SOX Project Manager

AMS is the world's leading provider of Talent Acquisition and Management Services. Our contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) service partner with NatWest to support contingent recruitment processes. On behalf of NatWest, we are looking for a SOX Project Manager for a 6- month contract based in Edinburgh, hybrid model, with 2 days per week in office.

NatWest is a major UK retail bank, providing every day banking services to over 17 million retail customers. The banks expertise and services span across Business Services, Corporate banking, Wealth Management, Group Functions, Retail and Investment Banking.

Purpose of the Role:

As a SOX Project Manager, you will deliver the objectives of the SOX Control Framework Enhancement programme, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will work closely with Finance, Risk, Audit, and Technology teams to drive control enhancement and business change initiatives while ensuring alignment with wider programme objectives.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Deliver project goals within the SOX Control Framework Enhancement programme, ensuring timely, high-quality, and cost-effective outcomes.
• Work closely with Finance, Risk, Audit, and Technology teams to prepare, analyse, and report on project plans, controls, and resource plans.
• Ensure project activities adequately prepare the business for change and support successful implementation and handover.
• Engage and manage stakeholders effectively across multiple functions and business areas.
• Lead teams through the full project lifecycle, setting objectives and conducting performance assessments.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships across franchises, functions, and organisational levels.

The skills you'll need:

• Proven project management experience supported by a recognised qualification such as PRINCE2, PMP, Agile, or equivalent.
• Strong experience delivering large-scale change, regulatory remediation, or control enhancement programmes.
• Strong understanding of SOX, financial controls, governance, risk management, and audit remediation.
• Strong programme planning, financial management, and reporting capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, including engagement with senior leaders.
• Experience coordinating business and technology change initiatives, with knowledge of Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies.

Next steps

With an inclusive culture, excellent learning and development, and focus on wellbeing, there are plenty of reasons why NatWest is a great place to work in a temporary job. And you'll be helping to build a sustainable bank, committed to helping people, families, and businesses to thrive.

We will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.
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