IT SOX Controls Tester - Cloud Assurance at Wise

About the role: We are looking for an IT SOX Controls Tester to join our mission and help us build a global platform that’s scalable, reliable, and secure. The Security Controls team plays a vital role in safeguarding Wise’s complex IT landscape. We specialise in the comprehensive testing, assessment, and continuous improvement of technology-related controls. This role requires experience in testing controls in a cloud-native environment as opposed to legacy IT systems.  What will you be working on?: • Perform control testing (Design & Operating Effectiveness) for Access Management, Change Management, and IT application controls across our cloud infrastructure and SaaS landscape. • Partner with key stakeholders across Finance, Risk, Security, Platform to effectively communicate SOX 404 requirements and expectations. • Support control owners on their journey to mature our risk and control environment.  • Leverage data analytics and automation to assess control design and operating effectiveness. • Maintain a high standard of quality in documentation, ensuring that testing methods are in compliance with SOX 404 requirements.  What do you need?: • You possess deep knowledge of SOX 404 requirements, COSO framework, and IT control frameworks (NIST, ISO27001). You understand how compliance frameworks map to dynamic infrastructures. • You have 3+ years of experience in Technology Risk or IT Audit, with a dedicated focus on SOX.  • You have demonstrable experience with first-time SOX audits in cloud-native environments.  • You understand how Change Management works in a CI/CD pipeline and how Access Management works in a microservices architecture. • Experience with AWS, Terraform, GitHub, Jira, Okta, and SailPoint is preferred. • You are driven to modernize testing methodologies, utilizing data analytics and automation to reduce reliance on manual processes and enhance control coverage. • You work well in a cross-functional environment. You can articulate complex control findings to engineers and explain complex technical risks to finance stakeholders. Nice to Have: Interested? Find out more: • How we work – a practical guide • DEI @ Wise • Wise Tech Stack (2025 update) • See what it's like to work at Wise London! • Our Engineering career map • Wise Engineering – [Upgrade to PRO to see link] What do we offer:  • Starting salary: £65,000 - £85,000 annually + RSUs • Wise Benefits #LI-AB3 #LI-Hybrid