Vice President, SOX Control & Compliance

ACCA Careers; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BNY is seeking a SOX/ICFR Lead, Vice President, to join the SOX & Controls team in Manchester, UK. You will own end-to-end delivery of SOX/ICFR workstreams, perform risk assessments, and ensure audit-ready documentation.

The role requires extensive experience in SOX testing, internal/external audits, and strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills. A relevant degree and professional qualifications are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of SOX, ICFR, internal controls, and financial reporting processes.
• Experience leading walkthroughs, documenting processes, testing controls, and producing high-quality working papers.
• Knowledge of automated controls, system reports, interfaces, spreadsheets/end-user computing, and IT control dependencies for SOX.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Risk Management, or related field; professional qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end delivery of assigned SOX and ICFR workstreams, including planning, walkthroughs, testing, issue tracking, and reporting.
• Perform risk assessments to identify significant processes, key controls, and changes affecting financial reporting risk.
• Lead refresh of narratives, control matrices, flowcharts, and control inventories to remain audit-ready.
• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of key SOX controls; review evidence and analysis.
• Coordinate with control owners to gather evidence and support testing activities.
• Identify control gaps, assess impact, and support remediation planning and validation.
• Serve as primary liaison for internal and external auditors throughout the audit lifecycle.
• Prepare updates on progress, issues, risks, and remediation status for management.
• Coach junior team members on testing methodology and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

SOX/ICFR

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Walkthroughs

Testing controls

Documentation

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business/R RM

Professional qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA, ACA, CIA, CISA)

Tools

COSO framework

Job description

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.

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 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.