Assistant Vice President - IT Audit & Technology Risk

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an Assistant Vice President (AVP) with IT Audit and Technology Risk experience to join the Global Issue Assurance (GIA) Team, which is part of State Street’s Corporate Audit function. Corporate Audit serves as an independent assurance function that evaluates the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls across the enterprise.

The GIA team monitors and validates the remediation of audit findings, ensuring risks are managed in accordance with corporate policies, local regulations, and industry best practices. As a member of the GIA team, you will be responsible for the end-to-end validation of remediation plans primarily for Global Technology Services (GTS). This role involves assessing internal controls and reviewing evidence to verify the adequacy of remediation activities. Additionally, you will produce detailed closure memos summarizing the validation results and communicate the outcomes to Corporate Audit and Business stakeholders. The issue validation will be performed in accordance with State Street’s audit methodology and regulatory expectations. You will also support audit management by providing effective governance and oversight of audit issue validation globally.

This role is based in Bengaluru-India and will require collaboration with global teams.

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining plays a vital role in the overall success of the organization. Across the globe, institutional investors rely 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. In your role, you will help us build resilience and execute day-to-day deliverables at our best. Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for

This role involves a variety of tasks that are crucial for maintaining the quality, integrity, and effectiveness of the GIA team. As an AVP you will:

• Validate corporate audit findings across technology governance, cyber security, identity & access management, infrastructure, and platform controls to ensure the actions are effective and sustainable.

• Assess design and operating effectiveness of remediation actions and supporting evidence to draft informed and objective opinions on the adequacy and effectiveness of controls.

• Engage with audit teams and GTS stakeholders to assess and challenge appropriate remediation plans and support timely issue closure.

• Identify recurring themes and risk trends to support management insights and continuous improvement.

• Escalate potential issues or obstacles which may arise, to audit management along with proposed solutions to address them.

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with audit teams and fostering trust and collaboration.

• Cultivate an atmosphere of collaboration and communication while equipping team members with the necessary tools for success.

• Coach and mentor junior audit staff as part of their ongoing development.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

• The ability to operate in a complex, non-routine and fast-paced environment that requires working independently and as part of a team.

• Experience in developing and managing project strategy, leading team efforts, overseeing deliverables, resolving issues, and prioritizing actions.

• Ability to clearly demonstrate proficiency in critically evaluating business processes, identifying inherent risk, and testing associated internal controls.

• A high degree of professionalism and proficient organizational, analytical, problem solving and project management skills.

• Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and presentation skills.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• 10–12 years of experience in IT Audit, cyber security, access management, infrastructure, and technology governance Risk Assurance, preferably within financial services industry

• Strong understanding of IT controls and technology risks, particularly in large enterprise technology environments

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC, or CIA are preferred.

About State Street

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. 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. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

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.

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