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.

• 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.

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.

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.

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…