Enterprise Risk Management Consultant

Job Description

When you join Verizon

Verizon is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect around the world. We’re a human network that reaches across the globe and works behind the scenes. We anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together—lifting up our communities and striving to make an impact to move the world forward. If you’re fueled by purpose, and powered by persistence, explore a career with us. Here, you’ll discover the rigor it takes to make a difference and the fulfillment that comes with living the #NetworkLife.

What you’ll be doing...

You will be part of the team, responsible for the administration of Verizon’s Sarbanes Oxley compliance program, leading all aspects of policies, processes, people and systems, partnering with business leaders to identify and mitigate financial, operational, legal, regulatory and reputational risks. As the subject matter expert, you will take a key role in developing risk assessments, recommendations and field work. Your work will help us improve our process and come up with ways to make your control environment even stronger. Come help us keep our Finance team running better every day.

• Assessing the risk inherent in the business function under review and making decisions concerning the scope of work to be performed based on those risks.

• Using data mining results, statistical analysis and other techniques to assess the efficiency of system controls and perform testing as needed to identify root-cause issues and formulate improvement recommendations for senior management.

• Assisting with our SOX 404 program for assigned processes including; review of process documentation, management training, establishment of management test plans, assessment of management test results, and remediation plans.

• Providing the repair of controls that are not functioning as intended; the improvement of the control environment, to address current and developing threats; and the overall improvement to change control.

• Running frequent, ad hoc requests from the business for advice/assistance regarding controls and compliance.

• Leading compliance training programs for function, including training of compliance personnel and/or function teams as needed to ensure compliance.

• Preparing and delivering presentations communicating risks mitigated, and the potential impacts of unmitigated.

• Supporting audit groups including Internal and External Audit in planning and completing their audit engagements.

What we’re looking for...

You’re a great communicator, winning the trust of team members, internal customers, and external suppliers. No stranger to a fast-paced environment and tight deadlines, you can adapt to changing circumstances, juggle competing priorities, and combine a sense of urgency with due care and attention to detail. You get personal satisfaction from analyzing problems and delivering solutions to improve business processes.

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Math, or Information Systems or four or more years of work experience.

• Four or more years of relevant work experience.

• Experience in operational compliance, business controls or Finance.

• Knowledge of statistics, reporting and analytical tools.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• A degree.

• A Professional certification (CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE).

• Experience interpreting and implementing policies and processes to ensure a strong control environment.

• Experience using auditing principles and methods to evaluate policies, processes and systems to identify business risks and control gaps.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for analytics and presentation.

• Experience with Sarbanes Oxley Section 404.

• Demonstrated organizational, facilitation and negotiation skills.

• Experience with report writing/database.

• Telecommunications experience.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.

Where you’ll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and a minimum eight assigned office days per month that will be set by your manager.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Equal Employment Opportunity

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees’ differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.