Who we are looking for

State Street Global Technology Services (GTS) is seeking a skilled and proven Controls Assurance, Vice President to support a revamped controls assurance program to ensure implementation of the right level of standards and policies. This candidate should have experience delivering outcomes with operational excellence.  The candidate should have experience with company risk and controls assurance; they will work across business lines and with the second and third-line partners to help improve our risk management standing.

What you will be responsible for

• Assist with the review and enhancement of current standards to fulfill regulatory expectations
• Review end-to-end processes that are operating in the GTS environment to assess effectiveness around supporting the standards
• Review the control effectiveness from a process effectiveness perspective
• Help to remediate document gaps against optimal process effectiveness
• Support remediation actions or supporting strategic programs necessary to address gaps
• Provide regular status updates and supporting project management reports; deliver reporting for senior management

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Knowledge of Technology Risk and Cybersecurity frameworks and standards (COBIT, NIST & ITIL etc.,) is required.
• Familiar with and has experience managing, global initiatives including timelines, status, interdependencies, resource allocation, risk and issues management
• Flexibility to operate in a constant changing environment
• Ability to operate in an agile manner to address challenges that come up
• Strong project planning skills and expertise in program management, across multiple work-streams
• Candidate is knowledgeable with effective business writing methods and techniques and can clearly articulate impactful messaging
• Skilled in producing reporting for senior
• Candidate can work independently while sharing expertise with colleagues and others
• Ability to solve complex problems with support from management
• Manages stakeholder needs and expectations while providing consistent and regular communications with support from management
• Supports the fulfillment of organizational strategies and objectives
• Able to effectively balance multiple tasks through careful prioritization
• Candidate can work collaboratively with others to produce a quality work product
• Advanced MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Information Technology, IT Security, Risk Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 8 - 10 years proven experience with general risk management, auditing standards, and best practice.

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:

$110,000 - $185,000 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.

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