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Primary Responsibilities

• Execute assigned periodic SOX controls across all OTC processes globally.
• Perform data extraction, validation, sampling, reconciliation, and preparation of control files in line with approved procedures.
• Collect, review, and organize supporting evidence required for control execution and audit readiness.
• Document control results clearly, accurately, and in accordance with established standards.
• Identify control exceptions, anomalies, missing evidence, or process inconsistencies.
• Escalate issues requiring further review to Senior Specialists or the Associate Director, OTC Controls.
• Support follow-up activities with Operations, GPOs, Compliance, IT, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain control documentation, evidence repositories, trackers, and execution records.
• Support internal and external audit requests by preparing and retrieving required documentation.
• Contribute to remediation tracking, issue resolution, and continuous improvement activities.
• Support reporting and metrics related to control execution status, exceptions, and completion.
• Participate in initiatives to standardize, simplify, and improve control execution processes.

Education and Experience

Technical and Soft Skills Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good understanding of process execution, documentation, and evidence management.
• Analytical mindset and ability to identify exceptions, gaps, and inconsistencies.
• Ability to follow approved procedures and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage recurring control activities.
• Good collaboration skills across Finance, Compliance, Operations, Audit, and IT stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Accountability and ownership mindset.
• Willingness to learn and develop expertise in OTC controls, SOX compliance, and audit support.
• Experience with reporting, automation tools, data analysis, or process improvement approaches is a plus.

Preferred Skills

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