SOX Manager

Investigo; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Investigo is partnering with a global, listed financial services organisation to hire a SOX Manager for its growing controls and governance function in London. The role offers exposure to a high-growth environment and the opportunity to make an immediate impact within a regulated setting.

You will deliver the SOX programme across the organisation, collaborating with Finance, Risk, Treasury, Operations and Front Office, leading risk assessments and control testing, and developing junior team

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA or equivalent qualification required.
• Strong SOX, Internal Controls or Audit experience.
• Financial Services experience is essential; banking/capital markets background preferred.
• Big 4 experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the SOX programme across the organisation, partnering with stakeholders across Finance, Risk, Treasury, Operations and Front Office teams.
• Managing SOX risk assessments, control testing and compliance activities.
• Reviewing control frameworks, RCMs and process documentation.
• Assessing control deficiencies and supporting remediation plans.
• Liaising with external auditors and senior stakeholders.
• Supporting annual SOX scoping and testing programmes.
• Driving control enhancements, automation and process improvements.
• Managing and developing junior team members.

Skills

SOX knowledge

Internal Controls

Audit experience

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA or equivalent

Job description

A global, listed financial services organisation is hiring a SOX Manager to join its growing controls and governance function. Operating within a complex, regulated environment, the business continues to invest in its control framework as it supports ongoing growth and strategic change. This is an exciting role to join a high-growth, ambitious business and be able to make real impact instantly.

Role & responsibilities

You will play a key role in delivering the SOX programme across the organisation, partnering with stakeholders across Finance, Risk, Treasury, Operations and Front Office teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing SOX risk assessments, control testing and compliance activities
• Reviewing control frameworks, RCMs and process documentation
• Assessing control deficiencies and supporting remediation plans
• Liaising with external auditors and senior stakeholders
• Supporting annual SOX scoping and testing programmes
• Driving control enhancements, automation and process improvements
• Managing and developing junior team members

What's required

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent
• Strong SOX, Internal Controls or Audit experience
• Financial Services experience is essential
• Background within banking, capital markets, brokerage, asset management or a regulated financial institution
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Big 4 experience advantageous

What is on offer

• High profile role within a growing financial services business
• The chance to help shape and develop an evolving SOX function
• Real opportunity to influence processes, controls and the wider governance framework
• Exposure to strategic projects, business transformation and acquisitions
• Leadership responsibility with scope to develop and mentor team members