Senior ManagerDirector Investment Management Firm

Global, thriving financial service organization, offering extensive internal growth opportunities and a collaborative and supportive culture, is looking for a motivated Senior Manager / Director at their Los Angeles headquarters. This role will hold a visible and pivotal role overseeing the SOC reporting processes, ensuring adherence to SSAE18 / ISAE 3402 standards.Responsibilities : Internal Scoping Assessments : Lead annual assessments over the SOC reporting scope, including internal walkthroughs, assertion mappings, testing, and scoping document preparation for external auditors.Audit Coordination : Work closely with internal testing teams and external auditors to ensure timely audits and issuance of SOC reports. Proactively address and track remediation issues.Risk and Control Inventory Updates : Maintain and update the Risk and Control Inventory with the latest SOC controls and communicate these changes to stakeholders.Collaboration Across Teams : Partner with SOX, Internal Audit, IT, Finance, and Enterprise Risk Management to ensure comprehensive SOC report coverage.SOC Report Preparation : Prepare and draft annual updated SOC reports for internal management and external auditors.Control Owner Certifications : Oversee quarterly control owner certifications, ensuring completion, monitoring, and report preparation to management.Incident Assessment & Remediation : Assess documented process and control incidents for SOC impact, collaborating with Enterprise Risk Management to design effective remediation plans.Cross-functional Collaboration : Advise on SOC impacts related to people, processes, and technology changes, ensuring new controls are implemented effectively.Training & Development : Lead the preparation, enhancement, and facilitation of annual control owner training.Team Leadership : Mentor and support the development of direct reports, providing guidance and leadership to junior team members.Qualifications & Experience : Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field.5 years of experience in SOC reporting, auditing, or related fields, with a preference for experience in the financial services, asset management, Big 4 or investment sectors.Strong knowledge of SOC reporting standards, internal controls, and IT governance.Demonstrated experience in leading and managing audit processes.Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing competing demands and meeting deadlines.Exemplary interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive information and confidential situations.Analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to various audiences.Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners.Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CISA, CIA) are preferred.#J-18808-Ljbffr