Hybrid Business Operational Audit, Assistant Vice President

at State Street

• Job title: Business Operational Audit, Assistant Vice President
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, London, United Kingdom

About the role

• Audit Manager leading audit engagements for Investment Services and Client Assets at State Street. Overseeing all aspects of audits and guiding teams through planning, assessments, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, oversee and execute audits according to the Division’s risk-based audit methodology, other internal standards and industry practices.
• Supervise and direct the execution of risk and control assessments, along with the effective and efficient testing of key controls.
• Review audit workpapers to ensure execution in line with internal standards and that conclusions are properly supported.
• Draft audit reports that clearly communicate overall conclusion, including: key risks, identified issues and their root cause, and impact on overall business strategy.
• Work in partnership with business area management to communicate expectations and manage any project issues that may arise during the audit engagement.
• Escalate potential and identified issues to senior management timely and work with business management to develop and negotiate solutions.
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of assigned areas of responsibility, including key technology, products, organizational activities, regulatory environment and global footprint.
• Establish and maintain strong and effective client relationships with business management across the lines of defense and assist management in understanding and implementing / maintaining internal control principles.
• Contribute to change initiatives through active participation in working groups and adoption of practices in day-to-day responsibilities.
• Coach and mentor audit staff as part of their ongoing development.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in External Auditing, Internal Auditing, or relevant first or second line role.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferable in finance, accounting or related field.
• Advanced degree or certification (ACA, CFA, FRM, CPA, CIA) preferred.
• Experience executing or auditing IS, GD and/or CASS activities.
• Experience in auditing information technology general controls.

Benefits

• Generous medical care
• Insurance and savings plans
• Flexible Work Programs
• Development programs
• Educational support
• Paid volunteer days
• Matching gift programs
• Employee networks