At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the design and implementation of a Year 1 SOX framework in a dynamic financial services environment.
- Company: Join a leading financial services organisation committed to excellence and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture with a focus on diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping the SOX framework from the ground up.
- Qualifications: Experience in Year 1 SOX implementation and strong financial services background required.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Contract: Initial 3 months, with strong likelihood of extension
Location: London / Hybrid (onsite a few days per week)
Sector: Financial Services
Must have the right to work in the UK
Must be able to work onsite in London a few days per week
Overview
We are looking for a hands-on SOX Implementation Contractor with proven Year 1 SOX implementation experience to support a Financial Services organisation at a critical stage of its SOX journey. This role requires someone who has been directly involved in a first-year SOX implementation, helping to build, establish and operationalise the framework from the ground up. The successful candidate will need to be comfortable operating at both a strategic and delivery level - reviewing frameworks, assessing quality of delivery, and also taking a hands-on role in execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the design and implementation of a Year 1 SOX framework
- Review and enhance SOX methodologies, frameworks, risk and control matrices, process documentation and testing approaches
- Help establish governance, controls documentation, walkthroughs and implementation plans
- Assess the design and operational readiness of controls across key business processes
- Identify gaps in the control environment and support remediation activity
- Provide hands-on delivery support across documentation, mapping, readiness and control implementation activity
- Partner with stakeholders across finance, risk, compliance, internal audit and the wider business
- Ensure the SOX programme is fit for purpose within a Financial Services environment
- Balance oversight and review responsibilities with practical day-to-day execution
Required Experience
- Proven experience supporting a Year 1 SOX implementation
- Must have been involved in setting up and getting a SOX programme/framework up and running
- Strong Financial Services experience is essential
- Strong knowledge of SOX, internal controls, governance, risk assessment and controls documentation
- Experience working in a hands-on delivery capacity, not just advisory/review
- Ability to review frameworks and challenge delivery while also contributing directly to execution
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Preferred Experience
- Prior consulting experience would be beneficial
- Experience in regulated, complex environments
- Background in internal audit, risk, controls or compliance
FS SOX Contractor in London employer: Robert Half
At Robert Half, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. As an IT Project Manager, you'll have the opportunity to lead transformative projects in a highly regulated environment, supported by a team that values professional growth and development. With competitive benefits and a commitment to employee well-being, we ensure that our team members thrive both personally and professionally in their roles.
