Audit Manager, Asset Management
STATE STREET'S CORPORATE AUDIT DEPARTMENT
At State Street, our people are our most valuable -- and valued -- resource. We know that smart, skilled, productive employees are essential to our company's continued success. As a leading provider of financial services, with operations in 26 countries and more than 29,000 employees worldwide, we work hard to provide an environment where every employee feels engaged, valued, and well-equipped to reach their full potential.
State Street's Corporate Audit Department carefully recruits staff with a combination of backgrounds, including prior audit experience in internal and external audit practices, information technology or specialized areas such as regulatory compliance, securities trading and operations. As a member of State Street Corporation's Audit Division you will be part of a team where collaboration is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued. We offer flexible schedules, continuous training, global exposure and multiple opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Our team of professionals is responsible for providing independent, objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value, minimize risk and improve the overall control environment of State Street Corporation and its subsidiaries. Our auditors interact and communicate regularly with executive management and have tremendous insight into all parts of the company's daily operations. Our audit team acts as:
Independent advisors--advising management on risks related to strategic initiatives, organization, process and systemic changes
Subject matter specialists and controls experts--providing knowledge and experience in key risk areas
Efficiency specialists--identifying inefficiencies in risk management and control design
Problem-solving partners--looking ahead to help management envision future risks and opportunities
Audit Manager, Corporate Audit - Investment Management / Asset Management
Corporate Audit
The mission of Corporate Audit is to provide the Board of Directors and management with independent and objective assessments of the design and operating effectiveness of the system of internal controls covering the integrity of the Company's financial statements and reports, compliance with laws, regulations, and corporate policies and the effective management of risks faced by the Company in executing on its strategic and tactical operating plans. Corporate Audit applies a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and recommend improvements to the design and operating effectiveness of State Street's global risk management, control and governance processes. The team is organized to deliver audit services to the Company's major businesses, including Asset Management (SSgA), Global Services, and Global Markets. Specialty teams within Corporate Audit also perform audit services related to controls over systems infrastructure, information technology applications and systems development projects, SAS 70 and regulatory requirements.
Audit Manager, Corporate Audit
* The Audit Manager oversees audit staff during audits and control consulting engagements globally that evaluate corporate management and operating practices in State Street Global Advisors (SSgA) (Investment Management / Asset Management Audits).
* The Audit Manager oversees audit planning, field work and audit reporting; and prepares reports, communicating findings and recommendations to line and senior management.
* The Audit Manager will review automated audit workpapers prepared by audit staff to ensure sound audit theory and compliance with the department's methodology.
* The Audit Manager will be responsible for the daily supervision of audit staff and responsible for the development of audit staff and the completion of performance evaluations.
* The Audit Manager ensure that reviews are completed in compliance with the Corporate Audit Department and Institute of Internal Auditor standards.
* The candidate requires good analytical, interpersonal, time management, research and communications skills.
* They must be able to effectively work with new and changing situations, including new industry regulations, where there may not always be a readily apparent solution.
* The Audit Manager must be able to view controls issues and concerns from the perspective of both the Audit Committee and Senior Management.
* The candidate must be capable of presenting results to senior management.
* The candidate will participate in various special projects.
* Financial Service industry experience: Asset Management, Investment Management
Skills and Qualifications:
* Six plus years of audit experience in either Public Accounting or Internal Audit.
* BS degree required.
* Audit experience in either Public Accounting or Internal Audit. Professional audit certifications preferred, CPA, CIA is a plus.
* Financial Service industry experience, Asset Management, Institutional Investment, Private Wealth Management, Trading, Derivatives and Compliance.
* Demonstrated technical abilities in select areas, audit, accounting, regulatory, compliance, etc.;.
Travel:
* This role will travel up to 25 % domestically and internationally.
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