Senior Vice President, Head of Assurance and Testing

State Street

. Develop the strategy and multi-year roadmap to establish, embed, and scale an enterprise Assurance and Controls Testing utility .

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 processes while leading large-scale assurance programs and teams. Proficient in driving transformation initiatives through analytics, automation, and AI-enabled testing.

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Risk ManagementControls AssuranceInternal AuditRegulatory ComplianceLeadership of Large Teams

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Hard Skills

Assurance MethodologiesControls Testing ProtocolsData AnalyticsAutomationContinuous MonitoringTesting PracticesGovernance ProcessesRisk and Control FrameworksService-Level AgreementsPerformance Measures

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunicationTeam LeadershipDecision MakingAccountability

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACIACRMACISACRCM

Industry Keywords

Enterprise AssuranceOperational RiskRegulatory ExpectationsGovernance PracticesAudit

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop the strategy and multi-year roadmap to establish, embed, and scale an enterprise Assurance and Controls Testing utility
Define 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, responsibilities, cadence, escalation protocols, and performance measures
Build relationships across business units and risk partners to support intake, adoption, accountability, and expansion
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 testing teams and develop integrated 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, risks, progress, dependencies, and decisions to executive leadership
Support regulatory examinations, internal reviews, and management commitments
Lead and inspire an inclusive, high-performing team
Create clarity of ownership, decision rights, and accountability
Develop leadership capabilities across managers and senior assurance practitioners

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
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 preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement savings plan (401K) with company match
Basic life insurance
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Optional additional insurance coverages
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Short-term disability
Family care leave/responsibilities support
Employee Assistance Program
Eligibility for annual performance-based awards
Eligibility for certain tax-advantaged savings plans
Inclusive development opportunities
Flexible work-life support
Paid volunteer days
Employee networks