exception-analysis

Classify compliance test deviations, rank severity, and set dispositions.

Updated May 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/anotb/second-line-financial-services --skill exception-analysis
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Skill: exception-analysis
Source: https://github.com/anotb/second-line-financial-services/tree/main/plugins/capability-plugins/compliance-testing/skills/exception-analysis
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/anotb/second-line-financial-services --skill exception-analysis

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires pandas, numpy, jsonschema, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the classification of deviations in compliance testing, ranking severity, setting disposition, and building handoff packages for issue write-up, saving time and reducing errors.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Exception Classification: Classify deviations into categories like control failure, design gap, evidence gap, etc.
  • Severity Ranking: Assign severity levels based on frequency, customer impact, regulatory exposure, etc.
  • Disposition Setting: Determine the disposition of each exception, such as elevate to issue, close at exception, re-test, etc.
  • Handoff Package Creation: Build structured handoff packages for downstream issue write-up.
  • Use Case: Imagine you have a list of deviations from a compliance test. Use this Skill to classify each deviation, rank its severity, set the disposition, and generate a handoff package for the issue write-up team.

Quick Start

Use the exception-analysis skill to classify the deviations from the attached file 'compliance-test-deviations.txt'.

Frequently Asked Questions about exception-analysis

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate exception classification for compliance testing deviations?

Automating exception classification involves parsing deviation data to categorize test failures into control failures, design gaps, and evidence gaps. This process uses a structured schema to apply consistent categories across internal audit and risk management workflows.

What is severity ranking in regulatory reporting and compliance testing?

Severity ranking in compliance testing assigns priority levels to exceptions based on frequency, customer impact, and regulatory exposure. This mechanism ensures high-risk deviations receive appropriate disposition settings for issue write-up.

How do I create an issue handoff package for compliance exceptions?

Creating an issue handoff package involves processing classified deviations and generating structured output for the downstream issue write-up team. This package includes disposition settings and severity rankings to facilitate regulatory reporting.

Can I use Python and pandas to classify compliance test deviations?

Yes, this task requires Python libraries like pandas, numpy, and jsonschema to parse input data from compliance tests and generate structured output for exception classification and disposition setting.

What is the best way to set disposition for compliance test exceptions?

The best way to set disposition for compliance exceptions is to apply a structured schema that evaluates severity and category, automatically determining whether to elevate to issue, close at exception, or re-test.

What are the limitations of automating exception analysis for regulatory reporting?

Automating exception analysis requires structured input data and depends on Python libraries like pandas and jsonschema. It is limited to compliance testing workflows and cannot replace manual judgment for complex regulatory interpretations.