Corporate Audit Integrated Data Analyst Officer

About Us

State Street is a leading global financial services provider, offering investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading, and investment management to institutional clients. We are committed to safeguarding and stewarding the investments of millions of people worldwide.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking an Integrated Audit Data Analyst, Officer to join our Corporate Audit Team. This role involves playing a data specialist part in dynamic, cross-functional teams responsible for executing internal audits across State Street’s business lines. You will support audit engagements by leveraging data analytics under the direction of an audit project lead. This position requires a blend of audit skills and data analytics understanding to assess control designs, test operational effectiveness, develop audit conclusions, and draft observations.

The Integrated Data Analyst will collaborate with the Data Analytics team and business audit teams to design data-driven test approaches and analyze results to identify potential control weaknesses. Additionally, you will contribute to onboarding and coaching junior staff and support departmental initiatives.

Why this role is important to us

The Corporate Audit team is crucial for the organization's success, providing assurance to institutional investors and regulators. We help manage risk, respond to challenges, and ensure compliance with key banking regulations. Your role will directly contribute to building resilience and executing deliverables at our best, making a significant impact in the financial services industry.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Leverage data analytics skills to perform audit work in line with risk-based methodology and Institute of Internal Auditor’s standards to identify and understand risk; determine control objectives; and evaluate control effectiveness through data analysis.
• Serve as a liaison between the Business Audit Team and the Data Analytics Team to ensure mutual understanding of business processes and data analytics capabilities, driving improved outcomes and establishing repeatable data analytics/continuous auditing use cases.
• Obtain and analyze evidentiary data to draft informed and objective opinions on the adequacy and effectiveness of controls under review, designing enhanced analytics approaches in partnership with central and business audit teams.
• Draft audit issues clearly outlining the identified issue and root cause, using data analysis to support conclusions and inferences regarding risk.
• Review corrective actions taken by management to improve deficient conditions.
• Escalate potential issues and obstacles to audit management with proposed solutions.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of State Street products, processes, industry and regulatory topics, and data analytics best practices.
• Understand State Street data constructs, systems, and processes to enhance data analytics-based auditing.
• Develop relationships with audit clients and business partners, serving as the primary audit contact for assigned areas in audit engagements.
• Contribute to change initiatives through active participation in working groups and adoption of new practices.
• Share successes and challenges with peer Integrated Data Analysts and the Data Analytics Team to improve the Data Analytics program.
• Assist in onboarding audit staff and coaching business auditors in data analytics usage.

What We Value

• Ability to operate independently and collaboratively in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Strong technical ability in AI and data science.
• Strong technical ability in data analysis and control testing.
• Proficiency in evaluating business processes, identifying inherent risk, and testing internal controls.
• High degree of professionalism, organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to research, interpret, and apply regulatory requirements.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Public Accounting, Internal Auditing, or financial services.
• Professional experience and/or a degree related to data science and analytics.
• Technical data analytics skills (SQL, Python, R, Tableau, PowerBI, Alteryx, etc.).
• Expertise in AI, data science, and machine learning models is a significant plus.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in finance, accounting, computer science, or related fields.
• Advanced degree or certification (CFA, FRM, CPA, CIA) is preferable.
• Technical expertise with Databricks is preferable.
• Experience in auditing information technology general controls.

Additional Requirements

Some domestic and international travel may be required.

Are you the right candidate?

We value diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you embrace change and innovation, see the bigger picture, make data-driven decisions, and are a team player, you could be a great fit.

About State Street

State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers, and asset intelligence companies globally. We are committed to innovation and making our mark on the financial services industry. For over two centuries, we've helped clients safeguard investments and provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading, and investment management.

We foster a great work environment with competitive benefits, flexible work programs, and robust development opportunities. Our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, and Social Responsibility means we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage community engagement. We provide tools to help balance professional and personal life, including paid volunteer days and access to employee networks.

Key skills/competency

Integrated Data Analyst, Officer, Corporate Audit, Data Analytics, AI, Data Science, SQL, Python, R, Tableau, PowerBI, Alteryx, Risk Management, Control Testing, Financial Services, Internal Audit.