State Street India | Vice President – Integrated Technology Audit – Custody, Reconciliations and Asia-Pac

Responsibilities

• We are seeking an experienced Integrated Technology Audit – Custody, Reconciliations and Asia-Pac, Vice President to lead and execute risk-based audit coverage across Custody, Reconciliation and APAC technology environments.
• The successful candidate will provide independent assurance over key technology risks, application controls, automated processes, and IT general controls supporting critical front-to-back business functions.
• In this role, you will support annual audit planning, risk assessments, audit scoping, and the execution of complex technology audits.
• You will provide thought leadership on emerging technology and operational risks, contribute to the development of audit methodology, and coach junior team members while partnering with senior stakeholders across Technology, Operations, Risk, and Business functions.
• Working closely with business and technology audit teams, you will assess the design and effectiveness of technology controls supporting trading, custody, asset servicing, cash and securities reconciliations, and APAC legal entity operations.
• Lead risk assessments and contribute to the development of a risk-based audit plan covering Custody, Reconciliation and APAC technology platforms.
• Execute and oversee technology audits focusing on IT General Controls (ITGCs), application controls, automated business processes, interfaces, data governance, resiliency, and cybersecurity risks.
• Assess technology risks associated with trading platforms, custody systems, securities processing, cash and asset reconciliations, and related operational workflows.
• Review audit workpapers and audit testing to ensure appropriate coverage, quality, and alignment with internal audit methodology and professional standards.
• Identify control deficiencies, emerging risks, and opportunities to strengthen technology and operational control environments.
• Draft and communicate clear, impactful audit observations and reports to senior management and governance committees.
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to challenge control design, monitor remediation plans, and promote sustainable risk management practices.
• Provide insight into regulatory expectations, industry developments, emerging technologies, and evolving risk landscapes impacting financial services organizations.
• Participate in strategic initiatives involving technology transformation, cloud adoption, automation, data management, and operational resilience.
• Coach, mentor, and develop audit professionals while supporting talent management and succession planning activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business leaders, technology executives, and risk partners across all lines of defense.

Education & preferred qualifications

• 14+ years of experience in Internal Audit, IT Audit, Technology Risk Management, Information Security, public accounting, or Financial Services Consulting.
• Experience auditing Custody, Asset Servicing, Reconciliation, Trading Platforms, or large-scale financial services technology environments.
• Strong knowledge of IT General Controls (ITGCs), application controls, systems development lifecycle (SDLC), change management, access management, and infrastructure controls.
• Understanding of emerging technology risks, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data governance, automation, and operational resilience.
• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, MIS, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CIA, CISSP, CPA, CRISC, or equivalent are strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with banking regulations, risk management frameworks, and industry standards applicable to global financial institutions.
• Strong understanding of Custody, Asset Servicing, Reconciliation, and Financial Services technology environments.
• Knowledge of technology risks, application controls, ITGCs, cybersecurity, data governance, and operational resilience frameworks.
• Ability to assess complex technology architectures and understand front-to-back business processes and related risks.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to challenge constructively and drive meaningful control improvements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, including the ability to present complex issues to senior management.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including team development, coaching, and collaboration across global and cross-functional teams.

State Street

State Street Corporation is a US financial services company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with roots that go back to 1792. It is one of the world's largest custody banks and asset servicers: pension funds, mutual funds, insurers and other institutional investors rely on it for custody, fund accounting and fund administration, middle-office and data services, while its investment management arm, known for the SPDR exchange-traded funds, manages money for institutions and individuals.

In India, State Street works mainly through State Street Corporate Services Mumbai Private Limited, with offices in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Coimbatore, Gurugram, Noida and GIFT City. These teams serve State Street's global clients in fund accounting, NAV calculation, fund administration and financial reporting, reconciliations, transfer agency, regulatory reporting, risk and technology — work that suits B.Com, M.Com, CA, CMA, CFA and MBA (Finance) profiles.

• Industry: Financial services — custody, fund services and investment management
• Headquarters: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
• In India: Offices in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Coimbatore, Gurugram, Noida and GIFT City (Gandhinagar)