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Who we are looking for

We are looking for an Business/ Operational Auditor, Officer, who will work with a team of professionals to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of controls designed to ensure the businesses are complying with relevant regulatory requirements and corporate policy and procedures. This position is focused on assurance coverage of Corporate Finance, including Global Accounting, Controllership, Regulatory Reporting, Procurement, Third Party Risk Management, Corporate Tax, Corporate Strategy and Investor Relations. In this role you will be based out in Boston, Massachusetts.

This role can be performed in a hybrid model, 4 days onsite 1 day remote, where you can balance work from home and office to match your needs and role requirements.

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining plays an important 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. To make that happen we need teams like yours to help navigate employees and the organization as a whole. In your role you will strive for cutting-edge solutions, that are straightforward and scalable. 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

As Business/ Operational Auditor, Officer you will

• Perform audit work using the division's audit methodology to identify and evaluate risk, determine control objectives and verify the extent to which client control techniques meet objectives.

• Obtain and analyze evidentiary data as a basis for drafting an informed, objective opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of controls of the activities being reviewed.

• Review and appraise corrective actions taken to improve deficient conditions.

• Ensure that audits are completed in compliance with the Corporate Audit Department and Institute of Internal Auditor standards, e.g. prepare the work papers as required, use data analytical techniques, analyze the root cause, draft meaningful audit results.

• Maintain a current knowledge of audit industry practices and ensure best practices are always considered.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and work independently.

• Demonstrate proficiency in evaluating and testing internal controls and in applying risk based audit skills to business units globally.

• High degree of professionalism and proficient organizational, analytical and project management skills.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of internal audit and/or public accounting experience performing risk-based audits within financial services, with exposure to corporate finance functions (e.g., regulatory reporting, controllership, procurement, or related operational areas).
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, regulatory reporting requirements, and key financial and operational controls.
• Experience auditing complex, multi-entity or global processes, including coordination across stakeholders.
• Experience assessing end-to-end process design, evaluating control effectiveness (design and operating), and performing root cause analysis.
• Working knowledge of COSO, SOX, and enterprise risk management frameworks.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis techniques to identify anomalies, trends, and insights; experience with SQL, ACL, or Python a plus.
• Experience using audit management systems (e.g., MetricStream, Workiva, Archer, TeamMate, or similar).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate audit results and risks to senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to draft high-quality audit findings, evaluate remediation plans, and validate sustainable corrective actions.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• CPA, CIA, or other relevant professional certification preferred.

Salary Range:

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.

Employees are eligible to participate in State Street's comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.

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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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