Tech Risk & Controls Lead — SOX/SOC Programs

Koitecc Solutions; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust in Chicago, IL, seeks a Senior Lead, Technology Risk & Controls to own the SOX and SOC programs across a global tech environment. You will partner with Technology leadership, Compliance, Internal and External Audit to design, monitor, and continuously improve technology controls for regulatory and client assurance.

As a trusted advisor, you will oversee ITGCs, risk management, control maturity, and remediation strategies, guiding executive teams and coordinating audit

Qualifications

• Experience with SOX, SOC 1 & SOC 2 programs in large tech environments.
• Lead risk assessments and control effectiveness evaluations.
• Manage remediation and audit readiness activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional technology risk and control programs.
• Coordinate audits with external and internal auditors.
• Provide guidance on ITGCs and control design improvements.

Skills

SOX compliance

SOC 1 & 2

IT General Controls (ITGCs)

Risk management

Audit readiness

Leadership & stakeholder influence

Technology governance

Cloud & infrastructure controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems

Tools

Archer

ServiceNow

AuditBoard

Power BI

Job description

Northern Trust in Chicago, IL, seeks a Senior Lead, Technology Risk & Controls to own the SOX and SOC programs across a global tech environment. You will partner with Technology leadership, Compliance, Internal and External Audit to design, monitor, and continuously improve technology controls for regulatory and client assurance.

As a trusted advisor, you will oversee ITGCs, risk management, control maturity, and remediation strategies, guiding executive teams and coordinating audit