SOC Program Strategy & Execution Lead - Chief Risk Office

SOC Program Strategy & Execution Lead - Chief Risk Office Location New York Business Area Legal, Compliance, and Risk Ref # 10051516

• Description & Requirements
• Our Team
• Bloomberg's Risk and Compliance functions play a critical role in supporting the firm's businesses, clients, and global operations.

We partner closely with Technology, Engineering, Legal, and Business stakeholders to manage complex risk and control environments in a fast-paced, highly regulated landscape. Our teams value collaboration, clear accountability, and pragmatic risk management, and we work together to deliver outcomes that scale with the firm. The Risk and Compliance Shared Services (RCSS) team supports firmwide programs that require strong coordination, governance, and stakeholder engagement. We are seeking a SOC Program Strategy & Execution Lead to help drive the delivery, coordination, and continuous improvement of Bloomberg's System and Organization Controls (SOC) reporting program.

• What's the Role?
• As the SOC Program Strategy & Execution Lead, you will be responsible for coordinating and driving the end-to-end delivery of Bloomberg's SOC reporting program, while contributing to its ongoing development and improvement.

This role is execution-focused and requires strong program management and cross-functional coordination skills. You will work closely with stakeholders across Technology, Engineering, Legal, Product, Risk, Compliance, Internal Audit, and external auditors to align on scope, timelines, and deliverables, and to ensure audit-ready outcomes. In addition to supporting delivery, you will help identify opportunities to enhance governance, streamline processes, and improve how controls and supporting evidence are managed across the SOC program. You will operate at both a detailed, hands-on level and a broader program level, helping ensure consistent, high-quality execution across reporting cycles. This is a senior individual contributor role that relies on influence, organization, and strong communication rather than direct people management.

• We'll Trust You To
• _SOC Program Execution & Coordination_ + Coordinate the end-to-end SOC reporting process, including planning, scoping, timelines, and deliverables across multiple control domains + Partner with Technology, Engineering, and subject matter experts to gather, review, and organize control documentation and supporting evidence + Track progress against SOC milestones, proactively identifying risks, delays, or dependencies and driving resolution + Serve as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders and external auditors to ensure alignment on expectations and deliverables + Support audit fieldwork by coordinating requests, facilitating discussions, and ensuring timely responses to auditor inquiries + Monitor and track remediation activities identified through SOC reports, ensuring clear ownership and timely follow-up _Program Improvement & Governance_ + Contribute to the development and refinement of SOC program processes, documentation standards, and governance practices + Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve coordination, and enhance audit readiness across teams + Support the development of the SOC program roadmap, including incremental improvements to scope, controls, and reporting approach + Help ensure consistency in how controls, risks, and supporting artifacts are documented and maintained + Stakeholder Engagement & Communication + Communicate program status, risks, and key updates clearly to stakeholders, including senior management + Translate audit and control requirements into practical guidance for partner teams + Build strong working relationships across functions to drive alignment and accountability without direct authority •You'll Need To Have•+ Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Technology, Risk Management, or a related field + 8-10 years of experience in risk management, compliance, audit, technology risk, or operational risk within a regulated or complex environment + Working knowledge of SOC 1 and/or SOC 2 reporting, including familiarity with control concepts and audit expectations + Experience coordinating audits, assurance programs, or control assessments across multiple stakeholders + Strong program management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines + Experience partnering with Technology or Engineering teams to support control or audit-related activities + Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders + Experience working with external auditors or third-party assessors •We'd Love to See•+ Experience supporting SOC audits or similar assurance programs + Familiarity with Trust Services Criteria (security, availability, confidentiality, etc.

) + Exposure to operational resilience, continuity, or third-party risk frameworks + Experience in Financial Services, FinTech, or other regulated industries + Comfort working in fast-paced, evolving environments with shifting priorities Salary Range = 130,000 - 180,000 USD Annual + Benefits + Bonus The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. We offer one of the most comprehensive and generous benefits plans available and offer a range of total rewards that may include merit increases, incentive compensation (exempt roles only), paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, life insurance, and various wellness programs, among others. The Company does not provide benefits directly to contingent workers/contractors and interns. Discover what makes Bloomberg unique - watch our for an inside look at our culture, values, and the people behind our success.

Bloomberg is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, parental or caring status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or parental leave, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Bloomberg is a disability inclusive employer. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for the recruitment process. If you would prefer to discuss this confidentially, please email amer_recruit@bloomberg.net