Compliance Risk Testing Analyst – Assistant Vice President

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for a Compliance Risk Testing Analyst – Assistant Vice President to work with a team of professionals to develop and execute regulatory and controls testing, providing reasonable assurance that State Street is complying with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. This role requires experience with risk assessment, internal controls, compliance or audit functions.

The role will be performed in London, Edinburgh, UK or Dublin, Ireland. Hybrid model: 4 days onsite, 1 day remote per week.

Why this role is important to us

Our team is integral to the organization’s success by helping institutional investors manage risk and drive performance. You will develop innovative, scalable solutions and enhance resilience through day‑to‑day deliverables.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Lead process walkthroughs and design monitoring and testing activities for areas of higher focus.
• Analyze evidentiary data to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of business controls or identify regulatory breaches.
• Maintain thorough, well‑organized workpapers supporting the work executed, including evidence of exceptions identified.
• Draft executive‑level reports to communicate results, risks, and key issues.
• Keep current knowledge of regulators’ focus areas, recent enforcement actions, and industry practices.

What We Value

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and collaborate with an international team across multiple locations.
• Critical evaluation of detailed business data and test results with healthy skepticism.
• Inclusive mindset that builds relationships across a diverse global team and adapts to different cultures.
• Enthusiasm for learning, rapid skill acquisition, and thought leadership to grow the Compliance Risk Testing Team.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

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

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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