Global SVP: Non-Financial Risk Leadership

State Street Corporation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work-life

Volunteer days

Employee networks

Job summary

State Street Corporation in London seeks a Senior Vice President, Head of Non-Financial Risk Management (Global Delivery and Investment Services) to lead the global framework for non-financial risks across its delivery and investment services businesses.

Reporting to the Chief Compliance and Operational Risk Officer, the role oversees governance, risk identification, regulatory engagement, and reporting to the Board, while building a high-performing, multi-jurisdiction risk team.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in non-financial risk management, compliance or operational risk in financial services, with executive leadership experience.
• Experience with GSIBs or large, complex financial institutions is a plus.
• Deep expertise in non-financial risk management (compliance, operational risk, technology, model, resiliency, data, third-party).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build consensus at all levels.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience leading risk management frameworks and teams in a multi-jurisdictional, regulated setting.
• Bachelor’s degree required; post-graduate education (Master’s, Law or PhD) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the global non-financial risk framework for Global Delivery and Investment Services, ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide policies and regulatory obligations.
• Advise executives on risk events, root-cause analysis and remediation strategies.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to senior management, business partners, and governance committees.
• Provide independent oversight and challenge to First-Line risk management activities within Global Delivery and Investment Services.
• Lead risk identification, assessment and reporting processes, including scenario analysis, loss event management, and lessons learned.
• Oversee compliance with applicable laws, regulations and internal policies for non-financial risks.
• Chair or participate in risk and compliance committees, ensuring effective escalation and review of risk issues.
• Prepare and present periodic risk and compliance reports to senior management, regulators, and the Board.

Skills

Non-financial risk management

Executive leadership

Regulatory engagement

Stakeholder management

Strategic risk governance

Communication skills

Cross-jurisdiction leadership

Regulatory exams experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s/Law/PhD degree

Job description

State Street Corporation in London seeks a Senior Vice President, Head of Non-Financial Risk Management (Global Delivery and Investment Services) to lead the global framework for non-financial risks across its delivery and investment services businesses.

Reporting to the Chief Compliance and Operational Risk Officer, the role oversees governance, risk identification, regulatory engagement, and reporting to the Board, while building a high-performing, multi-jurisdiction risk team.