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State Street Audit Team -… at State Street · Boston
InternshipOn-siteBoston, MA$42k–$65k/yr
Skills
audit methodologyrisk assessmentinternal controls testingfinancial institutions experienceanalytical skillsproject management
Job Description
Summary: State Street is a global financial services company that helps institutional investors manage risk and drive performance. They are seeking a Business / Operational Auditor Intern to join their Enterprise Risk Management Audit Team, where the intern will be responsible for executing various audit tasks, analyzing data, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure effective risk management and compliance.
Responsibilities:
- Perform audit work in line with the Division’s risk-based methodology and the Institute of Internal Auditor’s standards to identify and understand risk; determine control objectives; and evaluate whether controls sufficiently address identified risks through various testing techniques
- Obtain and analyze evidentiary data as a basis for drafting informed and objective opinions on the adequacy and effectives of controls under review
- Identify and escalate exceptions / issues to key stakeholders within Corporate Audit and in business areas under review
- Review corrective actions taken by management to improve deficient conditions
- Develop and maintain current knowledge of audit industry practices, regulatory environment and industry developments
Required Qualifications:
- Perform audit work in line with the Division's risk-based methodology and the Institute of Internal Auditor's standards to identify and understand risk; determine control objectives; and evaluate whether controls sufficiently address identified risks through various testing techniques
- Obtain and analyze evidentiary data as a basis for drafting informed and objective opinions on the adequacy and effectives of controls under review
- Identify and escalate exceptions / issues to key stakeholders within Corporate Audit and in business areas under review
- Review corrective actions taken by management to improve deficient conditions
- Develop and maintain current knowledge of audit industry practices, regulatory environment and industry developments
- A strong work ethic with the ability succeed working independently and as part of a team
- Ability to clearly demonstrate proficiency in evaluating business processes, identifying inherent risk and testing associated internal controls
- A high degree of professionalism and proficient organizational, analytical, problem solving and project management skills
- Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree, preferable in finance, accounting or related field
Preferred Qualifications:
- Audit experience or experience working in complex financial institutions is a plus
Required Skills: Audit methodology, Risk assessment, Internal controls testing
Important Skills: Financial institutions experience
Nice-to-Have Skills: Analytical skills, Project management
Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer
Benefits: 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), Eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans, Flexible work-life support, Paid volunteer days, Vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most
Benefits
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)
Eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans
Flexible work-life support
Paid volunteer days
Vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most