Auditor / Officer

About the role

We are looking for a Business/Operational Auditor, Officer (Auditor) to join our Investment Services (IS) Audit Team, providing audit coverage across various parts of the IS organization, including Global Delivery and the Chief Commercial Office. This role requires primarily office work with some flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Perform audit work in line with the Division’s risk-based methodology and the Institute of Internal Auditor’s standards to identify and understand risk;
• Determine control objectives and evaluate whether controls sufficiently address identified risks through various testing techniques;
• Obtain and analyze evidentiary data as a basis for drafting informed and objective opinions on the adequacy and effectiveness of controls under review;
• Escalate potential issues / obstacles to audit management along with proposed solutions;
• Develop and maintain understanding of internal State Street products and processes as well as relevant industry and regulatory topics;
• Develop relationships with audit clients and business partners across the lines of defense; serve as the primary audit contact for assigned area in individual audit engagements;
• Contribute to change initiatives through active participation in working groups and adoption of practices in day-to-day responsibilities;
• Aid in the onboarding of audit staff.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in Public Accounting, Internal Auditing, or State Street Investment Services;
• Bachelor’s degree, preferable in finance, accounting or related field;
• Advanced degree or certification (CFA, FRM, CPA, CIA) preferred;
• Experience executing or custody banking or fund accounting;
• Experience in auditing information technology general controls.

Additional Requirements

While majority of the time you will work from your primary location, some domestic and international travel may be required to a variety of locations where State Street operates.

What We Value

• The ability to operate in a complex, non-routine and fast-paced environment that requires working independently and as part of a team;
• Experience or familiarity with custody banking and/or fund accounting;
• Clear demonstration of proficiency in evaluating business processes, identifying inherent risk and testing associated internal controls;
• A high degree of professionalism and proficient organizational, analytical, problem-solving and project management skills;
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and presentation skills;
• Proven ability to research, interpret and apply regulatory requirements.

About State Street

State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients. We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.