Strategic SOX Governance & Compliance Leader (Americas)

Marex; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Marex is seeking a SOX Governance & Compliance Manager to oversee Sarbanes-Oxley controls for the Americas. The role involves updating control frameworks, testing design and operating effectiveness, and coordinating with internal teams and external auditors.

The role requires strong accounting and analytical skills, experience in financial services, and proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Visio. It offers a competitive salary and discretionary bonus potential.

Qualifications

• CPA, and/or financial controls certifications preferred.
• Knowledge of SOX Section 302/404 requirements, and PCAOB auditing standards.
• Experience with internal or external audit preferable as it pertains to SOX compliance.
• Experience in financial services activity including broker-dealers, asset managers or banking.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Visio.
• Experience with the use of AI technology to improve efficiency.
• Analytical and accounting skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate curiosity.
• Resilient in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
• Takes a high level of responsibility.
• Excels at building relationships, networking, and influencing others.
• Strategic collaborator with insight and agility.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the SOX leadership team to plan, execute and report across US SOX cycle.
• Provide guidance to key stakeholders and support Management’s SOX certification processes for US controls.
• Build relationships with process and control owners to understand businesses and controls.

Skills

CPA

SOX knowledge

Audit experience

Financial services

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

AI tools

Analytical skills

Written & verbal comms

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Marex is seeking a SOX Governance & Compliance Manager to oversee Sarbanes-Oxley controls for the Americas. The role involves updating control frameworks, testing design and operating effectiveness, and coordinating with internal teams and external auditors.

The role requires strong accounting and analytical skills, experience in financial services, and proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Visio. It offers a competitive salary and discretionary bonus potential.