Senior IT Audit Manager, Vice President

2021 SSB International GMBH; München; Hybrid; EUR 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

State Street Corp is seeking a Senior IT Audit Manager, Vice President, to lead and oversee IT, cybersecurity, and digital resilience audits across global operations. You will collaborate with international stakeholders, balance global scope with local risk, and contribute to regulatory examinations.

The role demands strong technology audit expertise, judgment, and the ability to assess global work from a local regulatory perspective. Hybrid work model applies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, economics, or related field.
• CISA certification required; additional qualifications such as CISM, CISSP, AAIA, or CDPSE are advantageous.
• 12+ years of audit and/or relevant technology risk experience, including 5+ years managing complex IT audits.
• Experience in financial services industry and EU technology regulatory environment (DORA, EBA).
• Experience supporting regulatory examinations, remediation, or validation activities.
• Strong experience in at least three technology areas (IAM, cybersecurity, cloud, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee planning, risk assessment, testing and reporting of IT, cybersecurity and digital resilience audits.
• Coordinate with global audit teams to balance global scope with local risk considerations.
• Draft and communicate audit conclusions and key risks to senior management.
• Enhance local oversight of globally led audits and assess local regulatory applicability.
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory developments (DORA, EBA, EU AI Act) and implications for audits.
• Contribute to Audit Universe updates and multi-year/yearly audit plans.
• Oversee audit assignments, providing direction and review to teams.
• Coach and develop audit staff and strengthen technology audit capabilities.
• Promote strong risk and control practices through independent challenge.

Skills

Leadership experience

Multitasking

Self-starter

Innovative mindset

Analytical & communication skills

English language skills

German language skills (asset)

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or economics

CISA certification required; CISM/CISSP/CDPSE advantageous

12+ years audit/technology risk experience

Experience in financial services and EU regulatory environment (DORA/EBA)

Experience supporting regulatory examinations/remediation/validation

Experience in three technology areas (IAM, cybersecurity, cloud, etc.)

Job description

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an Senior IT Audit Manager, Vice President, who will support our team in delivering and overseeing audit activities across IT, cybersecurity, and digital operational resilience, including audits delivered locally and globally. You will be part of a team of approximately 350 professionals globally, providing independent, objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value, minimize risk and enhance the overall control environment of State Street Corporation and its subsidiaries. In this role, you will work closely with audit colleagues and senior stakeholders across the organization, support the oversight of global audits relevant to the local legal entity, and contribute to regulatory examinations and validation activities. The role requires strong technology audit expertise, sound professional judgment, and the ability to assess global audit work from a local risk and regulatory perspective. The role can be based in Frankfurt or Munich, however we are also open to consider candidates across other SSBI locations, The role works in a hybrid working model- 3 days onsite 2 days remote, balancing working from home and the office in line with business and role requirements.

Why is this role important to us?

The team you will be joining plays an important role in the overall success of the organization. Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. To make that happen we need teams like yours to help navigate employees and the organization as a whole. In your role you will strive for cutting-edge solutions, that are straightforward and scalable. You will help us build resilience and execute day to day deliverables at our best. 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

• Work as part of an international audit team and collaborate with global and local stakeholders in complex and changing technology environments.
• Lead and oversee the planning, risk assessment, testing and reporting of complex IT, cybersecurity and digital resilience audits.
• Draft, review and finalize audit deliverables and communicate key risks, issues, and conclusions to senior management.
• Enhance local oversight of globally led audits relevant to the legal entity, including assessing the relevance of global audit scope and coverage, considering local risks and regulatory requirements, and evaluating the applicability of audit results to the local control environment.
• Coordinate with global audit teams to support effective and proportionate reliance on global audit work while maintaining appropriate local audit oversight and accountability.
• Maintain subject matter knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and developments, including DORA, applicable EBA Guidelines and the EU AI Act, and consider their implications for technology audit coverage.
• Contribute to updates to the Audit Universe and multi-year and annual audit plans based on continuous monitoring, audit results, regulatory developments and changes in technology risk profiles.
• Oversee audit assignments, including scoping, resource management, stakeholder coordination and providing direction and review to audit teams.
• Manage, coach, and develop audit staff and contribute to strengthening technology audit capabilities across the division.
• Promote strong risk and control practices by providing constructive and independent challenge to relevant stakeholders.

What we value

• Proven record of leadership experience, including building strong working relationships with key partners, peers, staff, and executives at all levels.
• Ability to multi-task critical responsibilities and deadlines.
• Self-starter, intellectually curious and proven ability to learn and adapt quickly.
• Ability to establish an environment conducive to continuous innovation.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, German is an asset.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, economics, or a related field.
• CISA certification is required; additional relevant qualifications such as CISM, CISSP, AAIA, or CDPSE are considered an advantage.
• 12+ years of audit and/or relevant technology risk experience, including 5+ years managing complex IT audits or related assurance activities within financial services or public accounting.
• Experience in the financial services industry and a strong understanding of the European technology regulatory environment, particularly DORA and relevant EBA requirements.
• Experience supporting regulatory examinations, regulatory remediation, or validation activities, including reviewing evidence and assessing whether remediation appropriately addresses identified issues.
• Strong experience in at least three of the technology areas listed below.

• Identity and Access Management
• Cybersecurity and security monitoring
• Financial services technology and operational processes
• Automated business process controls
• Application development and change management
• Cloud computing
• Third‑party ICT risk and outsourcing
• Digital operational resilience
• AI and emerging technology risks

Additional requirements

• Interest in emerging technologies, including AI, tokenization, and digital assets.
• Ability to work effectively across local and global teams in a matrixed organization.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% annually, primarily within Europe.

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.

• inclusive development opportunities
• flexible work-life support
• paid volunteer days
• vibrant employee networks

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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