Middle Office Operations, Vice President at State Street

Job description

Who we are looking for A Vice President position with operations experience in one or more functional areas including trade management, corporate actions, reconciliation, accounting. The VP is expected to act as the primary operational leader for a strategic client engagement with full accountability for daily execution, risk governance and client facing delivery. Why this role is important to us. This role requires consistent engagement, visible leadership presence, and hands on ownership to maintain operational stability and client confidence. What you will be responsible for • Serve as the day to day owner of the functional operations area supporting a strategic client • Be the first point of escalation for operational issues, client risks, and delivery concerns • Own leadership coverage, escalation protocols, and decision-making continuity • Represent State Street with authority and accountability in all client forums What we value • Demonstrated ability to identify and proactively resolve complex issues and drive solutions to completion while considering multiple avenues for resolution. • Strong commitment to operational risk management, including the ability to identify control gaps, ensure adherence to established procedures, and reinforce a strong control driven culture. • Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), including pivot tables, lookups, formulas, and data validation techniques, with the ability to analyze large datasets, assess data integrity, and clearly present findings, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders. • Proven ability to operate as a collaborative team player who is equally comfortable taking individual ownership and accountability for outcomes. • Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, confidently, and professionally with senior stakeholders across the organization. • Ability to synthesize complex operational and data driven findings into clear, well organized summaries for management and client discussions. • Proven capability to act as a subject matter resource across multiple operational areas, providing guidance on complex enterprise, system, or data related inquiries while exercising sound judgment in decision making. • Experience producing ad hoc reporting and supporting ongoing management and client driven requests. Education & Preferred Qualifications MBA 8+ operational experience Work Requirement This position is primarily onsite and requires employees to work in the office four (4) days per week. 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 by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Programs 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 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 a