Global Data Operations Lead & MD – Strategy, Risk, Delivery

State Street; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous healthcare and savings plans

Flexible Work Programs

Development and educational support

Job summary

State Street is seeking a senior leader to direct the global Alpha Data Operations strategy and operating model. You will own data integrity, production readiness, and service delivery across regions and clients, acting as the final escalation point for material risk and performance issues.

You will partner with senior leaders across Alpha Data Services, Risk, Compliance, and Technology to transform operations, drive governance, and ensure resilient outcomes while maintaining client confidence.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior leadership experience within investment operations or data operations.
• Experience leading global, multi-location organisations and senior leadership teams.
• Deep experience in regulated financial services with accountability for operational risk.
• Strong understanding of front-to-back investment operations, including data governance and reporting.
• Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders and drive cross-functional decisions.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global Alpha Data Operations strategy across regions and client segments.
• Own global service performance and data readiness outcomes, including regulatory reporting.
• Act as executive sponsor and final escalation point for material client, data, and production issues.
• Establish partnerships with senior client, Front Office, Technology, and Operations leaders.
• Set global standards for client reporting, governance, and performance reporting.
• Lead the transformation roadmap with automation and AI-enabled capabilities.
• Build and lead a high-performing global leadership team.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Regulated financial services

Global operating model

Data governance

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Mathematics, Technology, or related discipline

Tools

CRIMS experience

Job description

State Street is seeking a senior leader to direct the global Alpha Data Operations strategy and operating model. You will own data integrity, production readiness, and service delivery across regions and clients, acting as the final escalation point for material risk and performance issues.

You will partner with senior leaders across Alpha Data Services, Risk, Compliance, and Technology to transform operations, drive governance, and ensure resilient outcomes while maintaining client confidence.