Business/Operational Audit

State Street Corporation • Boston, MA

237d • $117,645 - $200,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Business/Operational Audit position at State Street Bank and Trust Company involves leading audit engagements and overseeing project teams. The role requires defining and executing audit project strategies, conducting risk and control assessments, and reporting audit results to business lines and senior management. Specific duties include collaborating with business auditors to understand risks and controls in Global Markets and technology areas, performing audits and special projects, providing consultation on IT and data analytics, executing technical reviews, and recommending internal control improvements. The position also emphasizes strong team leadership, personal development, and maintaining knowledge of audit best practices and regulatory expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of experience with assessment and testing of business and application controls and IT general controls, or 3 years with a Master's degree.
• Demonstrated experience in internal audit.
• Experience in operational processes and technology, automated business process controls.
• Proven knowledge of Capital Markets including foreign exchange and currency hedging.
• Experience using data analytics and dashboarding software, e.g., PowerBI.
• Experience developing multi-year audit plans and performing risk assessments.
• Knowledge of financial and operational internal control methodologies (e.g., COSO and COBIT).
• Experience producing high-quality audit reports.
• Experience assessing and advising on multijurisdictional regulations.
• Experience with cloud-based data security and regulatory guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements and oversee project teams.
• Define and execute audit project strategies.
• Conduct risk and control assessments and testing.
• Report audit results to business lines and senior management.
• Work with business auditors to understand risks and controls.
• Perform audits and special projects as a subject matter expert.
• Provide consultation on IT and data analytics matters.
• Execute technical reviews and support audit staff.
• Identify and assess risks and mitigating controls.
• Plan and execute audits according to a risk-based methodology.
• Analyze data and test results to evaluate internal control effectiveness.
• Facilitate communication with business management.
• Develop strong client relationships within business and IT organizations.
• Contribute to change initiatives with strategic significance.
• Demonstrate strong team leadership and mentoring skills.
• Invest in personal development and maintain knowledge of audit practices.

Benefits

• Tools to help balance professional and personal life.
• Paid volunteer days.
• Access to employee networks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree