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IT Security, AVP

State Street

State Street

IT
USD 90k-142,500 / year
Posted on Oct 31, 2025

Overview

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Vice President to join our Information Technology Risk and Resiliency team supporting State Street Investment Management. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about strengthening our security posture through operational excellence and continuous improvement.

As part of the IT Risk and Resiliency team, you will play a key role in audit and access management, risk mitigation, and cross-functional coordination. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders and auditors to ensure compliance with corporate security policies and drive enhancements across the department.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as a liaison between State Street IM personnel and internal/external auditors, fostering strong relationships and ensuring audit readiness.
  • Coordinate the remediation of audit issues and manage related observations.
  • Perform data analysis using Excel, SQL (preferred), and visualization/reporting tools to support audit and IAM activities.
  • Assist in State Street IM’s compliance to Identity and Access Management programs, including recertifications and ad hoc queries from end users and corporate partners.
  • Collaborate with business units to identify and implement new or enhanced security risk controls.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and identify creative solutions to mitigate security risks.
  • Share expertise and partner with colleagues to deliver high-quality, timely service.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
  • 2–5 years of experience in information security, audit management, or IAM.
  • Familiarity with financial services and related regulatory environments.
  • Understanding of business concepts such as SDLC, IAM frameworks, and risk/compliance practices.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with SQL and data visualization tools is a plus.
  • Ability to multitask effectively while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Interest in pursuing professional certifications (e.g., CISA) is encouraged.

Salary Range:

$90,000 - $142,500 Annual

The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.

For a full overview, visit https://hrportal.ehr.com/statestreet/Home.

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.

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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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