Manager, Business Controls

Sallie Mae•Arlington, VA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager of Business Controls supports the development, implementation, and testing of internal controls for the Risk team, and monitors, reviews, and reports on the team’s adherence to internal programs and processes. The role supports reporting solutions, training programs, risk systems, and related technologies. It also helps facilitate transformational projects by collaborating with other control professionals and advancing process improvements, automation, and operational efficiencies.

Requirements

Understand internal control frameworks and regulations, including COSO, SOX, and other relevant standards.
Ability to collaborate with control professionals to assess, document, and test controls.
Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify and resolve technical and control issues.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and management.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple priorities and competing demands.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience in internal controls, audit, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Support the development, implementation, and testing of Risk team internal controls that address risks and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Identify control deficiencies and enhancement opportunities, and work with the team to develop remediation plans and improvements, including control automation.
Review Risk team adherence to programs and processes and provide regular reporting and metrics to Risk team leadership.
Execute Business Controls team processes and controls for risk system administration, reporting, training, and document management.
Assist in coordinating and reviewing regulator requests to support timely and accurate completion of exams.
Facilitate transformational projects and initiatives affecting the Risk team and other business control functions.

Benefits

Competitive base salaries
Bonus incentives
Generous PTO, floating holidays, and 12 observed federal holidays
401(k) with employer match
Medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and pet insurance
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability and basic life insurance
Flexible hybrid working arrangements
Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs
Access to on-site staffed fitness centers in Delaware and a gym subsidy for locations outside Delaware
Confidential counseling support (EAP), Health Advocacy services, and a wellness program with financial incentives
Tuition reimbursement and Family Scholarship Programs
Career development and training opportunities