NFR Internal Control Specialist

We are looking for a highly analytical and strategic Internal Controls Specialist to lead key initiatives across critical areas of the Control Testing Hub in Brazil, including Data Governance oversight and testing. The Internal Controls Specialist will be a key person to interact with the business areas ensuring proper compliance with the regulatory requirements (Central Bank). In the Control Testing Hub, the focus will be on designing and executing control testing strategies that assess the effectiveness of risk mitigations in risk management areas. This includes evaluating results, collaborating with risk owners, and enabling improvements through data-driven insights. The ideal candidate should have experience in risk governance, strong analytical skills, and the ability to translate complex risk scenarios into actionable recommendations. This position involves interacting with senior stakeholders and presenting risk assessments and key metrics in executive forums. If you are passionate about control effectiveness, innovation with responsibility, and building resilient systems, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

Lead key initiatives across critical areas of the Control Testing Hub in Brazil, including Data Governance oversight and testing; Interact with the business areas ensuring proper compliance with the regulatory requirements (Central Bank); Design and execute control testing strategies that assess the effectiveness of risk mitigations in risk management areas; Evaluate results, collaborate with risk owners, and enable improvements through data-driven insights; Interact with senior stakeholders and present risk assessments and key metrics in executive forums

Requirements

BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN TECHNOLOGY, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING, RISK MANAGEMENT, OR RELATED FIELD; Minimum of 6+ years of experience leading with risk management in a complex environment; Strong knowledge of risk management, governance, and data analysis (ETL environment, Programming language such as SQL, scala, etc); Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills; Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams; Operate with limited direct supervision and exercise independence of judgment and autonomy; Experience with regulatory compliance and corporate governance standards; Strong knowledge of Control Testing and Monitoring throughout substantive tests; Experience with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) systems and JIRA tools; Agile Methodology; AI tools familiarity; Fluent in English

Nice to have

Experience in financial institutions

Benefits

Chance of earning equity at Nubank; Food/ Meal Card (Vale-Refeição and/or Vale Alimentação); Public Transportation Commuting Benefit (Vale-Transporte); NuCare – Psychological, Financial and Legal Assistance Program; Life Insurance; Medical Plan; Dental Plan; NuLanguage – Language Course Program; Nucleo - Our learning platform of courses; Extended Parental Leave; Daycare Allowance; Parental Consultancy; Work-from-home Allowance; Gym Partnerships; 30 days of paid vacation; Relocation Assistance Package, if applicable