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Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking a Business / Operational Auditor, Officer to join State Street's Corporate Audit team. In this role, you will help provide independent assurance over key Corporate Finance functions that support the firm's financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and strategic objectives. This includes audit coverage across Global Accounting Operations, Controllership, Regulatory Reporting, Procurement, Third-Party Risk Management, Corporate Tax, Corporate Strategy, and Investor Relations.

As part of a global audit organization, you will work alongside experienced professionals to evaluate risks, assess internal controls, and provide insights that help strengthen governance and operational effectiveness across the enterprise. This role offers broad exposure to critical finance processes, senior stakeholders, and the evolving regulatory environment of a leading global financial services organization.

This position is based in Boston, Massachusetts and follows a hybrid work model with four days in the office and one day working remotely.

Why This Role Is Important

Corporate Finance plays a critical role in supporting State Street's financial reporting, regulatory obligations, operational resilience, and strategic decision-making. As part of Corporate Audit, you will independently assess the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control frameworks across these important functions.

Your work will help identify emerging risks, strengthen controls, and support management in maintaining a strong control environment. This role provides the opportunity to gain insight into a broad range of finance and operational activities while collaborating with leaders across Finance, Risk, Compliance, and Corporate functions.

For professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of the financial services industry and develop a broad enterprise perspective, this role offers valuable exposure to complex global processes, regulatory expectations, and strategic initiatives that impact the organization.

What You Will Be Responsible For

As a Business / Operational Auditor, Officer, you will contribute to the execution of risk-based audits across State Street's Corporate Finance organization, helping management identify, assess, and respond to risks while improving the effectiveness of internal controls and business processes.

You will:

• Execute audits covering Global Accounting Operations, Controllership, Regulatory Reporting, Procurement, Third-Party Risk Management, Corporate Tax, Corporate Strategy, Investor Relations, and other Corporate Finance activities.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of financial and operational controls and assess the adequacy of governance and risk management practices.
• Analyze business processes, control environments, and data to identify emerging risks, process inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop clear, well-supported audit observations and communicate findings effectively to management and audit leadership.
• Partner with stakeholders to evaluate remediation plans and validate the implementation of sustainable corrective actions
• Leverage data analytics and technology-enabled audit techniques to enhance audit quality, efficiency, and risk coverage.
• Execute audit engagements in accordance with Corporate Audit methodology and Institute of Internal Auditors standards.
• Stay informed of industry developments, regulatory changes, and emerging risks affecting financial services and corporate finance functions.

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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