SOX Risk & Controls Sr Analyst

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the execution and documentation of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Section 404 process for all business lines and act as the primary point of contact for SOX related matters.
• Coordinate SOX 404 control testing with both internal and external audit partners and assist in the evaluation of any deficiencies identified.
• Provide direction to business lines to support a sustainable and disciplined end-to-end control environment, identifying and escalating issues with a sense of urgency, and ensuring issues are remediated in a timely manner
• Oversee and facilitate SOX and business line governance related meetings, top-down risk analysis, real-time control issue detection and escalation, root cause analysis, and assessing change management initiatives.
• Coordinate the development and ongoing support of risk and control documentation for the line of Business
• Facilitate necessary risk assessment activities
• Advise line of business leaders of how SOX risk impacts product, process, or regulatory changes
• Coordinate issue management activities such as root cause analysis, action plan development, project management, and closure validation
• Administer governance forum(s) for the lines of business
• Ensure that controls are properly designed, operating effectively, and essential to a proactive risk and control culture that leverages proven evaluation strategies and sound change management protocols
• Perform ongoing analysis of program related data (e.g., KRI/KPI) and develop ad-hoc reports as requested to support business-related programs and strategies
• Assist with development of Risk & Control Self-Assessment mapping and documentations through participation in end-to-end process walkthroughs and deep dives with assigned business units
• Coordinate with other Risk & Control team members for testing and program management activities
• Advise line of business leaders of how SOX risk impacts product, process, or regulatory changes
• Coordinate issue management activities such as root cause analysis, action plan development, project management, and closure validation
• Administer governance forum(s) for the lines of business
• Ensure that controls are properly designed, operating effectively, and essential to a proactive risk and control culture that leverages proven evaluation strategies and sound change management protocols
• Perform ongoing analysis of program related data (e.g., KRI/KPI) and develop ad-hoc reports as requested to support business-related programs and strategies
• Assist with development of Risk & Control Self-Assessment mapping and documentation through participation in end-to-end process walkthroughs and deep dives with assigned business units
• Coordinate with other Risk & Control team members for testing and program management activities
• Maintain awareness of and adherence to Bank's compliance requirements and risk management concepts, expectations, policies and procedures and apply them to daily tasks
• Deliver a consistent, high level of service within our Serving More standards
• Other duties as assigned

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Interpersonal/Customer Service Skills

• Written and Verbal Communication
• Ability to understand and follow directions
• Adaptable to change
• Basic Computer Skills
• Leadership/Management Skills
• Ability to build collaborative relationships
• Organizational Skills/Detail Oriented
• Analytical Thinking
• Able to Multi-Task or Juggle Priorities
• Problem/Situation Analysis
• Technical Expertise
• Strategic Planning and Decision Making
• Ability to develop or mentor others
• Ability to work as part of a team

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must possess high school diploma or equivalent
• 4 Year Bachelor's degree

• 4-6 Years Experience in the financial services industry with a background in public accounting, finance, risk management, compliance, internal audit, controls management, or quality control/assurance.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Minimal travel within the Park National footprint is expected.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position must be able to remain in a stationary position a maximum of 50% of the time, constantly operate a computer up to 50% of the time and be able to be in constant communication with coworkers, customers, and/or stakeholders to discuss and observe facts and data in order to exchange accurate information.

Is there an option for Flexible Work Arrangement ?

Yes - Fully Remote with on-site office meetings 1-2 times a month in Newark, Ohio