Head of Data, Emerging Technology and AI Audit, Managing Director

Who we are looking for

In this role, you will lead Corporate Audit’s Data, Emerging Technology and AI Audit team, reporting directly to the Global Head of Technology and Cyber Audit. You will oversee a team of auditors focused on understanding and assessing risks and controls related to data governance, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies across the State Street enterprise. This includes managing relationships with business stakeholders, ensuring audits are completed in compliance with Corporate Audit methodology and Institute of Internal Auditors’ standards, and developing audit team skillsets in advanced technology domains. The role can be based in Boston, MA-US; Quincy, MA-US; Clifton, NJ-US;
 

Key responsibilities of this role include:

• Lead and Oversee Audit Coverage: Develop, own, and execute a global assurance plan and audit methodology for data governance, AI risk management, and emerging technology activities, including continuous monitoring of regulatory developments and best practices.

• Manage and Develop Teams: Build, coach, and maintain a high-performing global team with advanced data, AI/ML, and technology assurance skillsets; oversee talent management, staff evaluation, and hiring processes.

• Engage Stakeholders and Influence Change: Proactively manage relationships with senior management, regulators, and other stakeholders; provide insights to drive sustainable improvements in processes and controls.

• Deliver Audit Outcomes: Draft, review, and communicate audit findings and reports to executive management; participate in steering committees and working groups to promote balanced discussions and continuous improvement.
   

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining plays a critical role in the overall success of the organization. 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 through the rapidly evolving landscape of data and technology. In your role, you will strive for cutting-edge solutions that are straightforward and scalable, helping 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 Head of Data, Emerging Technology and AI Audit, you will:

• Create and maintain audit approaches and coverage methodology for data governance, AI, and emerging technology areas.

• Define and execute a multi-year risk-based plan for coverage of in-scope areas.

• Build and maintain advanced data, AI/ML, and technology assurance skillsets on a global team.

• Proactively engage with State Street management across various departments, with responsibility for global relationships.

• Demonstrate strong proficiency in evaluating and testing data management, AI governance and controls, and emerging technology risks.

• Influence effective and sustainable improvements to processes and controls through insights gained based on risk and control expertise.

• Manage, coach, and develop staff, including participating in talent management, staff evaluation, and new hire processes.

• Champion continuous improvement and process efficiency in the department.

• Draft, review, finalize, and communicate audit deliverables, including audit findings, memos, and audit reports to senior and executive management.

• Participate as a non-voting member of various steering committees and management working groups, promoting balanced discussions and encouraging challenge and debate.

• Provide insight on the evolving data, AI, and technology regulatory environment and interact with global regulators.|
   

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

• Excellent analytical, written communication, interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills.

• Strong client relationship and employee management skills.

• Ability to think strategically and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

• Role model desired behaviors in cross-cultural awareness and establish and maintain a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

• Ability to cooperate with others and foster an environment that supports effective teamwork.

• Highly collaborative with strong leadership skills that gain trust and credibility with colleagues and stakeholders.

• Strategic mindset and ability to clearly articulate vision; ability to drive adoption and measure success of initiatives.

• Experience developing and maintaining relationships with multiple stakeholders, including executives, senior management, regulators, and audit staff.

• Ability to manage complexity, effectively prioritize multiple tasks, and work independently in non-routine situations and in a changing environment.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities across all levels, coupled with effective problem solving, conceptual thinking, quantitative, and analytical skills.

• A very high degree of professionalism, professional curiosity and skepticism, leadership, and proficient organizational, analytical, and project management skills.

• Experience in planning and leading strategic initiatives, including employee engagement.

• Desire and willingness to drive to the root cause of issues.
   

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Technology, Accountancy, or other relevant field. Postgraduate qualifications are desired but not mandatory.

• One industry-recognized certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP, CISM, CDMP, AAIA, AAISM or equivalent) required.

• 15+ years of experience with assurance, ideally in financial services, data governance and risk management, and technology innovation.

• Proven ability to learn innovative products and technologies and execute related assurance.

• Deep experience with assurance in a number of the following: Data governance, data privacy, and data protection controls; AI/ML risk management, including AI model development, validation, deployment, and monitoring; Algorithmic bias, fairness, explainability, and ethical considerations in AI systems; Data quality, lineage, and integrity across complex technology environments; Regulatory compliance related to data and AI (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, EU AI Act)

• Experience auditing new financial technologies (e.g., digital assets, tokenization)

• Audit experience in public accounting or internal audit, focusing on regulated industries.

• Demonstrated experience in leading and developing diverse teams, and overseeing multiple large-scale projects.

Salary Range:

The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.

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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. Join us in shaping the future.

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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