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About the Role

This role leads audit engagements focused in the Capital Markets space, overseeing teams through all aspects of the audit, and contributing to staff development and departmental initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Plan, oversee and execute audits according to the Division’s risk-based audit methodology, other internal standards and industry practices.
• Supervise and direct the execution of risk and control assessments, along with the effective and efficient testing of key controls.
• Review audit workpapers to ensure execution in line with internal standards and that conclusions are properly supported.
• Draft audit reports that clearly communicate overall conclusion, including: key risks, identified issues and their root cause, and impact on overall business strategy.
• Work in partnership with business area management to communicate expectations and manage any project issues that may arise during the audit engagement.
• Escalate potential and identified issues to senior management timely and work with business management to develop and negotiate solutions.
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of assigned areas of responsibility, including key technology, products, organizational activities, regulatory environment and global footprint.
• Establish and maintain strong and effective client relationships with business management across the lines of defense and assist management in understanding and implementing / maintaining internal control principles.
• Contribute to change initiatives through active participation in working groups and adoption of practices in day-to-day responsibilities.
• Coach and mentor audit staff as part of their ongoing development.

Requirements

• A high degree of professionalism with proven history of providing effective leadership to diverse teams.
• The ability to manage complexity, effectively prioritize multiple tasks and work independently in non-routine situations and in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem resolving, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, organizational and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize understanding of business processes into value added feedback on risk and control environment.
• Proven ability to research, interpret and apply regulatory requirements.
• Fluency in English - written and spoken.
• Some domestic and international travel may be required.

Skills

• Capital Markets
• Information technology general controls

Location

• London, UK

Work Type

• Hybrid

Experience Level

• 5+ years of experience in Public Accounting, Internal Auditing, or Capital Markets industry experience.

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree, preferable in finance, accounting or related field.
• Advanced degree or certification (CFA, FRM, CPA, CIA) preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive and comprehensive benefits packages.
• Generous medical care, insurance and savings plans.
• Flexible Work Programs.
• Development programs and educational support.
• Paid volunteer days.
• Matching gift programs.
• Access to employee networks.

About the Company

• State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world.
• For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people.
• We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.
• We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
• We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

Equal Opportunity

• State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
• As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.