Who we are looking for
We are looking for Junior Auditors to join State Street Bank International GmbH (SSBI). In this role you will work with a team of professionals to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of controls designed to ensure the businesses are complying with relevant regulatory requirements and corporate policy and procedures. This role can be based in Frankfurt or Munich, in 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.
Why this role is 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
As Auditor you will
- Perform 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.
- Obtain and analyze evidentiary data as a basis for drafting an informed, objective opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of controls of the activities being reviewed.
- Review and appraise corrective actions taken to improve deficient conditions.
- Ensure 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.
- Maintain 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 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.
- Strong analytical, interpersonal, time management, project management, research and communications (verbal and written) skills.
- Results-oriented and accomplished in partnering with diverse, global stakeholders.
- Fluency in English – written and spoken.
- Very good German language level.
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor or Master degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology or Business Administration preferred
- Minimum 1-2 years of Audit experience in either public accounting or internal audit with relevant financial services and/or investor services activity; any information technology proficiency is appreciated.
- A professional audit or accountancy qualification (e.g., CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA) is a plus.
- Knowledge of German and European regulatory environment applicable to financial institutions.