Managing Director, Cryptography

Managing Director, Cryptography

We are seeking a Managing Director, Cryptography to lead the enterprise-wide cryptographic strategy, with a focus on key and certificate management. This role is critical to ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data across our global operations. The MD will oversee cryptographic governance, lifecycle management, and compliance with internal standards and external regulatory requirements. This position requires deep technical expertise, strategic leadership, and the ability to drive alignment across decentralized teams.

As Managing Director, Cryptography, you will :

• Lead the enterprise cryptographic strategy, with a focus on key and certificate lifecycle management.
• Define and enforce cryptographic standards, policies, and procedures in alignment with the Information Protection Standard.
• Oversee governance of cryptographic algorithms, cipher suites, and certificate authorities.
• Manage the enterprise-wide inventory of cryptographic assets, including keys, certificates, and HSMs.
• Collaborate with Information Security Officers (ISOs), infrastructure teams, and application owners to ensure secure implementation of cryptographic controls.
• Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) for cryptographic operations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and support audit and regulatory engagements.
• Develop and maintain runbooks, SOPs, and automation for cryptographic operations.
• Provide training and awareness programs for teams handling cryptographic materials.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for cryptographic incidents and exceptions.

These skills will help you succeed in this role :

Education & Preferred Qualifications :

Are you the right candidate? Yes! We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don't necessarily need you to fulfill all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.

Why this role is important to us :

Our technology function, Global Technology Services (GTS), is vital to State Street and is the key enabler for our business to deliver data and insights to our clients. We are driving the company's digital transformation and expanding business capabilities using industry best practices and advanced technologies such as cloud, artificial intelligence, and robotics process automation.

We offer a collaborative environment where technology skills and innovation are valued in a global organization. We're looking for top technical talent to join our team and deliver creative technology solutions that help us become an end-to-end, next-generation financial services company.

Join us if you want to grow your technical skills, solve real problems, and make your mark on our industry.

About State Street :

What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers, and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation we're making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we've been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading, and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance, and savings plans among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Program to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome the candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift program, and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Salary Range : $170,000 - $282,500 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.

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