Internal Controls & Policy Adherence Testing Analyst – United States

We are a pack of dreamers, makers, and tech enthusiasts building the future of payments. With millions of happy customers and a hunger for innovation, we’re now expanding our neural network – literally and metaphorically. We are opening a new position focused on strengthening our governance and compliance environment. This person will be responsible for continuously testing adherence to JIM’s internal policies, identifying control gaps, and supporting the ongoing development of our internal controls program, leveraging automation and technology to scale testing activities. Key Responsibilities: • Read, understand, and master all JIM internal policies (KYC/CIP, AML/CTF, Model Governance, TPRM, Complaints, etc.). • Map all regulatory and internal obligations outlined in these policies, along with their associated controls. • Design and maintain a comprehensive testing calendar that ensures all policies and processes are periodically reviewed. • Perform periodic and thematic tests to evaluate the design and effectiveness of controls and their alignment with policy requirements. • Design, implement, and maintain automated control testing routines, including the use of agents, scripts, and workflow automations to continuously monitor policy adherence and control effectiveness. • Develop automated tests and data-driven checks to validate compliance with internal policies across systems, products, and operational processes. • Identify deficiencies, gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement, documenting evidence clearly and objectively. • Recommend control enhancements and monitor remediation plans until completion. • Support internal audits, external audits, and external partner banks reviews by providing test results, documentation, and process explanations. • Collaborate closely with Compliance, Risk, Product, and Operations teams to ensure consistent application of policies and controls. Requirements • Proficiency in English (reading, writing, and verbal communication), as most policies and external interactions are in English. • Strong analytical skills, organization, attention to detail, and critical thinking. • Ability to interpret policies, regulatory expectations, and technical documentation. • Experience or strong interest in automating tests and controls, including: • Workflow automations • Rule-based or agent-based monitoring • Automated evidence collection and validation • Basic to intermediate technical skills, such as: • SQL or similar tools for data analysis and control testing • Scripting or automation using Python, JavaScript, or similar languages • Familiarity with APIs, logs, or system-generated evidence • Comfort working in highly technical and scalable environments, with close interaction with engineering and data teams. • Previous experience in internal controls, compliance, auditing, or related fields (preferred but not mandatory). • Proactive mindset and ability to work independently. Nice to Have • Experience in financial institutions, payment processors, fintechs, or regulated environments. • Familiarity with continuous controls monitoring concepts. • Experience using automation platforms, internal tools, or AI-based agents to support compliance and governance processes. • Understanding of regulatory frameworks applicable to payments, AML/CTF, or financial services. Who We Are Looking For A curious, structured, and detail-oriented individual who enjoys understanding processes deeply, testing controls, building scalable and automated testing mechanisms, and continuously learning in a highly technical and regulated environment. Join us at CloudWalk, where we’re not just engineering solutions; we’re building a smarter, AI-driven future for payments—together. By applying for this position, your data will be processed as per CloudWalk’s Privacy Policy that you can read here in Portuguese and here in English. Apply tot his job