Overview:

The Enterprise Resiliency Office has an opening for an Operational Controls and Risk, AVP on the Resiliency Reporting and Governance team. This role will assist with operational risk activities such as the RCSA, control advisory and assurance activities, and the issue management process.  Candidates for this position should be interested in helping to grow the operational risk resiliency program within ERO.

Job Description:

Serve an  ERO point of contact for risks, controls, and issues, partnering with Compliance, Enterprise Risk Management, GTS counterpart teams, and other stakeholders.

Archer, Controls, and Assurance Activities:

• Support ERO’s Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) program and related activities.
• Support regulatory remediation and issue validation activities across ERO.
• Monitor and report on the ERO issue management process, including Archer finding record updates and related reporting.
• Oversee and support ERO’s Archer risk taxonomy and control inventories as Co-Control Steward, while serving as an Archer subject matter expert.
• Support issue follow-up with teams to develop action plans that remediate identified control issues.
• Assist in the projected build out and maintenance of ERO risk management process flows.

Governance, Reporting, and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Support additions and updates to applicable Archer modules and the broader control inventory in Archer.
• Coordinate the Annual Control Certification process in Archer.
• Assist with coordination and preparation for Corporate Audit and regulatory exams.
• Review updates to existing and new Corporate Policies and Standards to assess their impact on ERO controls and identify required compliance or testing actions.
• Support management reporting efforts, including relevant tracking and status updates.
• Participate in program planning and management, including analysis of deliverable tracking, change requests, and reporting.
• Ensure documentation is complete, current, and stored appropriately.
• Engage effectively in project meetings with stakeholders at various levels across the firm.
• Take on additional responsibilities as requested.

What we value:

• Collaborative by nature with the ability to work and communicate effectively with local and global teams, including the flexibility to work within global deadlines.
• Take ownership, initiative and successfully navigate within a fast-paced and international environment of a leading global financial institution.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently in a dynamic environment.
• Have ability and motivation to master key concepts and themes in an evolving regulatory environment with minimal oversight.
• Have high degree of efficiency, attention to detail and focus on efficient and accurate execution.
• Have a positive attitude that motivates and inspires others.

Education and Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business-related field, or relevant experience
• Out of total 14+ years experience, minimum of 3 – 5 years' Experience across Operations, Risk Management and / or Audit roles
• Experience with Enterprise and Cyber Resiliency risk and control frameworks

Additional requirements:

• Industry specific certification such as a CIA, or Risk Management designation is a plus.
• State Street experience is also a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in GRC tool – Archer and Excel, MS Office
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Are you the right candidate? Yes!

We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don’t necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.

Why this role is important to us

Our Enterprise Resiliency Office (ERO) is growing and is a vital part of the organization. We’re looking for top talent that understands a risk and controls framework to join our team and assist in delivering controls assurance and issue management activities on both BAU and Project based responsibilities.  

About State Street

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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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