Senior Manager, Internal Controls & Risk Automation (Hybrid)

Sallie Mae; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus incentives

Generous PTO and holidays

401k with employer match

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental,视

Hybrid work arrangements

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

The Manager of Business Controls at Sallie Mae will lead the development, implementation, and testing of internal controls for the Risk team, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. You will support reporting solutions, training programs, risk systems and related technologies, driving automation and process improvements.

You will collaborate with control professionals on transformational projects, manage exam support with regulators, and deliver timely, accurate

Qualifications

• Understanding of internal control frameworks and regulations, including COSO, SOX, and other relevant standards.
• Ability to collaborate with other control professionals to assess, document, and test controls.
• Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve both technical and control issues.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate with colleagues and management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple priorities and competing demands.

Responsibilities

• Support development, implementation, and testing of internal controls for the Risk team that address risks and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Identify control deficiencies and enhancements and work with the team to develop remediation plans and improvements including control automation.
• Review adherence to programs and processes for the Risk team and provide regular reporting and metrics to Risk team leadership.
• Execute processes and controls owned by the Risk Business Controls team for risk system administration, reporting, training, and document management.
• Assist in the coordination and review of requests from regulators to support timely and accurate completion of exams.
• Facilitate transformational projects and initiatives impacting the Risk team and other business control functions.

Skills

Internal controls

COSO/SOX knowledge

Analytical/problem-solving

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Job description

The Manager of Business Controls at Sallie Mae will lead the development, implementation, and testing of internal controls for the Risk team, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. You will support reporting solutions, training programs, risk systems and related technologies, driving automation and process improvements.

You will collaborate with control professionals on transformational projects, manage exam support with regulators, and deliver timely, accurate