SOX Project Manager

NatWest CWS; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 92,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

NatWest is seeking a SOX Project Manager for a 6-month contract based in Edinburgh with a hybrid work model and two days in the office each week.

You will drive the SOX Control Framework Enhancement programme, collaborating with Finance, Risk, Audit and Technology to deliver timely, quality outcomes and ensure smooth handover to steady-state operations.

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience with a recognised qualification (PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent).
• Experience delivering large-scale change, regulatory remediation, or control enhancement programmes.
• Strong understanding of SOX, financial controls, governance, risk management and audit remediation.
• Excellent programme planning, financial management and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver project goals within the SOX Control Framework Enhancement programme, ensuring timely, high-quality, and cost-effective outcomes.
• Collaborate with Finance, Risk, Audit and Technology teams to prepare, analyse, and report on project plans, controls and resources.
• Ensure activities prepare the business for change and support successful implementation and handover.
• Engage and manage stakeholders across multiple functions and business areas.
• Lead teams through the full project lifecycle, setting objectives and conducting performance assessments.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across franchises, functions and levels.

Skills

PRINCE2

PMP

Agile

SOX knowledge

Regulatory remediation

Stakeholder management

Waterfall

Job description

On behalf of NatWest, we are looking for a SOX Project Manager for a 6-month contract based in Edinburgh, hybrid model, with 2 days per week in office.

NatWest is a major UK retail bank, providing every day banking services to over 17 million retail customers. The bank’s expertise and services span across Business Services, Corporate banking, Wealth Management, Group Functions, Retail and Investment Banking.

Purpose of the Role

As a SOX Project Manager, you will deliver the objectives of the SOX Control Framework Enhancement programme, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will work closely with Finance, Risk, Audit, and Technology teams to drive control enhancement and business change initiatives while ensuring alignment with wider programme objectives.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Deliver project goals within the SOX Control Framework Enhancement programme, ensuring timely, high-quality, and cost-effective outcomes.
• Work closely with Finance, Risk, Audit, and Technology teams to prepare, analyse, and report on project plans, controls, and resource plans.
• Ensure project activities adequately prepare the business for change and support successful implementation and handover.
• Engage and manage stakeholders effectively across multiple functions and business areas.
• Lead teams through the full project lifecycle, setting objectives and conducting performance assessments.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships across franchises, functions, and organisational levels.

The skills you'll need

• Proven project management experience supported by a recognised qualification such as PRINCE2, PMP, Agile, or equivalent.
• Strong experience delivering large-scale change, regulatory remediation, or control enhancement programmes.
• Strong understanding of SOX, financial controls, governance, risk management, and audit remediation.
• Strong programme planning, financial management, and reporting capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, including engagement with senior leaders.
• Experience coordinating business and technology change initiatives, with knowledge of Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies.

We will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.