Global Treasury Audit, Senior Associate

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an auditor with controls testing capability to join the Global Treasury Audit team. The Global Treasury Audit, Senior Associate will 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 successful candidate will apply sound audit judgment, produce clear and well-supported workpapers, and communicate effectively with business partners.

Why this role is important to us

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.

What you will be responsible for

As Global Treasury Audit, Senior Associate you will

• Execute risk-based audit work in accordance with Corporate Audit methodology and applicable Institute of Internal Auditors standards.
• Identify key risks and control objectives; 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.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• 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.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

The following are required

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

Salary Range

$52,000 - $87,880 Annual

The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our 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 our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.

Job Application Disclosure

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