SOX Analyst

BANC OF CALIFORNIA AND YOUR CAREER

Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) is a bank holding company headquartered in Los Angeles with one wholly-owned banking subsidiary, Banc of California (the “Bank”). Banc of California is one of the nation’s premier relationship-based business banks focused on providing banking and treasury management services to small, middle-market, and venture-backed businesses. Banc of California offers a broad range of loan and deposit products and services, with full-service branches throughout California and Denver, Colorado, as well as full-stack payment processing solutions through Banc Edge.

The bank is committed to its local communities by supporting organizations that provide financial literacy and job training, small business support, affordable housing, and more.

Responsible for ensuring the bank s adherence to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) regulations. Carries out responsibilities by working with internal and co-sourced team members to perform SOX-related activities in accordance with the SOX Compliance Program methodology. Works closely with line of business stakeholders and SOX Compliance Manager to ensure that control documentation is maintained, controls are tested, and findings related to Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) are assessed, reported to management, monitored for remediation, and validated for effective correct action.

Works with all levels of management, internal department personnel, co-source resources, and external auditors. Collaborates with key stakeholders as needed. Performs all duties in accordance with the Company’s policies and procedures, all U.S. state and federal laws and regulations, wherein the Company operates.

• Participates in process walkthroughs with management process/control owners and “Test of Design” to identify control weaknesses.
• Performs testing of internal controls to validate the operating effectiveness of SOX controls and drafts testing exceptions as needed.
• Analyzes and documents SOX findings and deficiencies, performs root cause analysis, assesses potential financial statement impact of deficiencies to present to supervisor.
• Advises process owners in updating their SOX documentation including process maps and control descriptions.
• Develops and maintains control and test documentation and updates the Company’s SOX Compliance platform (Audti Board).
• Collaborates with SOX process owners re: SOX Compliance requirements to increase awareness, understanding, and compliance.
• Maintains effective and professional relationships with the Company’s internal auditors, external auditors, and regulatory examiners.
• Recommend and implement improvements to the bank s internal control environment and compliance processes.
• Develops a working knowledge of professional standards and emerging industry and technical developments, including SOX 302/404, GAAP, COSO, and related auditing standards.
• Treat people with respect; keep commitments; inspire the trust of others; work ethically and with integrity; uphold organizational values; accept responsibility for own actions.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes working environment free of harassment of any type.
• Follows policies and procedures; completes tasks correctly and on time; supports the company’s goals and values.
• Performs the position safely, without endangering the health or safety to themselves or others and will be expected to report potentially unsafe conditions. The employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations and orders issued pursuant to the OSHA Act of 1970, which are applicable to one’s own actions and conduct.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned

• 0-2 years of SOX experienced required
• Working toward or having obtained a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business administration, economics, or related field
• Pursuing or interested in pursuing professional certification is a plus (Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). Certified…