VP – Head of Audit Technology

Corporate Functions Technology

Location: Flexible (US / EMEA / APAC, aligned to State Street office locations)
Job Type: Full‑time

Who we are looking for

The VP – Head of Audit Technology is a senior technology leadership role responsible for defining and executing the technology strategy that enables State Street’s Corporate Audit function. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Functions Technology, this role owns the delivery, evolution, and operational effectiveness of audit technology platforms used by Corporate Audit teams globally.

In this role, you will partner closely with Corporate Audit leadership to ensure auditors are equipped with modern, scalable, and well‑governed technology capabilities, including data, analytics, automation, and emerging AI‑enabled solutions.

You will lead teams of technologists and developers, drive platform adoption, and ensure audit technology investments measurably improve audit quality, efficiency, and insight.

Why this role is important to us

State Street’s Corporate Audit function plays a critical role in providing independent assurance over a complex, global, and highly regulated organization. As technology risk, data, and AI become increasingly central to that mission, audit effectiveness depends on strong, fit‑for‑purpose technology enablement.

In this role, you will help modernize how audit is executed at scale—supporting consistent global delivery, deeper risk insight, and responsible innovation—while maintaining the rigor and discipline expected by senior management and regulators.

What you will be responsible for

Audit Technology Strategy & Roadmap

Partner with Audit to define and maintain a multi‑year Audit Technology strategy and roadmap, aligned to State Street’s enterprise technology direction
Own the end‑to‑end audit technology ecosystem, including audit management platforms, analytics tooling, automation, and supporting infrastructure
Translate Corporate Audit needs into clear, prioritized technology initiatives with measurable business outcomes

Technology Delivery & Execution

Lead the design, build, and deployment of technology solutions supporting:
- Audit planning (including risk assessment), execution, and issue management
- Data‑driven testing and advanced analytics
- Continuous monitoring and thematic risk analysis
- Scalable global audit delivery across regions and audit types
Ensure solutions are robust, well‑governed, and aligned with Corporate Audit methodology and GTS standards
Drive adoption and consistent usage across audit teams

AI‑Enabled Audit Capabilities (Preferred)

Lead the implementation of AI‑enabled capabilities for auditors, aligned with State Street’s enterprise AI principles and governance expectations
Partner with audit leadership to support coverage of AI governance, data quality, model risk, and emerging technologies
Ensure AI is embedded responsibly into audit workflows, with appropriate controls and human oversight

Stakeholder Partnership & Governance

Serve as the primary technology partner to Corporate Audit senior leadership
Collaborate with Enterprise Technology, Cybersecurity, Data, Risk, and Compliance teams to ensure alignment and reuse where appropriate
Support audit leadership in regulatory and senior management discussions related to audit technology and analytics

Leadership & Team Management

Lead and develop a high‑performing team of audit technologists, engineers, data specialists, and platform owners
Provide hands‑on leadership to developers and delivery teams, setting clear priorities and standards
Manage delivery across onshore and offshore teams
Oversee third‑party vendors and strategic partners supporting audit technology initiatives

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

Strong technology leadership combined with credible audit or risk domain experience
Ability to translate complex audit needs into practical, scalable technology solutions
Experience managing high‑performing teams and developers
Clear communication and the ability to influence across functions
A pragmatic approach to innovation, risk, and control

Education & Preferred Qualifications

12+ years of experience across Audit or Audit Technology Delivery, preferably in financial services or other regulated environments
Demonstrated experience in audit leadership and/or audit technology execution and implementation
Proven people leadership experience managing technology teams, not solely audit professionals
Experience with data platforms, analytics, automation, and cloud‑based solutions
Exposure to AI‑enabled capabilities in audit, risk, or control functions preferred

Salary Range:

$115,000 - $216,250 Annual

The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.

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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.

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VP - Head of Audit Technology