What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Associate, Business Controls position at Sallie Mae?
When you join Sallie Mae, you become a champion for all students.
We’re on a mission to power confidence as students begin their unique journey. To help them plan their higher education, successfully finish, and prepare for life after school. To help them Start smart. Learn big.
Students need guidance navigating this important time in their life. They need someone who acknowledges that their education path is unique. They need a partner willing to evolve and not only meet but surpass their expectations. We’re changing. Because students need a better way.
We’re looking for people who are excited to drive this transformation. To break barriers and think of new ways to adapt, help, and create better experiences for students—and for each other.
This is where diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives matter. It’s where you’re empowered to bring your authentic self to work.
Feeling your best allows you to do your best. Our benefits take care of the whole you—from physical and mental to financial and professional. You’ll get opportunities to further your education and career, support for you and your family (including your pets!), paid time off to volunteer for the things that matter to you, and more.
We’re obsessed with impact and making a real difference. For us, that means putting relationships first, asking “why not?” when tackling challenges, and continuously learning new skills.
Come do more than join something, change something. For students, for future generations, for the future of education.
What You'll Contribute
Sallie Mae is looking for a risk professional to fill our Senior Associate, Business Controls Office (BCO) position within the Chief Operational Officer (COO) organization. As part of the first line of defense, this role is responsible for facilitating risk and control activities in partnership with various stakeholders. The Senior Associate, Business Controls will be responsible for supporting the implementation and maintenance of effective control systems, risk management practices, and compliance measures within a business unit.
What You'll Do
What You Have
Minimum education, skills and experience required.
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination by employers, in compensation and employment opportunities, against qualified individuals with disabilities who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the “essential functions” of a job. A function may be essential for any of several reasons, including: the job exists to perform that function, the employee holding the job was hired for his/her expertise in performing the function, or only a limited number of employees are available to perform that function.
Feeling Your Best Helps You Do Your Best
Our benefits take care of the whole you—so you can build your work around your life (not the other way around!).
Sallie Mae is proud to be an equal opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, gender identity, disability, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Click here to view the U.S. Pay Transparency Policy, here for federal job applicant notices, and here to view the California Employee Privacy Notice.
Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please call (855) 756-2007 and choose option 9. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
We’re on a mission to power confidence as students begin their unique journey. To help them plan their higher education, successfully finish, and prepare for life after school. To help them Start smart. Learn big.
Students need guidance navigating this important time in their life. They need someone who acknowledges that their education path is unique. They need a partner willing to evolve and not only meet but surpass their expectations. We’re changing. Because students need a better way.
We’re looking for people who are excited to drive this transformation. To break barriers and think of new ways to adapt, help, and create better experiences for students—and for each other.
This is where diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives matter. It’s where you’re empowered to bring your authentic self to work.
Feeling your best allows you to do your best. Our benefits take care of the whole you—from physical and mental to financial and professional. You’ll get opportunities to further your education and career, support for you and your family (including your pets!), paid time off to volunteer for the things that matter to you, and more.
We’re obsessed with impact and making a real difference. For us, that means putting relationships first, asking “why not?” when tackling challenges, and continuously learning new skills.
Come do more than join something, change something. For students, for future generations, for the future of education.
What You'll Contribute
Sallie Mae is looking for a risk professional to fill our Senior Associate, Business Controls Office (BCO) position within the Chief Operational Officer (COO) organization. As part of the first line of defense, this role is responsible for facilitating risk and control activities in partnership with various stakeholders. The Senior Associate, Business Controls will be responsible for supporting the implementation and maintenance of effective control systems, risk management practices, and compliance measures within a business unit.
What You'll Do
- Assist in the execution of control strategies, frameworks, and policies to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with internal and external requirements within a business unit
- Assist in identifying business process risks and mitigating controls within multiple Operations areas
- Support the documentation of control procedures, including control narratives, process flows, and control testing results
- Coordinate and participate in risk assessments and contribute to the development and implementation of risk mitigation strategies.
- Assist in monitoring control performance indicators, analyzing trends, and preparing reports on control effectiveness and risk exposures.
- Contribute to the integration of controls into business processes, systems, and projects by collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Support training initiatives to enhance awareness and understanding of control policies, procedures, and best practices among employees.
What You Have
Minimum education, skills and experience required.
- Understanding of internal control frameworks and regulations, including COSO, SOX, and other relevant standards with 2 or more years of experience in internal controls, audit, or related field.
- Ability to collaborate with other control professionals to assess, document, and test controls.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve control issues.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate with colleagues and management.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple priorities and competing demands.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- 3 or more years of experience in internal controls, audit, or related field.
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination by employers, in compensation and employment opportunities, against qualified individuals with disabilities who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the “essential functions” of a job. A function may be essential for any of several reasons, including: the job exists to perform that function, the employee holding the job was hired for his/her expertise in performing the function, or only a limited number of employees are available to perform that function.
Feeling Your Best Helps You Do Your Best
Our benefits take care of the whole you—so you can build your work around your life (not the other way around!).
- Competitive base salaries
- Bonus incentives
- Generous PTO, Floating Holidays and 12 Federal Holidays observed
- Support for financial-well-being and retirement 401k with employer match
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and more
- Employer paid short-term/long-term disability and basic life insurance
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
- Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs
- Free access to on-site staffed fitness centers (in Delaware) and gym subsidy (for locations outside Delaware)
- Confidential counseling support (EAP), Health Advocacy services and Wellness program with financial incentives
- Tuition Reimbursement and Family Scholarship Programs
- Career development and training opportunities
Sallie Mae is proud to be an equal opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, gender identity, disability, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Click here to view the U.S. Pay Transparency Policy, here for federal job applicant notices, and here to view the California Employee Privacy Notice.
Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please call (855) 756-2007 and choose option 9. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
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