Global Treasury Audit, Officer

State Street • Quincy, MA

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About The Position

The Global Treasury Audit, Officer will assist with providing independent, objective assurance over the design and execution of the Bank’s Global Treasury practices established through Treasury’s internal infrastructure, frameworks, policies, management reporting, and board reporting. In this role, the individual will carry out a variety of responsibilities, which include: interfacing with business partners, executing control design assessments, utilizing data analytics to assist with operational effectiveness testing, developing audit test conclusions and drafting summary observations. The individual will also lead audit project teams and serve as primary contact to business on some occasions. The individual will also support initiatives such as building and leveraging dashboards and data analytics for continuous monitoring and oversight. This role is based in Boston, MA or Toronto, CAN. Candidates will be experienced in sound liquidity and interest rate risk management and governance practices within the financial services industry. The successful candidate must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, communicate clearly to Executive Management and Regulators, and already possess strong auditing capabilities. The audit team plays an important role in the overall success of the organization. Across the globe, the firm, relies on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability; regulators rely upon us to provide assurance that the bank operates in a manner that is compliant with key banking regulations to properly manage risks to the company and the global financial systems.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Public Accounting, Internal Auditing, or first- or second-line Treasury / Risk roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field.
• The ability to manage complexity, effectively prioritize multiple tasks and work independently on non-routine situations and in a face-paced environment.
• Ability to clearly demonstrate 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 related to Global Treasury and Liquidity.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree or certification, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation or its equivalent preferred.
• Prior experience working with data analytics and/or auditing information technology controls.

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 effectives of controls under review.
• Use data analytics to assist with operating effectiveness testing and continuous monitoring.
• Draft audit issues that clearly outline the identified issue and underlying root cause.
• Escalate potential issues / obstacles to audit management along with proposed solutions.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of liquidity risk sound business practices and regulatory expectations and requirements.
• 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 and serve as auditor in charge of certain engagements.
• Contribute to change initiatives through active participation in working groups and adoption of practices in day-to-day responsibilities.

Benefits

• Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive.
• Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks.
• You’ll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs.
• And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.
• You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees