Client Assurance & Controls - Director, Business Risk

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Our client, a leading investment firm, is seeking a Client Assurance & Controls Director, Business Risk to join their team in El Segundo, CA! 

The Client Assurance & Controls Team is seeking a thoughtful and diligent individual to join their team for a ~18 month advisory project. This role will focus on business risk and internal control, including SOX and SOC controls, and on ensuring that risks are mitigated and controls are in place before new systems or processes go live. Strong understanding of trade lifecycle management with a background in asset management and/or insurance is required. 

Responsibilities:

• Guide business stakeholders in identifying key risks to internal control over financial reporting and in designing and implementing adequate controls, including those that meet SOX and SOC requirements.
• Collaborate with business and IT teams to ensure that the SOX and SOC impact of people, process and technology changes is fully considered before implementation.
• Assess risks from third-party vendors and service providers, and verify that adequate complementary user entity controls are in place.
• Independently manage multiple, overlapping project workstreams, applying a holistic view across all projects to provide management reporting on observations, themes, status and dependencies from a risk and controls perspective.
• Identify and assess risks arising from the use of artificial intelligence and automation embedded within the control environment and data flows, and advise the business on relevant human-in-the-loop/human-on-the-loop controls.

Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of Trade Lifecyle Management.
• Background in asset management or insurance.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in SOC/SOX reporting, auditing, or a related field.
• Big 4 or Audit experience.
• Knowledge of SOX and SOC reporting standards, operational risk & internal controls.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and rigorous work environment; demonstrated ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines.
• Exemplary interpersonal skills necessary to handle sensitive information and confidential situations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and confidently to various audiences.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across various departments and with external partners.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or related field. Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CISA, CIA) are preferred.

Pay Rate: $80 - $100/hr

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