Vice President, Controls Transformation and Automation
Overview
Global Technology is transforming the controls function to enhance control rationalization and incorporate robust system integrations and automations. The position will support this transformation to drive increased efficiency and effectiveness across State Street’s cybersecurity and technology risk and control framework.
What You Will Be Responsible For
* Lead initiatives in multiple key automation areas, such as: Automation Opportunity Identification, Source Data and System Integration, Artificial Intelligence Integration, Automated Control Implementation
* Strategize and execute plans to achieve efficiencies and expanded control coverage through automation
* Support the end-to-end control transformation process, including adapting and strategizing to optimize control designing, rationalization, automation, and controls alignment to risks, processes, and standards
* Ensure that the risk and control assessment activities are delivered accurately and timely, in line with the State Street framework and methodology
* Drive enhancement of leadership reporting around the status and outcomes of control automation and rationalization activities
* Reinforce an inherent culture of accountability and ownership for implementation and execution of controls across all levels and functions within Global Technology Services
* Collaborate with stakeholder groups to support control automation and control rationalization, including system owners, risk & control functions, and all three lines of defense
* Work with Technology Risk and Controls departments, business partners, and external parties as needed to resolve issues and support adherence to applicable policies, standards, and regulations
What We Value
* Must have the ability to operate in a timely and deadline-oriented environment, delivering results efficiently
* Strong understanding of the integration of risks, standards, controls, findings, industry frameworks, and regulations across technology domains
* Strong technical skills and problem solving, including a deep understanding of how to use common enterprise technologies to effectively automate control testing
* Familiarity with programming, scripting, and/or command line interfaces such as VBA, Python, PowerShell, etc. is preferred
* Experience with automation, artificial intelligence, or data analytics tools (e.g. Alteryx, Blue Prism, Databricks) is a plus
* Advanced Microsoft Office, particularly Excel is required
* Proven experience with IRM Solutions such as Archer is a plus
* Ability to interact with and communicate professionally with multiple levels of management in multiple regions
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to express ideas and understand workflows
* Strong time management, problem-solving and critical thinking skills
* Must be detail-oriented
* Experience working in the Financial industry preferred
* Prior knowledge of the State Street technology and control environment is a plus
Education & Preferred Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Information Technology, IT Security, Risk Management, or related field; Masters degree a plus
* Overall experience of 15 – 18+ years in Industry
* Minimum 12 years of experience in cybersecurity, technology operations, technology automation or AI, technology control management, technology audit, and/or technology consulting; minimum 6 years of leadership experience
* Preference for: CISSP, CISA, CRISC, and/or technical certifications supporting technology automation or AI
Why this role is important to us
Our technology function, Global Technology Services (GTS), is vital to State Street and enables our business to deliver data and insights to clients. We are driving digital transformation and expanding capabilities using cloud, AI, and robotic process automation. We offer a collaborative, global environment and opportunities to grow technical skills and solve real problems.
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment with development opportunities, flexible work-life support, and employee networks. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.
Job ID: R-752703
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Employment type: Full-time
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Job function: Other
Industries: Financial Services, Investment Banking, and Investment Management
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