This role will be part of team that ensure the design, implementation, and evolution of a robust compliance and controls framework across GBS. This role is central to ensuring that Global Business Services operates in accordance with all relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX). The ‘Technical Lead, Risk Management &amp; Compliance - GBS’ will report to the ‘Head of Risk Management &amp; Compliance - GBS’, partner with staff across all functional Finance and HR towers and align closely with GBS Project Teams to embed controls into transformation and digitization initiatives.Risk Assessment and Mitigation<ul><li>Perform GBS-wide compliance risk assessments and control mapping.</li><li>Partner with the business to prepare and maintain SOX narratives and control documentation for GBS processes and perform testing to ensure compliance.</li><li>Partner with staff across all functional Finance and HR towers to embed controls into standard processes and to ensure ongoing operational compliance.</li><li>Prepare regular reporting to advise the ‘Head of Risk Management &amp; Compliance – GBS’ and the GPO/SDLs on risk mitigation actions and control execution gaps.</li></ul>Training and Communication<ul><li>Design and deliver training programs tailored to compliance requirements across all GBS towers.</li><li>Ensure consistent communication of policy updates and new control expectations across GBS teams.</li><li>Create compliance toolkits to support GBS coaching programs.</li></ul>Auditing and Compliance Monitoring<ul><li>Plan, perform and execute periodic compliance audits and self-assessments.</li><li>Oversee a self-testing program across all functional towers to proactively identify, remediate and track closure of control gaps before internal/external audits.</li><li>Support the tower teams on self-assessments findings, interpreting results and mitigation plans.</li><li>Track trends across self-testing outcomes and escalate systemic issues.</li><li>Monitor real-time compliance across all delivery hubs and flag emerging issues.</li><li>Partner with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with relevant local regulatory requirements.</li></ul>Change &amp; Project Compliance Integration<ul><li>Identify and implement changes that generate efficiencies and foster a culture of continuous improvement.</li><li>Participate in GBS-led projects (automations, transitions) to ensure compliance and control design from the start.</li><li>Review compliance frameworks for new tools and workflows.</li><li>Align with the ‘Head of Risk Management &amp; Compliance – GBS’ to ensure process design changes meet compliance requirements.</li></ul>

AECOM is the world&rsquo;s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle &ndash; from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Technical Lead, Risk Management & Compliance

This role will be part of team that ensure the design, implementation, and evolution of a robust compliance and controls framework across GBS. This role is central to ensuring that Global Business Services operates in accordance with all relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX). The ‘Technical Lead, Risk Management &amp; Compliance - GBS’ will report to the ‘Head of Risk Management &amp; Compliance - GBS’, partner with staff across all functional Finance and HR towers and align closely with GBS Project Teams to embed controls into transformation and digitization initiatives.Risk Assessment and Mitigation<ul><li>Perform GBS-wide compliance risk assessments and control mapping.</li><li>Partner with the business to prepare and maintain SOX narratives and control documentation for GBS processes and perform testing to ensure compliance.</li><li>Partner with staff across all functional Finance and HR towers to embed controls into standard processes and to ensure ongoing operational compliance.</li><li>Prepare regular reporting to advise the ‘Head of Risk Management &amp; Compliance – GBS’ and the GPO/SDLs on risk mitigation actions and control execution gaps.</li></ul>Training and Communication<ul><li>Design and deliver training programs tailored to compliance requirements across all GBS towers.</li><li>Ensure consistent communication of policy updates and new control expectations across GBS teams.</li><li>Create compliance toolkits to support GBS coaching programs.</li></ul>Auditing and Compliance Monitoring<ul><li>Plan, perform and execute periodic compliance audits and self-assessments.</li><li>Oversee a self-testing program&nbsp;across all functional towers to proactively identify, remediate and track closure of control gaps before internal/external audits.</li><li>Support the tower teams on self-assessments findings, interpreting results and mitigation plans.</li><li>Track trends across self-testing outcomes and escalate systemic issues.</li><li>Monitor real-time compliance across all delivery hubs and flag emerging issues.</li><li>Partner with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with relevant local regulatory requirements.</li></ul>Change &amp; Project Compliance Integration<ul><li>Identify and implement changes that generate efficiencies and foster a culture of continuous improvement.</li><li>Participate in GBS-led projects (automations, transitions) to ensure compliance and control design from the start.</li><li>Review compliance frameworks for new tools and workflows.</li><li>Align with the ‘Head of Risk Management &amp; Compliance – GBS’ to ensure process design changes meet compliance requirements.</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;

Technical Lead, Risk Management & Compliance

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