Brighthouse Financial is on a mission to help people achieve financial security. As one of the largest providers of annuities and life insurance in the U.S., we specialize in products designed to help people protect what they’ve earned and ensure it lasts. We are built on a foundation of experience and knowledge, which allows us to keep our promises and provide the value they deserve.

At Brighthouse Financial, we’re fostering a culture where diverse backgrounds and experiences are celebrated, and different ideas are heard and respected. We believe that by creating an inclusive workplace, we’re better able to attract and retain our talent, provide valuable solutions that meet the needs of our advisors and their clients, and deliver on our mission of helping more people achieve financial security. We’re seeking passionate, high-performing team member to join us. Sound like you? Read on.

How This Role Contributes to Brighthouse Financial:

This position will support the Company in activities related to ICFR compliance. In addition, this position will also be responsible for activities performed by/within Financial Control Department (FCD) for SOX initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the administration of the SOX modules within the Company’s governance, risk and compliance (GRC) tool.
• Administer FCD’s SharePoint site.
• Plan and administer the quarterly SOX 302 Certifications via GRC tool and ensure timely completion of the program.
• Analyze changes to internal controls that were identified through the quarterly SOX 302 Certifications or by other means.
• Maintain inventory of SOX/MAR ICFR risks and controls over financial reporting within the GRC Tool.
• Assist with the coordination and fulfillment of requests from external auditors and regulators
• Assist/support SOX Manager with periodic reporting to Management.
• Guide and support business process owners with controls review, design, and implementation.
• Facilitate and perform SOX/MAR risk assessments
• Maintain SOX/MAR inventories of IT applications and vendors
• Liaise with Internal Audit to facilitate completeness of the scope of SOX/MAR testing.
• Participate in deficiency evaluation and reporting.
• Support process owners with remediation activities of SOX/MAR deficiencies.
• Effectively escalate issues to appropriate levels of management.
• Assist in the creation and delivery of SOX/MAR-focused trainings
• Draft and update standard operating procedure documents.

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:

Minimum 3 – 5 years with progressive experience in auditing, internal controls, or financial operations/reporting. Working knowledge of SOX, MAR, and COSO (or similar) internal controls framework, as well as relevant Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (i.e., Audit Standard 5) guidance. Strong working knowledge of business processes and controls, including IT, End User Computing, and Entity Level Controls. Working knowledge of SSAE18/SOC reports and Complimentary End User Controls. Ability to collaborate effectively with individuals of all levels of the corporate structure. Demonstrated ability to achieve results by working independently and within team environments Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced organization, manage/balance multiple priorities and projects, and produce high quality work. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, oral and presentation) and ability to establish strong networks with internal and external stakeholders Demonstrated judgment and problem solving/critical thinking skills to analyze risk issues and assist with formulating solutions Proficient use of OpenPages or other GRC system. Proficient use of all Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel, as well as Outlook and Visio. Graduate or undergraduate degree/major in accounting, risk, IT, or related financial field.