Assurance function within our Banking Global Delivery Center (GDC). The trainee will support the team in evaluating the effectiveness of operational controls, monitoring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements, and assisting in risk identification and mitigation activities across banking operations.

This role offers hands-on exposure to operational risk management, internal controls, governance processes, and assurance activities in a global banking environment.

• Assist in performing control testing and assurance reviews across various banking processes.
• Support the assessment of key risks and controls to ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Collect, validate, and analyze data required for control assurance activities.
• Prepare working papers, testing documentation, and evidence repositories.
• Identify control gaps, process weaknesses, and potential risk areas, and support remediation tracking.
• Assist in the preparation of management reports, dashboards, and risk metrics.
• Participate in thematic reviews, process walkthroughs, and control self-assessment activities.
• Support issue management activities, including monitoring action plans and closure validation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Operations, Risk, Compliance, Audit, and Technology teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at strengthening the control environment.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to banking regulations, information security, and data privacy requirements.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing CA
• Strong academic record and understanding of banking, finance, or risk management concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with attention to detail and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Preferred Skills

• Basic understanding of operational risk, internal controls, compliance, or audit practices.
• Knowledge of banking products, operations, and regulatory environment.
• Familiarity with data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is an advantage.
• Understanding of risk and control frameworks, including Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), control testing, and issue management.
• Ability to work in a global and multicultural environment.

Learning Opportunities

During the internship, the trainee will gain exposure to:

• Banking risk and control frameworks.
• Control testing and assurance methodologies.
• Regulatory and compliance requirements in the banking sector.
• Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) practices.
• Stakeholder management and professional reporting.
• Data analytics and risk reporting techniques.

Competencies

• Integrity and professionalism
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking
• Analytical mindset
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Accountability and ownership
• Continuous learning orientation

Reporting To: Control Assurance Manager / Vice President - Control Assurance
Career Path: Successful trainees may be considered for full-time opportunities in Control Assurance, Operational Risk, Internal Controls, Risk Management, or Compliance functions.