Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Governance Consultant

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1st shift (United States of America)

In this role, you will serve as a member of the Technology, Data, and Operations (TD&O) Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Governance team, supporting Truist’s TD&O business unit in meeting requirements under Sections 404 and 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991.

TD&O SOX Governance teammates serve as subject matter experts for SOX IT general controls and act as primary liaisons across TD&O leadership, process and control owners, SOX Program Management (SPM), the Business Execution and Risk Organization (BERO), and internal and external auditors. This role is responsible for coordinating SOX audit-related activities, managing and tracking audit requests, supporting audit readiness, and partnering with TD&O stakeholders to help ensure timely, accurate, and well-supported audit execution.

The role also requires openness to learning and responsibly embedding AI-enabled capabilities and identifying automation opportunities to improve the efficiency, consistency, and sustainability of SOX governance processes.

• Demonstrate knowledge of SOX IT general controls and coordinate with internal and external auditors to manage audit requests, track deliverables, and support timely, accurate audit execution.
• Partner with TD&O process and control owners, SOX Program Management, BERO, auditors, and other risk partners to support audit readiness, resolve request-related issues, and promote consistent SOX governance routines.
• Apply technology risk, IT control, and TD&O operational knowledge to evaluate SOX-related matters, advise business and technology partners, and identify practical, risk-informed solutions.
• Support documentation of SOX issues, development of remediation plans, and monitoring of remediation activities through timely resolution.
• Identify responsible opportunities to streamline, automate, and enhance SOX governance activities, reporting, audit request management, and related control support processes, including through appropriate use of AI-enabled capabilities.

• Identifies, assesses, and mitigates technology-related risks to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Implements and monitors governance processes, controls, and procedures to manage technology risks effectively.
• Conducts governance analysis, vulnerability assessments, and/or control testing to protect critical technology infrastructure and data.
• Provides detailed reporting on technology risk posture and compliance status to internal stakeholders.
• Manages and supports technology governance projects and assignments while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure controls are integrated into technology projects and operations.
• May support audits or remediation activities by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries related to technology governance.
• Maintains awareness of industry best practices, regulatory changes, and evolving risk landscapes to update governance strategies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Security, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in technology governance.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks.
• Experience applying governance assessment methodologies and control frameworks.

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent education and related training.
• Five or more years of experience performing, overseeing, or managing IT components of SOX audits, including IT general controls, automated…