Who we are looking for

We are looking for an Auditor, Senior Associate, to join State Street Bank International GmbH (SSBI). In this role you will be responsible for providing independent, objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value, minimize risk and improve the overall control environment of State Street Bank International and its affiliates. You will interact and communicate regularly with senior management and have tremendous insight into all parts of the company’s daily operations. The role can be based out in Munich or Frankfurt, Germany.

This role can be performed in a hybrid model, where you can balance work from home and office to match your needs and role requirements.

State Street Bank International GmbH (SSBI) is a 100% subsidiary of the State Street Corporation based in Munich having offices in Frankfurt, Zurich, Vienna, Milan, Luxembourg, Amsterdam, Paris, Krakow, Gdansk and London.

Why this role is important to us

As a member of State Street Corporation’s Audit Division, you will be part of a team where collaboration is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued. We offer flexible schedules, continuous training, global exposure and multiple opportunities for personal and professional growth. Our team of 300 professionals is responsible for providing independent, objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value, minimize risk and improve the overall control environment of State Street Corporation and its subsidiaries. Our auditors interact and communicate regularly with executive management and have tremendous insight into all parts of the company’s daily operations.

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 the Auditor/Senior Associate, you will be responsible amongst others for:

Performing audit work using the Division’s audit methodology to identify and evaluate risk, determine control objectives and verify the extent to which client control techniques meet objectives.
Obtaining and analyzing evidentiary data as a basis for drafting an informed, objective opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of controls of the activities being reviewed.
Reviewing and appraising corrective actions taken to improve deficient conditions.
Ensuring that audits are completed in compliance with the Corporate Audit Department and Institute of Internal Auditor standards, e.g. prepare the work papers as required, use data analytical techniques, analyze the root cause, draft meaningful audit results.
Maintaining a current knowledge of audit industry practices and ensure best practices are always considered.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

Ability to effectively work independently in an international team across multiple locations with global stakeholders in a fast paced environment.
Ability to clearly demonstrate proficiency in evaluating and testing internal controls and in applying risk based audit skills to business units globally.
A high degree of professionalism and proficient organizational, analytical and project management skills.
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Fluency in German and English – written and spoken.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

University degree in business or related field
Audit experience in public accounting (or corporate internal audit) and experience in auditing financial institutions and/or related experience managing complex audit operations or related projects (2+years)
Thorough knowledge of German and European regulatory environment applicable to financial institutions.

Additional requirements