Quality Assurance, Corporate Audit, Vice President (auto)

We are seeking a Vice President, Quality Assurance, Corporate Audit, responsible for assessing and enhancing the effectiveness, consistency, and compliance of Internal Audit activities across the State Street Bank International GmbH (SSBI) Corporate Audit function. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing, promoting, and maintaining the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP), ensuring alignment with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Global Internal Audit Standards, regulatory expectations, and industry best practices.

This role requires an experienced audit professional with strong expertise in Internal Audit Quality Assurance, audit methodology, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. Experience working within a global financial services organization and familiarity with European regulatory expectations, including those issued by the European Central Bank (ECB), is highly desirable.

The position is based in Krakow, Poland and can be performed in a hybrid model, with three days per week expected in the office.

Why This Role Is Important to Us

The Quality Assurance team plays a critical role in helping Corporate Audit maintain a strong, consistent, and effective audit function. Through independent assessment and challenge, the team provides assurance that audit activities are executed in accordance with professional standards, internal methodology, and regulatory expectations. In this role, you will contribute to continuous improvement efforts, strengthen audit quality, and support Corporate Audit's commitment to delivering risk-focused, high-quality assurance across the organization.

What We Value

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Deep understanding of Internal Audit methodology, quality assurance practices, and professional standards.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong judgment and willingness to provide effective challenge to senior stakeholders.
• Ability to influence positive change and drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience presenting to senior management.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities within a global environment.
• Experience interpreting and applying regulatory expectations and supervisory guidance, particularly within the financial services industry.
• Knowledge of audit practices, risk management, governance, internal controls, regulatory compliance, and operational processes.
• Experience leveraging data analytics, automation, and technology-enabled audit approaches is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree or equivalent qualification preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in Internal Audit, Audit Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Compliance, Regulatory Oversight, or a related function within a complex financial services organization.
• Experience within a global systemically important financial institution (G-SIB) or other large, regulated financial services organization is preferred.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, CISA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of IIA Global Internal Audit Standards and audit quality frameworks.
• Experience performing audit quality reviews, methodology assessments, thematic reviews, or regulatory self-assessments.
• Knowledge of European regulatory expectations, including ECB supervisory guidance, is desirable.
• Experience with data analytics, audit technology, automation, or emerging audit practices is highly valued

zł282 000 Annual

The minimum salary quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate ultimately works outside of this primary location, the applicable minimum salary may differ.

Salary will be determined based on factors such as the position, type of work performed, individual skills, job description, working hours, diligence, initiative, self-management, length of employment, availability, and the quantity and quality of work delivered, as well as other objective and non-discriminatory criteria relevant to State Street employees.

In addition to salary, employees are eligible to be considered for discretionary annual performance-based awards.

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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