Quality Assurance, Corporate Audit, Vice President,

Looking For 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 You Will Be Responsible For As Vice President, Quality Assurance, Corporate Audit, you will: Execute Quality Assurance reviews of Internal Audit engagements to assess audit planning, execution, reporting, and adherence to audit methodology and professional standards. Evaluate the quality, sufficiency, and consistency of audit workpapers, conclusions, and supporting evidence. Assess compliance with the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards, Corporate Audit methodology, and applicable regulatory expectations. Perform quality assurance reviews of regulatory issue validation activities conducted by audit teams. Lead thematic, targeted, and horizontal reviews to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and emerging best practices. Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP). Support regulatory self-assessments and internal quality evaluations. Monitor developments in audit practices, professional standards, and relevant regulatory guidance, including ECB expectations and other applicable supervisory frameworks. Develop training, guidance, and awareness initiatives based on quality review results and industry best practices. Provide insight and challenge to audit teams and senior stakeholders on audit quality and methodology matters. Provide governance reporting to local legal entities with regard to QA related matters. Partner with stakeholders to promote continuous improvement and strengthen audit effectiveness across the department. Support quality reporting, metrics, and analysis to measure Corporate Audit performance and identify trends. Contribute to strategic initiatives, methodology enhancements, and transformation programs across Corporate Audit. Provide leadership and coaching to team members while fostering a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

The following skills will help you succeed in this role: 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