Senior Audit Manager - Operational Audit, VP

About the role

State Street is looking for a Senior Audit Manager, Vice President, to join its APAC Internal Audit team in Seoul, South Korea. You will support audit coverage across State Street's key business lines, including Custody, Markets and Investment Services, with a focus on operations in South Korea and the wider Asia Pacific region. The role brings strong expertise in local regulatory frameworks, including the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) and Financial Services Commission (FSC) requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and execute a portfolio of audit engagements in South Korea, covering planning, risk assessment, testing and reporting in line with audit methodology
• Partner with regional and global audit teams to deliver coordinated audit coverage across APAC
• Ensure compliance with local regulatory expectations (FSS/FSC) and internal policies
• Leverage data analytics and technology tools to improve audit effectiveness and efficiency
• Provide independent assurance on the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management and governance processes
• Build strong relationships with business, risk and technology stakeholders and communicate findings and recommendations to senior management
• Contribute to audit strategy, frameworks and continuous improvement, and coach and mentor team members

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related field
• 8+ years of audit or assurance experience, ideally in financial services
• Experience auditing products or services similar to State Street's business lines
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and control frameworks
• Fluency in English; Korean is highly preferred
• Ability to travel occasionally (up to around 10%)

Required skills

• Strong experience leading audits in financial services or banking
• Deep understanding of risk-based auditing, internal controls and regulatory compliance
• Knowledge of the South Korean regulatory environment (FSS/FSC); broader APAC exposure is an advantage
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment
• Stakeholder management, influencing, analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
• Communication and presentation skills at senior level
• Certifications such as CIA, CISA, CPA or equivalent are strongly preferred