Compliance Risk Specialist

19 hours ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom State Street Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Compliance Risk Testing Specialist to join our team at State Street. As a key member of our Compliance Risk Testing team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the company's compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with process walkthroughs and design monitoring and testing activities for areas deemed to be of higher focus within a particular Compliance Risk
  • Leverage the division's methodology to independently identify and evaluate risk, determine control objectives and verify the extent to which State Street is meeting regulatory requirements
  • Obtain and analyze evidentiary data as a basis for drafting an informed, objective opinion as to the adequacy and effectiveness of business controls or whether a regulatory obligation has been breached
  • Maintain thorough and well-organized workpapers to support the work executed, including evidence of exceptions identified
  • Contribute to drafting Executive Result Summaries in accordance with internal standards to clearly communicate results, risks, and key issues
  • Maintain current knowledge of regulators' focus areas, recent enforcement actions, and industry practices generally

Requirements

  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and work independently in an international team across multiple locations with global stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to evaluate detailed business data and test results with healthy skepticism and an understanding of when and how to challenge
  • Inclusive mindsets that recognize the value of building relationships across a diverse global team and demonstrate an ability to work across cultures with adaptability and flexibility
  • Enthusiasm for learning and an aptitude to learn quickly, and the motivation to use thought leadership to continue to grow the Compliance Risk Testing Team

Preferred Qualifications

  • Verbal and written fluency in English
  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)
  • Relevant work experience in a corporate testing or audit function within the financial services sector and/or related experience managing complex audit operations or related projects
  • Experience with Asset Management and/or U.S. Core Banking Regulations is a plus
  • CPA, CIA, CISA or other applicable certification preferred

What We Offer

  • Wide range of benefits, including medical, prescription drug, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, dental, vision, employee-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee-paid long-term disability, critical illness insurance, accident insurance & hospital indemnity insurance, business travel accident insurance, short-term disability, identity theft protection, legal benefits, BeWell Programme, paid time off, employee assistance program, and salary savings program


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