IT Risk & SOX Program Lead

Ameris Bank; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer匹配

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Ameris Bank seeks an IT Risk Program Manager to document and monitor the technology ecosystem, ensuring proper IT control functionality for SOX audits and internal reviews. This role supports risk assessments, risk workbooks, and the broader IT Governance, Risk and Compliance program.

You will work with Internal Audit, Security Risk, Compliance, and IT delivery teams to drive remediation plans, monitor milestones, and improve risk processes across the bank’s technology landscape.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) SOC reports and IT general controls.
• Experience with IT risk management and governance processes.
• Ability to facilitate cross-functional collaboration with auditors and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Support design and oversight of IT controls and remediation with IT audit teams.
• Design and manage the IT SOX control matrix for annual testing and evidence collection.
• Lead IT Risk Assessment efforts aligned to IT security frameworks.
• Interact with auditors and internal/external stakeholders to ensure compliance.
• Contribute to day-to-day IT GRC operations and program maturation.

Skills

SOX & ITGC

Audit & control testing

Project management

Analytical skills

Excel (Pivot/VLOOKUP)

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

CISA/CRISC preferred

Tools

AuditBoard

CrossComply

Job description

Ameris Bank seeks an IT Risk Program Manager to document and monitor the technology ecosystem, ensuring proper IT control functionality for SOX audits and internal reviews. This role supports risk assessments, risk workbooks, and the broader IT Governance, Risk and Compliance program.

You will work with Internal Audit, Security Risk, Compliance, and IT delivery teams to drive remediation plans, monitor milestones, and improve risk processes across the bank’s technology landscape.