Quality Assurance, Corporate Audit, Vice President,

State Street is a global financial services organization that supports institutional investors in managing risk and driving performance. The position is based at the State Street Bank International GmbH (SSBI) Corporate Audit function in Krakow, Poland and involves ensuring audit effectiveness and compliance within a complex financial services environment.

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or equivalent preferred.
• 10+ years in Internal Audit, Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Compliance, Regulatory Oversight, or related roles within complex financial services.
• Experience within global systemically important financial institutions (G-SIB) or large regulated financial organizations preferred.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, CISA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of IIA Global Internal Audit Standards and audit quality frameworks.
• Experience performing audit quality reviews, methodology assessments, thematic reviews, or regulatory self-assessments.
• Knowledge of European regulatory expectations including ECB supervisory guidance is desirable.
• Experience with data analytics, audit technology, and automation is highly valued.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Strong judgment, communication skills, and stakeholder management in a global context.
• Experience interpreting and applying financial services regulatory expectations.

• Execute Quality Assurance reviews of Internal Audit engagements to assess adherence to methodology and standards.
• Evaluate quality and consistency of audit documentation and conclusions.
• Assess compliance with IIA Global Internal Audit Standards and regulatory expectations.
• Perform quality assurance reviews of regulatory issue validation activities.
• Lead thematic, targeted, and horizontal reviews for trend and best practice identification.
• Contribute to enhancement of the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP).
• Support regulatory self-assessments and internal quality evaluations.
• Monitor developments in audit practices, standards, and regulatory guidance, including ECB expectations.
• Develop training, guidance, and awareness initiatives based on review results.
• Provide insight and challenge to audit teams and senior stakeholders on audit quality.
• Provide governance reporting to local legal entities regarding QA matters.
• Partner with stakeholders to promote continuous improvement and audit effectiveness.
• Support quality reporting, metrics, and performance analysis.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives and transformation programs within Corporate Audit.
• Provide leadership and coaching to team members fostering a culture of quality and accountability.

Position is based in Krakow, Poland, with a hybrid work model requiring three days per week in the office.