Audit Manager, Corporate Audit recruitment
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 Job Requirements
* The audit manager is responsible for successfully planning, executing and completing audits according to a risk-based approach, recommending internal control improvements that may include operational enhancements or efficiencies, and preparing audit reports.
* The audit manager must demonstrate knowledge of financial and operational internal control methodologies and terminologies (e.g. COSO); process and control industry standards; risk management practices and techniques; and internal audit process, technology and tools for planning, design, performance, testing and reporting.
* The audit manager must display a high degree of professionalism and leadership and possess proficient organizational, analytical and project management skills. The audit manager must be able to manage complexity, to multi-task and work independently in non-routine situations.
* The audit manager will facilitate effective communication and coordination with business management at all levels and must have excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and presentation skills.
* The audit manager will develop a thorough understanding and knowledge base of the company’s operations, establish effective business relationships within the company and assist management in the understanding and
adaptation of internal control principles.
* The audit manager will have strong team leadership skills which include creating an environment of trust, soliciting diverse views from team members and coaching and developing staff through timely meaningful feedback.
* The audit manager will maintain a current knowledge of audit industry practices and ensure best practices are always considered.
Skills and Qualifications
* Audit experience in either public accounting or internal audit. Professional audit certifications preferred; a CPA, CIA or CISA is a plus
* Bachelor’s degree required
* Financial services industry experience: asset management, mutual funds, institutional investment, private wealth management, custody, treasury, global securities services, foreign exchange, securities lending, investment manager solutions, capital markets, corporate, trading, derivatives and compliance
Travel
This role will travel up to 25 percent domestically and internationally to places such as Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Luxembourg, Japan, Poland, and the United Kingdom.