Business Management Lead, Corporate Audit, Vice President

Location: Frankfurt, Germany

Who we are looking for

The Business Management Lead plays a central role in the effective operation of State Street Bank International (SSBI) Corporate Audit, supporting senior leadership across governance, management reporting, regulatory coordination, audit planning and resource management. Working closely with SSBI Corporate Audit leadership and global Corporate Audit partners, the role brings together information from across the function, turns it into clear and decision-useful insights, and drives the timely execution of key priorities and commitments.The role offers broad exposure to senior management, governance bodies and the regulatory environment of a major European financial institution.

The role can be performed in a hybrid model in Munich or Frankfurt, or potentially other SSBI locations.

Key Responsibilities

As Business management Lead, Internal Audit, VP you will be responsible for:

• Governance and Management Reporting
• Lead the preparation and coordination of management and governance reporting for SSBI Corporate Audit, including materials for senior management, Board-level committees and global Corporate Audit leadership.
• Produce clear management information covering audit plan delivery, audit results, findings, validation activity, capacity, headcount and key operational risks.
• Develop executive-level presentations, briefings and decision materials, ensuring accuracy, consistency and a clear narrative.
• Maintain visibility of key decisions, actions, dependencies and emerging execution risks across the function.
• Regulatory and External Audit Coordination
• Coordinate Corporate Audit responses to regulators and external auditors, bringing together relevant stakeholders, evidence and submissions.
• Track requests, commitments and deadlines, ensuring materials are complete, consistent and ready for senior leadership review.
• Identify and escalate delivery risks, competing priorities and information gaps.
• Audit Planning and Resource Management
• Coordinate the annual and multi-year audit planning process and provide transparency over delivery against plan.
• Assess the operational impact of proposed plan changes, including implications for timing, resources and capacity.
• Produce workforce, headcount and capacity analysis to support leadership decision-making.
• Monitor relevant departmental budget and expense information and support resource planning discussions.
• Business Management and Operational Excellence
• Act as a central point of coordination for key SSBI Corporate Audit priorities, connecting local Audit teams, global Corporate Audit and relevant corporate functions.
• Coordinate the maintenance of key policies, procedures and operating documentation supporting the SSBI Corporate Audit function.
• Drive disciplined execution of agreed actions, milestones and commitments and provide senior leadership with transparent progress reporting.
• Identify opportunities to simplify and strengthen reporting, governance and operational processes.
• Support senior leadership with ad hoc analysis and materials on emerging priorities and issues.

These skills will help you succeed in the role

• Excellent organization and disciplined follow-through.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence interacting with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to challenge constructively and escalate issues appropriately.
• Strong attention to detail combined with an ability to see the broader business context.
• Sound judgment, discretion and a high level of integrity.

Required Experience

• Relevant experience within internal audit, risk, regulatory affairs, finance, business management or another control function within financial services.
• Strong understanding of internal audit processes and the governance environment of a regulated financial institution.
• Experience producing management information, executive reporting and materials for senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating complex planning, governance or operational processes involving multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical capability, with the ability to turn complex information into concise insights and decision-ready materials.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and deliverables in a complex, deadline-driven environment.

About State Street

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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.

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