Financial Controls System Analyst
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S&P Global
Job Description
About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use):
09The Team:
Our Global Financial Controls team is committed to ensuring the highest standards of financial integrity and regulatory compliance. What sets our team apart is our collaborative and dynamic approach to compliance. We value:
Teamwork and Collaboration: We work closely together, leveraging each team member's unique skills and expertise to achieve our common goals.
Continuous Improvement: We are always looking for ways to enhance our processes and stay ahead of regulatory changes.
Integrity and Accountability: We uphold the highest standards of integrity, ensuring that our work is accurate, transparent, and reliable.
Innovation: We embrace innovative solutions and technologies to streamline our compliance efforts and improve efficiency.
Commitment to Excellence: We are dedicated to maintaining excellence in all our compliance activities, ensuring that we meet and exceed regulatory requirements and deadlines.
Our team's unique blend of expertise, dedication, and forward-thinking approach makes us a reliable function towards the reporting objectives of the company.
Role Impact:
The SOX Compliance Analyst – Logical Security & IT General Controls is responsible for the end-to-end execution of Logical Security controls supporting SOX compliance and the Global Financial Controls risk framework. This role requires hands-on experience executing Logical Security IT General Controls (ITGCs) and a strong understanding of SOX compliance requirements, COSO principles, and internal risk frameworks.
The analyst will ensure that Logical Security controls across SOX in scope systems are designed appropriately, executed effectively, and compliant with SOX and enterprise risk standards, working closely with Technology, Finance, Internal Audit, and external auditors.
Role Responsibilities
Financial System Security
Execute end to end Logical Security controls for SOX in scope applications, mainly including:
User Access provisioning
Periodic access recertification
Validate completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of Logical Security evidence
Assess segregation of duties (SOD) conflicts and support remediation efforts where required
Evaluate role design, access models, and access restrictions for SOX relevant systems
Support centralized access governance and Logical Security standardization initiatives
Identify risks related to unauthorized access, excessive privileges, or control breakdowns impacting financial reporting
Prepare/maintain up to date Standard operating procedures (SOP’s) against each process and control execution.
SOX Compliance & Risk Framework Alignment
Ensure Logical Security controls are aligned with SOX requirements, COSO principles, and internal risk framework standards
Maintain and update Risk & Control Matrices (RCMs), control narratives, and supporting documentation related to Logical Security
Identify control gaps or deficiencies, support root cause analysis, and track remediation through closure
Apply a risk based approach when evaluating control design and operating effectiveness
Act as a key contact for external auditors for Logical Security and ITGC related SOX testing
Support or engage in walkthroughs, testing, and PBC requests with Internal / External Auditors
Support management reporting on SOX status, Logical Security issues, and remediation progress
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to strengthen Logical Security control, maturity and consistency
Contribute to SOX and ITGC methodology updates, templates, and control standards
Leverage automation opportunities to reduce manual errors and time required for control execution
What We’re Looking For:
Basic Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
CISA preferred or CIA is a plus
Experience
2 to 3 years of experience in a similar role with multi-national organization
Technical Skills
Strong understanding of SOX, COSO, and ITGC frameworks
Hands on experience with Logical Security controls across systems such as:
ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday)
Billing and revenue systems (e.g., SFDC, CPQ)
Identity and Access Management tools (e.g., SailPoint, CyberArk, Okta)
Ability to assess automated, IT dependent, and manual Logical Security controls
Strong documentation, analytical, and issue assessment skills.
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What’s In It For You?
Our Mission:
Advancing Essential Intelligence.
Our People:
We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.
Our Values:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership
Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.
Benefits:
We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.
Our benefits include:
Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.
For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries
Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.
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S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.
If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.
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