The Technology Controls Assurance Team, as part of the First Line of Defense function, is responsible for driving effective technology risk management and controls assurance at State Street. The individual in this position will be responsible for testing internal IT controls throughout the year and supporting the objectives of multiple audit, risk, and compliance programs. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of IT general controls and an understanding of technology risk drivers within the Financial Services Industry.
What you will be responsible for:
As a Senior Technology Risk Analyst, you will:
- Examine key internal IT controls and evaluate control design and operating effectiveness in mitigating risk.
- Educate and mentor junior staff members in best practices and standard operating procedures associated with control assurance and test execution.
- Perform high-quality reviews of testing performed by junior colleagues.
- Adhere to standard control test methodologies and deliver quality test work papers to support testing conclusions.
- Work with IT process and control owners to understand and document internal IT controls.
- Support the management of the central IT Control Library within State Street’s GRC tool.
- Draft clear and meaningful findings, assessment reports, presentations, and other materials for Sr. Management.
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.
- Work in a hybrid system (3 days a week from the office).
- No Intra-day deadlines.
- Interesting, non-repetitive process.
- Employee savings plan.
- Premium life insurance package.
- VIP medical package.
- International operating environment.
- Language classes.
- Soft skills trainings.
- Technical workshops.
- Flexible working hours (restricted to the current business need).
These skills will help you succeed in this role:
- Expertise in IT General Controls and a sound understanding of IT platforms, applications, and related technology.
- Strong attention to detail with an analytical mind and solid problem-solving skills.
- Proven interpersonal, communication, and project management skills.
- Advanced MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
Education & Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, risk management, audit, a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in technology risk management, audit, and/or compliance.
- Risk and/or Audit certifications and/or related qualifications desired (i.e., CISA, CRISC, CISM, CISSP).
