Global Treasury Audit, Officer

State Street; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

State Street is seeking an experienced auditor to join the Global Treasury Audit team in Toronto. The role focuses on independent assurance over control design and operating effectiveness for Global Treasury activities, including governance and risk reporting.

You will apply audit judgment, document workpapers, and communicate findings to business partners. The ideal candidate has hands‑on controls testing experience, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and can engage effectively with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics or a related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in internal audit, public accounting, risk assurance, controls testing or a Treasury/risk function.
• Direct, hands‑on experience executing controls testing, including design assessment, operating effectiveness testing, evidence evaluation and workpaper documentation.
• Advanced degree or certification (CPA/CIA/CFA) or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute risk-based audit work in accordance with Corporate Audit methodology and applicable IIA standards.
• Identify key risks and control objectives; assess whether controls are appropriately designed to address those risks.
• Plan and perform controls testing, including walkthroughs, sample selection, inspection of evidence, reperformance and evaluation of operating effectiveness.
• Document audit procedures, evidence, results and conclusions in regulator-ready workpapers.
• Apply professional skepticism to assess evidence quality and challenge unsupported explanations.
• Use data analytics to support testing and identify anomalies.
• Communicate testing status and risks to audit management with analysis and solutions.
• Build relationships across the lines of defense while maintaining independence.
• Maintain knowledge of Global Treasury risks and regulatory expectations.

Skills

Controls testing

Auditing

Documentation

Regulatory understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business/Economics or related field

CPA/CIA/CFA designation or equivalent preferred

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced auditor with demonstrated controls testing capability to join the Global Treasury Audit team. The Global Treasury Audit Officer will provide independent, objective assurance over the design and operating effectiveness of controls supporting Global Treasury activities, including governance, risk management, policies, management reporting and board reporting. The successful candidate will apply sound audit judgment, produce clear and well-supported workpapers, and communicate effectively with business partners.

Candidates will be an experienced auditor with demonstrated controls testing capabilities and must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, communicate clearly, and already possess strong auditing capabilities.

Why this role is important to us

The audit team plays an important role in the overall success of the organization. Across the globe, the firm, relies on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability; regulators rely upon us to provide assurance that the bank operates in a manner that is compliant with key banking regulations to properly manage risks to the company and the global financial systems.

What you will be responsible for

As Global Treasury Audit, Officer you will

• Execute risk-based audit work in accordance with Corporate Audit methodology and applicable Institute of Internal Auditors standards.
• Identify key risks and control objectives; assess whether controls are appropriately designed to address those risks.
• Plan and perform controls testing, including walkthroughs, sample selection, inspection of evidence, reperformance and evaluation of operating effectiveness.
• Document audit procedures, evidence, results and conclusions in clear, complete and regulator-ready workpapers that support the audit opinion.
• Apply professional skepticism to assess the quality, completeness and reliability of evidence, and challenge unsupported or inconsistent explanations.
• Use data analytics to support testing, identify anomalies and enable continuous monitoring where appropriate.
• Communicate testing status, emerging concerns, scope changes and delivery risks promptly to audit management, together with fact-based analysis and proposed solutions.
• Build constructive relationships across the lines of defense while maintaining audit independence and objectivity.
• Maintain current knowledge of Global Treasury risks, regulatory expectations and industry practices, particularly in liquidity risk, asset-liability management and interest rate risk.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

• Demonstrated proficiency in evaluating business processes, identifying inherent and residual risk, and testing associated internal controls.
• Strong written documentation skills, including the ability to link risks, controls, testing procedures, evidence and conclusions.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities, meet commitments and elevate obstacles early in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgment, analytical thinking, attention to detail and a disciplined approach to evidence retention and audit methodology.
• Clear, factual and concise written and verbal communication, including communication with senior management and regulators.
• Ability to research, interpret and apply regulatory requirements and supervisory expectations relevant to Global Treasury.
• Collaborative approach and ability to provide clear direction and review feedback to audit team members.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

The following are required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics or a related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in internal audit, public accounting, risk assurance, controls testing or a first- or second-line Treasury or risk function.
• Direct, hands‑on experience executing controls testing, including design assessment, operating effectiveness testing, evidence evaluation and workpaper documentation.
• Advanced degree or certification, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation or its equivalent preferred.

Salary Range

$65,000 - $113,750 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.

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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End Date

October 30, 2026