Business​/Operational Audit, Officer

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for a 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 focuses on assurance coverage of Corporate Finance, including Global Accounting, Controllership, Regulatory Reporting, Procurement, Third Party Risk Management, Corporate Tax, Corporate Strategy and Investor Relations.

The role can be performed in a hybrid model, four days onsite and one day remote, and you will be based out in Boston, Massachusetts.

• 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 Auditors standards, prepare the work papers as required, use data analytical techniques, analyze the root cause and draft meaningful audit results.
• Maintain current knowledge of audit industry practices and ensure best practices are always considered.

• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and work independently.
• Proficiency in evaluating and testing internal controls and applying risk-based audit skills to global business units.
• High degree of professionalism and proficient organizational, analytical, and project management skills.

• 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., Metric Stream, Workiva, Archer, Team Mate, 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.

$65,000 - $113,750 Annual

Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes a retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional 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;

and eligibility for certain tax‑advantaged savings plans.

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.