Head of Assurance and Testing – Senior Vice President

State Street

. Define the strategy, roadmap, execution, governance, and continuous enhancement of an enterprise Assurance and Controls Testing Center of Expertise .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $225,000 - $337,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing assurance methodologies, risk management frameworks, and governance practices while leading large-scale assurance programs. Capable of fostering high-performing teams and driving transformation initiatives through analytics and automation.

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Risk ManagementControls AssuranceInternal AuditRegulatory ComplianceLeadership of Large Teams

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Hard Skills

Assurance MethodologiesControls TestingRisk and Control FrameworksData AnalyticsAutomationContinuous MonitoringGovernance PracticesTesting ProtocolsService-Level AgreementsEnterprise Reporting

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam BuildingContinuous ImprovementStakeholder EngagementLeadership Development

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACIACRMACISACRCM

Industry Keywords

AssuranceControls TestingRegulatory ExpectationsOperational RiskAudit

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define the strategy, roadmap, execution, governance, and continuous enhancement of an enterprise Assurance and Controls Testing Center of Expertise
Build the capability from an organic startup and progressively onboard business controls suites through a modular intake model
Develop and implement the target operating model, governance, intake approach, service model, cadence, decision rights, and implementation priorities
Establish risk-based annual and multi-year assurance planning aligned with enterprise priorities, regulatory expectations, corporate policies, and emerging risks
Own and continuously enhance assurance methodologies, standards, procedures, and testing practices
Standardize controls testing protocols, including sampling, evidence requirements, documentation, execution, workpapers, and reporting
Establish governance processes supporting quality, independence, consistency, documentation, examiner readiness, calibration, and continuous improvement
Lead the uplift of assurance and testing for automated controls
Oversee enterprise assurance execution across multiple business lines and functional areas
Partner with business leaders to establish service-level agreements, delivery expectations, operating responsibilities, escalation protocols, and performance measures
Partner on automated testing programs and enterprise rollouts
Champion data analytics, automation, and AI-enabled testing
Develop continuous monitoring and continuous testing capabilities
Develop enterprise reporting and management information
Assess existing testing teams and develop talent, leadership, skills, resourcing, and succession plans
Manage assurance demand, workforce allocation, centralized testing resources, and specialized assurance talent
Review location strategy and delivery footprint
Strengthen the assurance and testing community in India
Represent FLOD Assurance with regulators, internal audit, external audit, senior management, and governance committees
Communicate assurance results, emerging themes, key risks, progress, dependencies, and decisions to executive leadership
Support regulatory examinations, internal reviews, and management commitments
Maintain an external network and monitor developments in assurance, controls testing, automation, and continuous monitoring
Provide enterprise leadership, build an inclusive high-performing team, clarify accountability, foster continuous improvement, and develop leadership capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Audit, or related field
15+ years of experience in risk management, controls assurance, internal audit, regulatory compliance, operational risk, or related disciplines
Significant experience leading large-scale assurance, audit, or control testing programs
Deep understanding of risk and control frameworks, regulatory expectations, and governance practices
Proven experience leading large, geographically dispersed teams
Preferred: Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent)
Preferred: Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CRMA, CISA, CRCM, or equivalent
Preferred: Experience driving transformation initiatives involving analytics, automation, or AI-enabled assurance
Preferred: Experience interacting with regulators and executive governance committees

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Employee Assistance Program
Incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards
Certain tax advantaged savings plans
Inclusive development opportunities
Flexible work-life support
Paid volunteer days
Employee networks