KeyBank · 9 hours ago
Sr. Lead Analyst – SOX Program Governance
Brooklyn, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$80K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expKeyBank is a financial services company, and they are seeking a Senior Lead Analyst for their SOX Program Governance team. This role is responsible for supporting the execution, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the Bank’s Sarbanes-Oxley Program, collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure adherence to governance standards.
Banking
Responsibilities
Support execution of SOX governance processes, including program documentation, governance materials, and program reporting
Assist in coordinating cross‑functional meetings, compiling program updates, and preparing materials for senior leaders and governance committees
Contribute subject matter insights to strengthen program methodology, documentation standards, and oversight routines
Lead and perform complex Test of Design evaluations for SOX controls across business and technology processes
Review control narratives, walkthroughs, and documentation to ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment with program standards
Provide guidance to control owners and testers on improving control design, documentation practices, and risk mitigation approaches
Perform detailed analysis to support the annual and periodic SOX risk assessment process
Evaluate significant accounts, processes, and supporting systems using quantitative and qualitative criteria
Identify emerging risks and recommend updates to program scope based on changes in business activities, product offerings, or regulatory expectations
Monitor testing progress and review testing results for completeness and consistency with program methodology
Partner with testing teams, internal stakeholders, and control owners to ensure accurate evaluation of deficiencies
Support the remediation lifecycle by validating corrective actions and ensuring alignment with SOX and ICFR expectations
Prepare dashboards, metrics, and SOX Program status reports using GRC tools and data analytics
Summarize trends, themes, and insights to support leadership decision‑making
Assist in preparing materials for governance committees, external auditors, and internal stakeholders
Identify opportunities to streamline program processes, enhance documentation quality, and support automation and analytics initiatives
Contribute to tool enhancements, process redesign activities, and pilot programs focused on improving SOX efficiency and effectiveness
Assist in creating SOX training content for control owners, testers, and other stakeholders
Support delivery of training and awareness activities to promote understanding of SOX expectations, program updates, and best practices
Develop clear communications that enable consistent execution across business and functional areas
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
Minimum 5 years of experience in SOX, audit, internal controls, or related risk/control discipline
Strong knowledge of SOX, ICFR, COSO, and PCAOB requirements
Demonstrated experience performing or reviewing control design assessments
Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills
Preferred
Experience with GRC tools, automation, or data analytics preferred
CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred
Benefits
Eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.
Company
KeyBank
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10001+ employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Chris Gorman
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President, KeyCorp
Holly Santoro
Executive Administrator to the Chairman & CEO
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2023-08-28
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