State Street - AVP/Officer - IT Audit

Audit Manager Job Requirements:

The audit manager is responsible for successfully planning, executing and completing audits according to a risk-based approach, recommending internal control improvements that may include operational enhancements or efficiencies, and preparing audit reports.

The audit manager must demonstrate knowledge of financial and operational internal control methodologies and terminologies (e.g. COSO); process and control industry standards; risk management practices and techniques; and internal audit process, technology and tools for planning, design, performance, testing and reporting.

The audit manager must display a high degree of professionalism and leadership and possess proficient organizational, analytical and project management skills. The audit manager must be able to manage complexity, to multi-task and work independently in non-routine situations.

The audit manager will facilitate effective communication and coordination with business management at all levels and must have excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and presentation skills.

The audit manager will develop a thorough understanding and knowledge base of the company's operations, establish effective business relationships within the company and assist management in the understanding and adaptation of internal control principles.

The audit manager will have strong team leadership skills which include creating an environment of trust, soliciting diverse views from team members and coaching and developing staff through timely meaningful feedback.

The audit manager will maintain a current knowledge of audit industry practices and ensure best practices are always considered.

Skills and Qualifications:

Candidates should have Financial Services Audit experience in either Big 4 Public Accounting or Corporate Internal Audit.

Professional audit certifications preferred; a CPA, CIA or CISA is a plus

Bachelors degree required

Audit experience in Financial services industry, auditing: asset management, mutual funds, institutional investment, private wealth management, custody, treasury, global securities services, foreign exchange, securities lending, investment manager solutions, capital markets, corporate, trading, derivatives and compliance

Travel

This role will travel up to 25 percent domestically and internationally