Vice President, SOX Control & Compliance

BNY; Greater Manchester; Vor Ort; GBP 140.000 - 210.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

BNY is seeking a Vice President to lead the SOX & ICFR team in Manchester, driving end-to-end delivery of SOX and internal controls workstreams. You will coordinate risk assessments, control documentation, and audit readiness, while partnering with control owners and auditors to ensure timely testing and remediation where needed.

The role requires strong SOX/ICFR knowledge, experience with walkthroughs and testing, and the ability to guide Senior Associates and junior staff.

Qualifikationen

• Strong understanding of SOX and ICFR in a regulated environment.
• Experience in SOX testing, internal/external audits, and finance controls.
• Ability to document processes, test controls, and manage multiple workstreams.

Aufgaben

• Own the end-to-end delivery of assigned SOX and ICFR workstreams, including planning, walkthroughs, testing, issue tracking, and reporting against milestones.
• Lead risk assessments to identify significant processes, key controls, and potential changes impacting financial reporting risk.
• Refresh narratives, risk and control matrices, flowcharts, and control inventories; ensure audit readiness.
• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of key SOX controls; review evidence and analyze exceptions.
• Coordinate with control owners to obtain evidence, schedule walkthroughs, and support testing activities.
• Identify control gaps, assess impact, and support remediation planning and validation of actions.
• Serve as primary liaison for internal and external auditors; ensure clear communication and high-quality support.
• Prepare concise updates on progress, risks, and remediation status for management.

Kenntnisse

SOX & ICFR knowledge

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Walkthroughs & testing

Auditing liaison

Analytical skills

Documentation

Project management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CA/CPA/ACCA/CIA/CISA preferred

Tools

COSO framework

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

ABOUT US

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting‑edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of SOX / ICFR Lead, Vice President, to join our SOX & Controls team. This role is located in Manchester, UK.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• Own the end-to-end delivery of assigned SOX and ICFR workstreams, including planning, walkthroughs, testing, issue tracking, and reporting against agreed milestones.
• Perform and coordinate risk assessments to identify significant processes, key controls, and changes in systems, products, or business activities that may impact financial reporting risk.
• Lead the refresh of narratives, risk and control matrices, flowcharts, and control inventories, ensuring documentation remains current, complete, and audit ready.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of key SOX manual controls, including review of evidence, exception analysis, and documentation of conclusions.
• Coordinate with control owners and business partners to schedule walkthroughs, obtain evidence, resolve questions, and support timely completion of testing activities.
• Identify control gaps or weaknesses, assess potential impact, and support remediation planning and validation of corrective actions.
• Serve as a primary liaison for internal and external auditors for assigned reviews, ensuring clear communication and high-quality support through the audit lifecycle.
• Prepare concise updates on progress, issues, risks, and remediation status for management and support escalation where required.
• Coach and support Senior Associates and other junior team members on testing methodology, documentation standards, and stakeholder engagement.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• Strong understanding of SOX, ICFR, internal controls, and financial reporting processes in a regulated environment.
• Relevant experience in SOX testing, internal audit, external audit, finance controls, controllership, or risk and controls roles, preferably within banking or financial services.
• Experience leading walkthroughs, documenting processes, testing controls, evaluating exceptions, and producing high-quality working papers.
• Knowledge of automated controls, system reports, interfaces, spreadsheets/end‑user computing, and relevant IT control dependencies to have an integrated view for SOX.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively with stakeholders across multiple functions and seniority levels.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as CA, CPA, ACCA, ACA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in banking products, financial close, regulatory reporting, or enterprise controls frameworks such as COSO.
• Exposure to process improvement, automation opportunities, or control rationalisation initiatives.

About the Team

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at: BNY Newsroom & BNY LinkedIn

Here’s a few of our recent awards:

• America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
• World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025
• “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025

Our Benefits and Rewards:

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.