Who We're Looking For

We are seeking an experienced Internal Audit professional with a background in Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) and/or Regulatory Compliance to join our Corporate Audit team.

This role is intended for candidates with prior Internal Audit experience in financial services and experience auditing Compliance and/or Financial Crime programs.

You bring proven experience leading audits, assessing regulatory compliance frameworks, and providing effective challenge across the lines of defense. You thrive in fast-paced environments, communicate confidently with senior leaders, and have the curiosity to learn end-to-end FCC and Compliance processes. You're a strong writer, a clear communicator, and a collaborative partner who can influence stakeholders and elevate the audit function.

Why This Role Matters

Corporate Audit plays a critical role in helping the organization manage risk, strengthen controls, and meet regulatory expectations. Through independent assurance and challenge, the team provides stakeholders and regulators with confidence that Compliance and Financial Crime risks are effectively identified, managed, and monitored.

What You Will Be Responsible For

Audit Leadership & Execution

• Lead and oversee all phases of FCC and Compliance audits, including planning, risk assessment, testing, reporting, and issue validation.
• Review audit workpapers to ensure conclusions are well-supported and aligned with internal methodology and IIA standards.
• Draft clear, concise audit reports that articulate risks, root causes, and business impact.
• Manage audit teams and contracted resources to deliver high-quality, timely audit execution.

Stakeholder Engagement & Influence

• Build strong relationships with business management across the lines of defense.
• Communicate expectations, escalate issues, and negotiate practical solutions with senior leaders.
• Provide insight and challenge during discussions with Compliance, FCC, and business stakeholders.

Regulatory Compliance/Financial Crimes Compliance Expertise

• Experience in Financial Crime and/or Corporate Compliance regulatory
• Stay current on regulatory developments and industry trends; ensure audit coverage reflects evolving expectations.
  • Support regulatory interactions by providing clear, accurate audit perspectives.

People Leadership & Development

• Coach, mentor, and develop audit staff; contribute to talent management and departmental initiatives.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and high performance.

Qualifications & Skills

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of Internal Audit experience within the financial services industry, including experience auditing Financial Crime Compliance and/or Regulatory Compliance programs
• Experience in a global financial institution or custody bank.
• Experience auditing Financial Crime Compliance programs, including AML, Sanctions, KYC, Transaction Monitoring, and Financial Crime Risk Management.
• Experience assessing Corporate Compliance programs and regulatory compliance oversight activities.
• Knowledge of U.S. and international regulatory requirements and expectations relevant to financial services.
• Strong understanding of audit methodology, including risk assessment, control testing, issue identification, and audit reporting.
• Knowledge of U.S. and international regulatory requirements and expectations relevant to financial services.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Fluency in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, CAMS, CRCM, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of regulations and regulatory expectations impacting global financial institutions.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including presenting to senior leaders and translating complex regulatory concepts into clear insights.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including the ability to challenge constructively and influence senior leaders.
• Collaborative, curious, and proactive approach with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

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.

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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