Senior Analyst, IT SOX PMO

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Who we are:

Welcoming, collaborative and having the opportunity to make an impact - is how our employees describe working here.  Galileo is a financial technology company that provides innovative and revolutionary software products and services that power some of the world's largest Fintechs. We are the only payments innovator that applies tech and engineering capabilities to empower Fintechs and financial institutions to unleash their full creativity to achieve their most inspired goals. Galileo leads its industry with superior fraud detection, security, decision-making analytics and regulatory compliance functionality combined with customized, responsive and flexible programs to accelerate the success of all payments companies and solve tomorrow's payments challenges today. We hire energetic and creative employees while providing them the opportunity to excel in their careers and make a difference for our clients. Learn more about us and why we work here at https://www.galileo-ft.com/working-at-galileo.

What you’ll do: 

• Work closely with the Senior Manager, IT SOX PMO, and the Business Process (BP) SOX PMO team in completing the annual SOX scoping and risk assessment (with a quarterly refresh), as well as support the annual Fraud Risk Assessment project, to ensure compliance with COSO standards and appropriate scoping and coverage of the SOX Program.
• Assist with the SOX 404 and 302 Certification process for IT/EPD areas
• Coordinate with the lines of business teams, as related to SOX IT/EPD activities, including working closely with the SOX Testing team to facilitate controls walkthroughs and testing, and lead deficiency evaluations/reporting and monitor remediation activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve the SOX program to become more efficient and effective through optimization and automation.
• Monitor IT SOX testing with the identification and documentation of IT SOX Controls in coordination with the SOX PMO BP team. 
• Assist the business in enhancing documentation, inclusive of the Risk and Control Matrix and accompanying process flowcharts.
• Supports evaluation of ICFR deficiencies and monitors IT/EPD remediation activities in order to conclude on the effectiveness of IT/EPD ICFR.
• Work directly with SoFi's external auditors to ensure the SOX Program meets their requirements in terms of scope, timing and approach; be a key contact for the external auditors related to IT/EPD SOX matters.
• Partner with different members of the SOX PMO team in the execution of special projects impacting the SOX program, including but not limited to new systems implementations. 
• Work closely with SoFi's Supplier Risk Management group, and SOX Liaisons to execute the company’s SOC 1 Report Assessments across the lines of business.
• Work closely with the SOC 1 auditors to oversee SoFi’s SOC 1 audit and reporting program.
• Partner with the SOX Testing team to ensure the overall IT/EPD workpapers meet the quality, consistency, risk management and adherence to the Corporate SOX Policy.
• Advise the team as a Subject Matter Expert on IT/EPD SOX controls (e.g., ITGCs, ITACs, SOC1), COSO compliance, ICFR best practices, and the continuous enhancement of PMO's workflow processes with the expanding rollout of additional SOX system’s automation functionalities.
• Build internal reputation as a management consultant and internal controls expert by building and maintaining ongoing relationships with the various lines of business included in the company's SOX process.
• Responsibilities also include the following: 1) adhering to and complying with all applicable, federal and state laws, regulations and guidance 2) adhering to company policies and procedures, 3) completing required training.

What you’ll need:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree - Accounting, Information Systems Management, Finance 
• English Fluency and Proficiency (Business)
• 8 or more years of IT SOX related experience (with 2 or more years in a supervisory role). Should have in-depth knowledge focused on IT SOX, ITGCs, IT application controls (ITACs), ICFR, COSO Framework, and baseline understanding of business risks and controls.
• CPA or CIA/CISA, or equivalent required
• Driven by Excellence - you are driven by our mission and our passion for customer success which means you relentlessly pursue excellence, that you do not tolerate mediocrity and you work intensely to achieve your goals
• High Integrity - you seek open and honest communication, and you hold yourself to very high moral and ethical standards, especially in handling confidential information.
• You reject manipulation, dishonesty and intolerance
• Critical thinking, analytical and strategic skills
• Ability to independently navigate within an ambiguous environment
• Organized, detailed, proactive, self-motivated, collaborative
• Proven ability to work cross functionally and adapt to change are extremely important
• Ability to prioritize workloads and ensure deadlines are consistently met
• Strong project management skills and organizing ability with successful experience in independently managing multiple projects concurrently at varying levels of technical difficulty 
• Strong teamwork and communication skills (both oral and written)
• Big 4 Accounting Firm experience is strongly preferred.

Galileo Financial Technologies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and conditions related to breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), physical or medical disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military and/or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable state or federal law.

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