Fraud, Financial Crimes and Compliance Auditor, Assistant Vice President

Corporate Compliance and Financial Crimes Compliance Audit, Assistant Vice President (AVP)

Who we are looking for

The Corporate Compliance and Financial Crimes Compliance Audit, Assistant Vice President (AVP) will provide independent, objective assurance over the design and execution of the Bank’s Financial Crime and/or Compliance practices established through Compliance’s internal infrastructure, frameworks, policies, management reporting, and board reporting. In this role, under the direction of senior audit management, the individual will oversee individual audit engagements and lead teams through all aspects of the audit (i.e. planning, assessments, testing, and reporting). This individual will be a contributor to maturing the Corporate Audit (CA) function and supporting various departmental initiatives. This role is based in Toronto, Canada or Krakow, Poland.

Candidates should have some experience in Financial Crime Compliance or other Regulatory Compliance relevant to financial services. The successful candidate must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and already possess strong auditing capabilities.  This individual will facilitate effective communication and coordination with business management at all levels and must have excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and presentation skills. The successful candidate will develop a thorough understanding and knowledge base of the company’s operations, establish effective business relationships within the company and assist management in the understanding and adaptation of internal control principles. It is expected that in this role the candidate will need to dig deep and learn end-to-end compliance/FCC processes and regulations.

Why this role is important to us

The audit team plays an important role in the overall success of the organization. Across the globe, the firm relies on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability; regulators rely upon us to provide assurance that the bank operates in a manner that is compliant with key banking regulations to properly manage risks to the company and the global financial systems.

What you will be responsible for

As Corporate Compliance and Financial Crimes Compliance Audit, Assistant Vice President, you will

• Develop and lead a team of audit professionals for supervision, planning and executing complex audits and projects.
• Review audit workpapers to ensure execution is in line with internal and IIA standards and the conclusions are properly supported.
• Draft audit reports that clearly communicate overall conclusions, including: key risks, identified issues and their root cause, and impact on overall business strategy.
• Plan and manage teams of audit professionals and contracted resources in executing all phases and key milestones of an assigned audit/review. Supervise effective and efficient testing of key controls.
• Manage on-site project teams in documenting audit activities in accordance with professional standards and ensuring documentation meets high quality standards.
•  Work in partnership with business area management to communicate expectations and manage any project issues that may arise during the audit engagement.
• Establish and maintain strong and effective client relationships with business management across the lines of defense and assist management in understanding and implementing / maintaining internal control principles.
• Escalate audit issues to senior management and interact with business lines and senior managers to develop and negotiate solutions.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of FCC and Compliance practices and regulatory expectations and requirements.
• Maintain a current knowledge of audit industry practices and ensure best practices are always considered.
• Provide ongoing counsel, training, development, and motivation to staff.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

• Ability to manage complexity, to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and work independently in an international team across multiple locations with global stakeholders in new and changing situations as well as being able support the overall team
• Experience in Financial Crime around US regulatory requirements for Anti Money Laundering and Financial Crime
• Experience in US and international regulatory expectations for Corporate Compliance oversight of first line of defense regulatory compliance activities.
• Strong auditing skills, and a good knowledge of the key regulations and current regulatory developments relevant to State Street’s businesses
• A range of personal attributes, including being collaborative, determined, energetic, inquisitive, intelligent and articulate.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written in order to effectively communicate with senior leaders within business divisions.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Fluency in English

Education & Preferred Qualifications

The following are required:

• Internal Audit and relevant Regulatory Compliance or Financial Crime experience in the financial services industry (5+ years) as a minimum.
• Degree-level education and relevant professional qualification with post-qualified experience.
• An understanding of key regulations impacting such company as State Street

Additional requirements

• Travel up to 5% may be required

Minimum Salary:​

zł182,004 Annual

The minimum salary quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate ultimately works outside of this primary location, the applicable minimum salary may differ.​

Salary will be determined based on factors such as the position, type of work performed, individual skills, job description, working hours, diligence, initiative, self-management, length of employment, availability, and the quantity and quality of work delivered, as well as other objective and non-discriminatory criteria relevant to State Street employees.​

In addition to salary, employees are eligible to be considered for discretionary annual performance-based awards.​

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We Offer:​

• Permanent contract from day one​

• Additional holidays (Birthday Day Off, 3rd and 5th year anniversary Day Off)​

• Gold Medical Package for employees and their families (partner and children)​

• Premium life insurance package and private pension plan​

• Wide range of soft skills training, technical workshops, language classes and development programs​

• Opportunities to volunteer your time to company-driven initiatives, employee networks or organizations of your choice​

• Variety of well-being programs​

• Additional benefits available depending on the seniority of the role

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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