IT Senior Auditor, Application and Integrated Audit

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

Information Technology Senior Auditor, Application and Integrated Audit

IT Application and Integration Audit Team

The IT Application and Integrated Audit Team is responsible for conducting application risk and control assessments to new and existing business systems and applications as well as integrated audit (Information Technology and Business Audits)  in Global Services, Global Markets and State Street Global Advisors.

Information Technology Senior Auditor, Application and Integrated Audit

*    The IT Senior Auditor will be part of the IT Application and Integration Audit Team.

*    Participates in audits to ensure work is performed in accordance with COSO Integrated Framework, COBIT and the Division and IIA standards and meet Division deadlines.

*    Plans, performs risk assessment, field work and reporting and reviews memos to ensure clear communication of risks and issues and presents to senior management by audit team.

*    Assists in the development and maintenance of partnerships with senior executives within client groups to effectively achieve business results and manage complex audit activities.

*     Conducts periodic performance reviews; provides ongoing counsel, training, development and motivation. 

*    He/she is proficient at staying abreast of technical matters and efficiently and effectively applying applicable new developments in their technical field to internal audits or projects.

*    This position requires a proactive client focus in order to help prevent control breakdowns.

Qualifications

*   Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field. CISA, CPA, CIA or other applicable certification preferred.

*   Must have CISA or be willing to take the CISA exam within 1 year

*    Minimum 5 years specialized systems, technical audit and/or related experience including 2+ years experience managing complex audit operations or related projects.

*    Knowledge of multiple software/hardware platforms and systems.

*    Thorough knowledge of Institute of Internal Auditors and Division standards.

*    Thorough knowledge of COSO, AICPA, COBIT, Sarbanes-Oxley and SAS70 standards and laws and regulations applicable to the assigned area of responsibility.

*   Experience in developing and running integrated audits in the financial industry and utilizing Computer-Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATS) for testing

*   Experience in utilizing a risk-based audit approach

*   Ability to establish an environment conducive to continuous innovation

*   Ability to build a strong cohesive team and to coordinate and interact positively with other teams in the audit department. 

*    Excellent analytical, written communication, interpersonal, organizational and presentation skills.  Strong client relationship and employee management skills.

*    Detail and deadline oriented.

*    Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.

Travel:

Travel both domestically and international to State Street locations around the global. Travel will range up to 25 % annually.

August 2, 2013 • Tags:  • Posted in: Financial

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