SOX Risk Architect and Compliance Lead

AbbVie

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chicago, IL
Salary
$109,500–$208,500 / yr
Posted
14 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Aug 28, 2126

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $182k
This role $159k
$96k most similar roles pay here $239k

This role pays less than 71% of similar roles. Most pay $154,300–$209,925 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $159k versus about $182k for comparable roles.

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About AbbVie

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions in immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care. Its products include Humira, Skyrizi, and Rinvoq.

AbbVie currently has 297 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $109,500–$208,500 across 271 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · SOX Risk Architect and Compliance Lead

The SOX Risk Architect and Compliance Lead is responsible for facilitating IT risk management processes while maturing and executing IT Risk Security and Compliance programs. This role involves creating a SOX Compliance Strategy, overseeing formal risk analysis and assessment programs for Information Services systems, and driving technology enablement to automate the delivery of audit evidence. The individual will manage governance, risk metrics, reporting, and supplier monitoring while ensuring compliance with federal and industry regulations. Key responsibilities include collaborating with internal and external auditors to remediate issues and maintaining security policies. Required expertise includes Sarbanes Oxley knowledge, risk assessment design, and familiarity with frameworks such as COBIT, ISO 27001, ITIL, and Risk IT. Candidates should possess strong communication skills for presenting to executive leadership and experience managing geographically distributed workgroups within the IT compliance domain.

What you'll do

  • Establish and oversee formal risk analysis and assessment programs for Information Services systems and processes.
  • Drive technology enablement initiatives to automate the delivery of SOX audit evidence.
  • Monitor compliance with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) as well as other federal and industry regulations.
  • Liaise with internal and external auditors to remediate and track compliance-related issues.
  • Create and maintain corporate risk, security, and compliance policies, standards, and baselines.
  • Research and monitor governance, risk, and security trends to mitigate potential security exposures.
  • Ensure all IT policies and procedures are followed while providing input for continuous improvement.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree with 7 years experience, Master's with 6 years, or PhD with 2 years in IT compliance, risk, and audit.
  • In-depth understanding of regulatory and contractual compliance, specifically Sarbanes Oxley (SOX).
  • Advanced knowledge of risk assessment design and delivery.
  • Experience communicating and presenting to diverse audiences including senior management and executive leadership.
  • Experience with IT processes, risk, and control frameworks such as COBIT, ISO 27001, ITIL, or Risk IT.
  • Knowledge of outsourcing methodologies, operating models, and working with professional services firms.
  • Experience overseeing geographically distributed and culturally diverse workgroups.
  • Preferred experience with SDLC methodologies and professional certifications like CISSP or CISA.

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