Job Description

Who we are looking for:

Looking for talented technology professional looking for a challenging and fulfilling opportunity to grow along with a global industry leader. We are looking for IT audit professional who understand and can provide strategic outlook to the IT Controls Validation Team and ensure end-to-end solution to the Corrective Action Tracking (CAT) Centre of Excellence (CoE) for tracking, validating, managing closure of corrective actions related to IT Audits and reporting the status to key stakeholders both within and outside Corporate Audit. This role is part of the India CAT Center of Excellence (COE) Team. This team is responsible for independently validating remediation of audit action plans (Including IT Action Plans) resulting from audit issues, via the testing of IT and security controls and processes that support resilient and secure networks, operating systems, and applications through review of supporting evidence relating to IT controls and processes.

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:

In this role you will be responsible for

• Successfully planning, executing and completing IT action plan validation according to the Standard Operating Procedure of CAT CoE and the Corporate Audit Methodology.
• Demonstrate knowledge of IT and security controls and processes that support resilient and secure networks, operating systems, applications
• Demonstrate internal control methodologies and terminologies, IT control industry standards; risk management practices and techniques; and internal audit process, technology and tools for planning, design, performance, testing and reporting.
• Display a high degree of professionalism and leadership and possess proficient organizational, analytical and project management skills.
• Manage complexity, to multi-task and work independently in non-routine situations.
• Facilitate effective communication and coordination with key stakeholders at all levels and must have excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Develop a thorough understanding and knowledge base of the company's operations, establish effective business relationships within the company and assist in the understanding and adaptation of internal control principles.
• Maintain a current knowledge of audit industry practices and ensure best practices are always considered.

What we value:

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

• Hands on experience designing, implementing, testing and evaluating IT infrastructure and security technologies and supporting processes (e.g., physical and virtual operating systems, database management systems, network devices, firewalls, patch management, vulnerability management, security operations centers, etc.,)
• Clearly articulate the status of IT and security controls testing to audit management, noting any design or operating effectiveness issues.
• Follow and adhere to a standard Corporate Audit methodology and set of deliverables.
• Maintain strong client relationships with various lines of management.
• Demonstrate the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Demonstrate robust knowledge and understanding of IT risks and controls.
• Effectively communicate with peers and management in pursuit of obtaining additional evidence.
• Work with a high performing team of control testers to deliver results.
• Design and execute testing and perform peer reviews of testing results and relevant working papers.
• Demonstrates the ability to positively influence others while thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Closing of agreed IT action plans from Internal Audit Reports and Memos form the basis for addressing risks which are beyond acceptable level set by the Management.
• Ensuring that IT action plans are closed within agreed timelines form the basis for a robust risk and control framework for the organization.
• Closure of IT action plans effectively, within agreed timelines satisfies the scrutiny of the Examination & Audit Committee and the Regulators.

Work Location: Bengaluru

Education & Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certification (such as CISA, CRISC, CIA, CISSP, CCNA security, AWS architect, AWS Security, CCSK, CCSP, Spunk Enterprise Security Certified Admin, etc.) preferred.
• Previous experience in Internal Audit
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Visio
• BS/BA preferred in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, and/or Accounting.
• Financial services industry experience preferred.
• Financial services regulatory issue closure validation experience preferred.
• Fully understand auditing techniques, concepts and principles
• Minimum 10 years related work experience

About State Street

What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we're making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we've been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Program to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspective are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome the candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift program and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers