Controls Assurance Automation

Who we are looking for:

The Controls Assurance Automation, AVP is responsible for assessing, monitoring, and automating the organization’s internal controls. This role ensures alignment with regulatory requirements, and operational efficiencies, while fostering innovation in risk management processes through technology integration.

What you will be responsible for:

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Execution: Conduct control testing, monitoring, and documentation activities. Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation.

• Automation Implementation: Deploy tools that enhance control testing efficiency.

• Optimize workflows for testing and reporting.

• Risk Identification: Assist in identifying emerging risks and evaluating control effectiveness. Recommend corrective actions to address deficiencies.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as a point of contact for internal and external audits related to controls assurance. Collaborate with business units to ensure adherence to controls.

• Reporting and Insights: Generate insights from control testing results and prepare detailed reports for leadership. Maintain data accuracy and integrity in all reporting activities.

What we value:

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

• Ability to interact with and communicate professionally with management in multiple regions.

• Good verbal and written communication skills, ability to express ideas and understand workflows.

• Time management skills, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

• Experience with a GTS tool such as Archer a plus.

• Experience in creating process flows, identifying controls, creating management information in power point decks.

• Must have the ability to operate in a deadline-oriented environment with simultaneous deliverables.

• Must be detail-oriented.

• Experience working in the Financial industry preferred, but not required.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Information Technology, IT Security, Risk Management, Business or a related field

• 7+ years of experience in controls assurance, risk management, or automation roles. Experience with automation tools, such as RPA and data analytics platforms.

Are you the right candidate? Yes!

We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don’t necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.

Why this role is important to us

Our technology function, Global Technology Services (GTS), is vital to State Street and is the key enabler for our business to deliver data and insights to our clients. We’re driving the company’s digital transformation and expanding business capabilities using industry best practices and advanced technologies such as cloud, artificial intelligence and robotics process automation.

We offer a collaborative environment where technology skills and innovation are valued in a global organization. We’re looking for top technical talent to join our team and deliver creative technology solutions that help us become an end-to-end, next-generation financial services company.

Join us if you want to grow your technical skills, solve real problems and make your mark on our industry.

About State Street

What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. 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.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you. State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers

Salary Range:

$90,000 - $142,500 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.

Job Application Disclosure:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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