Head of SOX Testing

• Build and run the annual and interim testing plan across all in-scope business process controls.

• Build and run the annual and interim testing plan across all in-scope business process controls.
• Plan when testing occurs and ensure sequencing reflects process dependencies, change activity, and auditor timelines.
• Deliver both Design Effectiveness and Operating Effectiveness testing to a consistently high standard.

• Own and continuously improve the testing methodology, templates, sampling guidance, and evidence standards.

• Own and continuously improve the testing methodology, templates, sampling guidance, and evidence standards.
• Perform QA reviews to ensure testing is complete, well-documented, and auditor-ready.
• Ensure consistent conclusions and a strong “why” behind pass/fail outcomes.

• Be a key interface for the external auditor on business process testing: align approach, share results, coordinate walkthroughs/re-performance support, and respond to questions efficiently.

• Be a key interface for the external auditor on business process testing: align approach, share results, coordinate walkthroughs/re-performance support, and respond to questions efficiently.
• Present testing outcomes clearly in governance packs and formal forums.

• Manage external testing resources: onboarding to Wise methodology, allocation, progress tracking, and quality/performance oversight.

• Manage external testing resources: onboarding to Wise methodology, allocation, progress tracking, and quality/performance oversight.
• Ensure external capacity reduces bottlenecks without creating rework or inconsistencies.

• Oversee how issues are agreed (severity, impact, root cause) and ensure remediation plans are practical, measurable, and owned.

• Oversee how issues are agreed (severity, impact, root cause) and ensure remediation plans are practical, measurable, and owned.
• Track progress and coordinate re-testing / closure requirements.

• Build a low-friction evidence request process and smart scheduling to reduce disruption for process owners.

• Build a low-friction evidence request process and smart scheduling to reduce disruption for process owners.
• Drive clarity and predictability: stakeholders know what’s needed, when, and why.

• This is the first testing hire in Hyderabad; you’ll help build the operating model and then hire/lead a team of 6+ testers.

• This is the first testing hire in Hyderabad; you’ll help build the operating model and then hire/lead a team of 6+ testers.
• Coach and develop the team; embed standards, consistency, and stakeholder partnership.
• Integrate day-to-day delivery with the UK/Estonia Finance Risk & Control team.

• Identify opportunities to use AI and analytics to improve coverage, speed, and quality (e.g., evidence extraction, population testing, exception flagging).

• Identify opportunities to use AI and analytics to improve coverage, speed, and quality (e.g., evidence extraction, population testing, exception flagging).
• Implement in a controlled, explainable way that auditors and internal stakeholders can rely on.

• Identify trends across testing results and recommend improvements (control design, execution, monitoring, evidence).
• Help build SOX understanding across the business through guidance, coaching and practical support.

• Strong SOX/ICFR testing experience across business process controls (DE + OE).

• Strong SOX/ICFR testing experience across business process controls (DE + OE).
• Deep understanding of controls testing methodology, sampling, evidence expectations, and audit standards.
• Proven experience running a testing programme end-to-end (planning → fieldwork → QA → issues → reporting).
• Experience managing/coordinating co-sourced or external testing teams and driving quality.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence remediation outcomes.
• Excellent written documentation skills and governance-ready communication.

• Experience building/scaling a testing function or controls centre of excellence.

• Experience building/scaling a testing function or controls centre of excellence.
• Fintech/high-growth/regulated environment experience.
• Experience with continuous controls monitoring, data analytics, or AI-enabled assurance/testing.
• Experience working across time zones and distributed teams.