Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Audit Manager, Vice President to join our APAC Internal Audit team in Seoul, South Korea. In this role, you will support audit coverage across State Street's key business lines, including Custody, Markets, and Investment Services, with a particular focus on operations in South Korea and broader Asia Pacific markets. You will bring strong expertise in local regulatory frameworks, including the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) and Financial Services Commission (FSC) requirements, alongside a broader understanding of APAC regulatory environments.
Why this role is important to us
The team you will join plays a critical role in safeguarding the organization's integrity and resilience. Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help manage risk, respond to market challenges, and deliver strong performance. As part of Internal Audit, you will:
•Strengthen governance and risk management frameworks
•Deliver insightful, data-driven audit outcomes
•Support innovation and continuous improvement in audit practices
•Join us if you are motivated to drive impact, influence change, and shape the future of risk assurance in financial services.
What you will be responsible for
As a Senior Audit Manager, Vice President, you will:
•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 enhance audit effectiveness and efficiency
•Provide independent assurance on the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes
•Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across business, risk, and technology teams
•Communicate audit findings, insights, and recommendations clearly to senior management
•Contribute to the development of audit strategies, frameworks, and continuous improvement initiatives
•Coach and mentor team members, supporting their professional development
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role:
•Strong experience leading audits within the financial services or banking sector
•Deep understanding of risk-based auditing, internal controls, and regulatory compliance
•Knowledge of South Korea regulatory environment (FSS/FSC); broader APAC exposure is an advantage
•Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment
•Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
•Strong analytical mindset with data-driven decision-making capability
•Effective communication and presentation skills, including senior-level engagement
•Fluency in English; Korean language proficiency is highly preferred
Education & Preferred Qualifications
•Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
•8+ years of audit or assurance experience, ideally within financial services
•Experience auditing products or services similar to State Street's business lines
•Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and control frameworks
•Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, CPA, or equivalent are strongly preferred
Additional requirements
•Ability to travel occasionally (up to ~10%)
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
