State Street

Compliance Quality Assurance Consultant, Assistant Vice President

Krakow, Poland Full time

Who we are looking for

The centralized Compliance Quality Assurance (QA) team assesses the quality and consistency of execution of key Compliance risk management program components across the First and Second Lines of Defense. The Compliance QA Consultant (Assistant Vice President) will be responsible for the execution of QA processes across a number of areas relating to the Compliance Oversight Program. The successful candidate will provide assurance that QA processes are performed in line with established procedures. 

This role can be performed in Krakow, Poland, a hybrid model, where you can balance work from home (2 days per week) and office (3 days per week) to match your needs and role requirements.

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 a Compliance QA Consultant, you will

  • Execute, or review execution of, QA processes in line with established standards. Scope of work subject to QA includes Compliance Risk Testing (CRT), Regulatory Change Management, Controls Documentation, and Issues Management; governing Standards are executed by both the First and Second Lines of Defense

  • Build a strong working knowledge of all Compliance risk management program components

  • Articulate concepts in, and findings that deviate from, the established standards while educating stakeholders on how to apply requirements going forward

  • Perform, or oversee as necessary, live QA reviews and facilitate on-the-job coaching to promote a culture of continuous improvement; develop and deliver clear and concise feedback in order to develop and maintain positive relationships with colleagues across all levels of management

  • Deliver tailored training to educate stakeholders on areas for improvement

  • Provide inputs to, or produce, quarterly reporting to relevant stakeholders (i.e., Senior Compliance Officers, Business Risk Management Executives) to communicate results of QA work

  • Assist the QA Lead in the advancement of QA processes

  • Update procedures, templates and other relevant reports to provide assurance that QA can be measured

  • Assist the QA Lead and Methodology Team with management requests or other initiatives as needed which may include specialized analysis of controls or other specific risks 

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

  • Excellent management and coaching skills

  • Excellent critical thinking skills

  • Customer focus and client relationship management skills

  • Ability to communicate with and appropriately influence all levels of management

  • Excellent interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), and presentation skills

  • Excellent project management and organizational skills

Education & Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • Minimum of 6-8 years relevant work experience with risk assessment, internal controls, compliance or audit function within the Financial Services sector

  • 2+ years of institutional knowledge preferred

  • Sound knowledge of Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO)

  • Understanding of information technology internal controls and knowledge of COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology) strongly preferred

  • The following certifications are strongly preferred: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or similar certifications

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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