Alpha Operations Client Pathways, Vice President

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Who we are looking for

In this role as Vice President - Alpha Operations Client Pathways, you will work with State Street teams from around the globe to lead a team or multiple teams supporting the transformation of some of State Street's key middle office clients. You will have leadership and strategy responsibility to oversee and deliver all day-to-day responsibilities of your teams in a fast-paced, flexible and exciting environment. The role will need to initiate and develop good communication and interpersonal relationships with operations, technology and client relationship teams

to ensure any change initiatives maintain the high level of service that is currently being provided to these clients.

Why this role is important to us

This is a transformation and managerial position with significant change the bank's responsibility within Middle Office Services. This is a project lead with oversight responsibilities of a functional area, managing both direct reports and cross functional teams. Responsibilities include oversight of business analysis, solutions design and implementation, working closely with client and technology partners. In addition to operational and team responsibilities, this role is client facing, and acts as a primary escalation point for all program / project related items both internally at State Street and with the client. The candidate should be a hands-on leader who is required to ensure the team(s) under their responsibility undertake appropriate learning, analysis, documentation and implementation practices, ensure timely response to client-initiated queries, and escalation of any potential risks or issues which will impact our change delivery.

What you will be responsible for

Critical business priorities :

Drive forward workstreams within a large client facing strategic initiative with Alpha Operations

Manage and drive Business Analysis and Testing activities, both personally and leading a team

Be accountable for deliverable and tollgate timelines, documentation and presentation

Ensure a robust control environment is built into any model evolutions being designed

Role Definition :

Leader will be responsible for driving our team's evaluation of current operating models and designing, documenting and executing upon a market leading future state operating model

Understand existing business and technology structures and operating models at State Street including hand offs, process flow and delivery across both client facing sites and operations hubs

Develop large scale transformation strategies to overhaul and redesign the operating model to focus on client experience, automation, efficiency and process improvements using best in class tools

Collaborate with Operations, Transformation, and Technology teams to ensure the core pillars of the program are understood, adopted and operational requirements are clear and tested.

Assess performance of the program against benefit and outcome targets (Financial & non-financial), manage risks and issues and take corrective measurements.

Partner with client, operations and program leadership to execute on these process re-engineering changes globally

As a

Vice President,

we require strong leadership and advanced skills in areas such as :

Ability to navigate a large, global organization. Build meaningful relationships and develop an effective network.

Work successfully in a matrixed environment. Effectively manage multiple stakeholders, determine highest priorities for the organization, identify and resolve contention between directives.

Proven leadership skills as well as managing and developing a high performing team.

Excellent time management, presentation and communication skills to effectively reach multiple reporting levels (clients, other 3rd parties, executives, peers, subordinates). Flexibility across multiple communication formats

Proven track record of achieving / exceeding financial goals through expense discipline and headcount management.

Experience with change management programs in sponsorship, leadership roles. Demonstrated ability to execute under challenging circumstances and deliver targeted outcomes.

Demonstrated ability to manage, coach and influence colleagues and virtual team members.

Cross-cultural awareness and the ability to connect with colleagues globally in a collaborative, open work environment. Serve as a role model of acceptance and flexibility in dealing with colleagues with varying backgrounds.

The candidate for the Vice President Alpha Operations Client Pathways role will possess and / or be able to demonstrate :

A proven track record at a senior level in client facing role such as business and IT relationship management, account management, delivery executive, or related disciplines with Executive level reporting experience

15 years + experience in financial services presently in a leadership role, having managed large scale transformation roles.

Deep understanding of the Corporate Investment Banking landscape, with experience leading operational teams within the Middle Office space

Strong Stakeholder and Relationship Management skills

In-depth understanding of the linkage between information technology and business value

Operations experience program managing large scale initiatives and implementations

Strategic thinker with an ability to effectively partner with Operations and Transformation leads, technology partners and senior management

Creative and analytical ability in problem resolution and troubleshooting

Collaborative leadership and work style

Salary Range :

$125,000 - $200,000 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.

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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.

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