Client Assurance & Controls - Director, IT Risk

The Client Assurance & Controls Team is seeking a thoughtful and diligent individual to join their team for a ~18 month advisory project. This role will focus on IT risk, particularly general information technology controls (GITCs) across both SOX and SOC standards, and on ensuring that these risks are appropriately mitigated prior to new systems and/or processes going live. Strong understanding of trade lifecycle management with a background in asset management and/or insurance is required., * Guide business and IT stakeholders in identifying key internal control risks and designing & implementing adequate internal controls to support people, process and/or technology changes.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across business and IT to ensure SOC/SOX impact of people, process and technology changes are sufficiently considered, advising on and overseeing identification and implementation of new control requirements.
• Assess risk from third-party vendors and service providers and verify adequate Complementary User Entity Controls (CUEC’s) are in-place.
• Independently manage multiple, overlapping project workstreams, applying a holistic view across all projects to provide management reporting on observations, themes, status and dependencies from a controls perspective.
• Identify and assess risks arising from the use of artificial intelligence and automation embedded within technology environments and data flows.

• Strong understanding of Trade Lifecyle Management.
• Background in asset management or insurance.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in SOC/SOX reporting, auditing, or a related field.
• Big 4 or IT Audit experience.
• Knowledge of SOX ITGC requirements and SOC reporting standards, operational risk & internal controls, and IT governance.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and rigorous work environment; demonstrated ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines.
• Exemplary interpersonal skills necessary to handle sensitive information and confidential situations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and confidently to various audiences.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across various departments and with external partners.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or related field. Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CISA, CIA) are preferred.

About Eleven Recruiting We are a specialized technology staffing agency supporting professional and financial services companies. Why do we stand out in technology staffing? We listen and act as advisors for our candidates on how they can best add value, find interesting projects, and pave a path for career advancement. We advocate for the best pay, diversity in tech, and the best job fit for every candidate we place.

Our client, a leading investment firm, is seeking a Client Assurance & Controls Director, IT Risk to join their team in El Segundo, CA!