Operational Risk Manager

Principal Operations Risk Manager (SOX Lead)Primary Focus of the position is over the Technology Process/risks and controlsResponsibilities:Assist in development of process flows for SOX processesReview of quarterly control assessment evidence for completeness and accuracyWork with business owners to document new business processes or changes to existing processes including process narratives and identification and documentation of key controlsWork with control owners and internal audit to ensure testability of edits to existing controls or documentation of new key controlsUpdate control documentation in controls database based on comments received from control owners, Internal and External AuditorsWork with control owners to address deficiencies or exceptions identified by internal or external auditorsUpdate GRC tool, BWise, as necessary for edits to control elements and issuesAct as liaison with external auditors for SOX concerns including facilitation of meetings; including annual walkthroughs, with control owners as well as the discussion of possible remediation activities for identified deficienciesHelp to maintain internal program metrics related to the US processes including the status of design, operational testing progress and status of issue/remediation action plansParticipate in the weekly status meetings with internal SOX stakeholders and with external auditorsProvide guidance and training on use of internal sox control database application (BWise)Desired qualifications / Experience:Bachelors' DegreePrevious SOX experience or other comparable risk and control design or assessment experience with a preference for previous experience in the areas IT General Controls (Change Management, Access and Infrastructure)Past experience within financial services is preferredExcellent interpersonal / communication skillsAbility to act proactively and work effectively across business units, functions and regional locationsAction and results oriented with the ability to overcome obstacles