Senior Associate, SOX & Controls

BNY Mellon • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide. Recognized as a top destination for innovators and champions of inclusion, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary. We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Associate to join our SOX & Controls team. This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA. In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways: Support the Group Manager in the execution of the SOX testing program by taking ownership of assigned reviews and delivering the following key activities: Coordinate closely with our business partners and internal auditors. Coordinate and participate in walkthroughs with our business partners. Test the design and operational effectiveness for controls. Perform substantive testing for the in-scope regulatory reporting schedules. Conduct annual control refreshes. Produce high quality work papers to clearly document testing performed, results and conclusions. Effective team player – taking a leading role on special projects and ad-hoc activities. Identify opportunities to leverage information technology systems and automation in a practical and value-add way. Evaluate potential impact of control and/or substantive testing deficiencies and coordinate with issue owners on remediation plans including following through to ensure corrective actions are achieved within agreed timescales. Establish strong working relationships with stakeholders across all levels and departments of the organization. Serve as a trusted liaison for control owners, as well as for our internal and external auditors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in SOX testing, Internal Audit, Public Accounting Audit or a combination of private and public accounting (preferred but not required).

Responsibilities

• Support the Group Manager in the execution of the SOX testing program by taking ownership of assigned reviews
• Coordinate closely with our business partners and internal auditors.
• Coordinate and participate in walkthroughs with our business partners.
• Test the design and operational effectiveness for controls.
• Perform substantive testing for the in-scope regulatory reporting schedules.
• Conduct annual control refreshes.
• Produce high quality work papers to clearly document testing performed, results and conclusions.
• Effective team player – taking a leading role on special projects and ad-hoc activities.
• Identify opportunities to leverage information technology systems and automation in a practical and value-add way.
• Evaluate potential impact of control and/or substantive testing deficiencies and coordinate with issue owners on remediation plans including following through to ensure corrective actions are achieved within agreed timescales.
• Establish strong working relationships with stakeholders across all levels and departments of the organization.
• Serve as a trusted liaison for control owners, as well as for our internal and external auditors.

Benefits

• BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy.
• We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey.
• Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level