Technology Integrated Audit, Officer at State Street

IT Audit Officer (Application Technology)

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an IT Auditor who will be responsible for working on audit engagements that focus on business risk and related application technology for specific business divisions and/or functions. In this role you will work with team members to understand business risks and related IT general controls, including interface controls, logical access controls, change management, backup and recovery, and application controls (e.g. systematic validations, interfaces).

The main objective of an audit is to provide management with independent, objective assurance regarding the design and operating effectiveness of the system of internal controls to mitigate both business and IT-related risks. The audit follows a collaborative approach, with business and IT audit team members jointly conducting the majority of internal and client-facing planning, control assessment, testing, and reporting activities. In this role you will be based out of Bangalore, India.

Due to the role requirements this job needs to be performed primarily in the office with some flex work opportunities available.

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 an IT Audit, Officer you will

• Perform audit work as assigned, leveraging Corporate Audit’s risk based methodology to assess risks and controls and validate the adequacy of the design of controls.

• Devise effective and efficient tests of key controls, executes and documents audit tests and concludes on the effective operation of controls.

• Take part in audit scoping procedures, specifically Identification of IT dependencies.

• Assist in leading control walkthroughs and executing controls assessments.

• Execute testing of IT general and automated application controls.

• Coach less experienced staff.

• Stay abreast of industry and technical matters and efficiently and effectively apply applicable new developments in audit projects.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Motivated self-starter and intellectual curiosity.

• Excellent analytical, written communication, interpersonal, organizational and presentation skills.

• Detail and deadline oriented.

• Ability to establish an environment conducive to continuous innovation

• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.

• Ability to comprehend both technology and operational risks.

• IT General Controls testing experience (user administration, business continuity /disaster recovery, system development lifecycle controls)

• Application Controls assessment and testing experience (data input and validation controls, validation of system processing through technics such as review of UAT / QA testing documentation, data interface testing, etc.)

Education & Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the following areas is desirable: Financial Services, Anti-Money Laundering, Compliance, and/or Enterprise Risk Management related processes and technology, Database Technology, technical application background.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, or Computer Science, Information Assurance or related field.

• CISA, CPA, CIA or other applicable certification preferred.

• Two plus years of experience in Public Accounting, IT Audit, Consulting, or Business Process Engineering preferred, ideally in the Financial Services industry.

About State Street

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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