Global Treasury Audit, Senior Associate

State Street•Boston, MA

About The Position

The Global Treasury Audit, Senior Associate joins the Global Treasury Audit team to provide independent, objective assurance over the design and operating effectiveness of controls supporting Global Treasury activities, including governance, risk management, policies, management reporting and board reporting. The role applies sound audit judgment, produces clear and well-supported workpapers, and communicates effectively with business partners. The position executes risk-based audit work in accordance with Corporate Audit methodology and applicable Institute of Internal Auditors standards. It assesses risks and controls, performs controls testing, documents evidence and conclusions, and maintains knowledge of Global Treasury risks, regulatory expectations and industry practices, particularly in liquidity risk, asset-liability management and interest rate risk. The role builds constructive relationships across the lines of defense while preserving audit independence and objectivity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics or a related field.
Direct, hands-on experience executing controls testing, including design assessment, operating effectiveness testing, evidence evaluation and workpaper documentation.
Demonstrated proficiency in evaluating business processes, identifying inherent and residual risk, and testing associated internal controls.
Strong written documentation skills, including the ability to link risks, controls, testing procedures, evidence and conclusions.
Ability to independently manage multiple priorities, meet commitments and escalate obstacles early in a fast-paced environment.
Sound judgment, analytical thinking, attention to detail and a disciplined approach to evidence retention and audit methodology.
Clear, factual and concise written and verbal communication, including communication with senior management and regulators.
Ability to research, interpret and apply regulatory requirements and supervisory expectations relevant to Global Treasury.
Collaborative approach and ability to provide clear direction and review feedback to audit team members.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree or certification, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation or its equivalent.

Responsibilities

Execute risk-based audit work in accordance with Corporate Audit methodology and applicable Institute of Internal Auditors standards.
Identify key risks and control objectives, and assess whether controls are appropriately designed to address those risks.
Plan and perform controls testing, including walkthroughs, sample selection, inspection of evidence, reperformance and evaluation of operating effectiveness.
Document audit procedures, evidence, results and conclusions in clear, complete and regulator-ready workpapers that support the audit opinion.
Apply professional skepticism to assess the quality, completeness and reliability of evidence, and challenge unsupported or inconsistent explanations.
Build constructive relationships across the lines of defense while maintaining audit independence and objectivity.
Maintain current knowledge of Global Treasury risks, regulatory expectations and industry practices, particularly in liquidity risk, asset-liability management and interest rate risk.
Research, interpret and apply regulatory requirements and supervisory expectations relevant to Global Treasury.
Provide clear direction and review feedback to audit team members.

Benefits

Retirement savings plan (401K) with company match.
Insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages.
Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, short-term disability, and family care responsibilities.
Access to the Employee Assistance Program.
Incentive compensation, including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans).
Eligibility for certain tax-advantaged savings plans.
Inclusive development opportunities.
Flexible work-life support.
Paid volunteer days.
Vibrant employee networks.