Governance and Strategy Specialist

State Street Corporation; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract from day one

Birthday/Anniversary holidays

Gold Medical Package for employees and

Premium life insurance

Pension plan

Wellbeing programs

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

State Street Corporation is seeking a Strategy & Governance Specialist (A2) to support the delivery of AOIA’s strategic objectives through structured governance, high-quality reporting, and data-driven insights. You will work under supervision on day-to-day activities aligned to four pillars: Client Experience, Operational Excellence, Risk and Resiliency Management, and Employee Engagement.

You will produce key metrics, track initiatives, support escalation processes, and collaborate on internal

Qualifications

• Proactive, meaningful collaboration across business lines, countries, regions and the global teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for senior executives and their support teams.
• Excellent analytical and data-management capabilities.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with data visualization tools like Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Provide structured governance, high‑quality reporting, and insightful analysis across four pillars: Client Experience, Operational Excellence, Risk and Resiliency Management, and Employee Engagement.
• Assist in producing cyclical or ad hoc key metrics and reports to support decision making.
• Track adherence to initiatives and processes aligned to core pillars and assist in escalation processes to AOIA senior management.
• Collaborate on internal strategic initiatives and transformational activities; leverage AI tools to drive process efficiencies.
• Build strong relationships with Global and Regional internal clients to ensure quality and customer satisfaction.

Job description

As a Strategy & Governance Specialist (A2) you will support the effective delivery of AOIA’s strategic objectives by providing structured governance, high‑quality reporting, and insightful analysis across four core business pillars - Client Experience, Operational Excellence, Risk and Resiliency Management and Employee Engagement. The role enables senior leaders to make informed decisions through strong execution discipline, risk visibility, and data‑driven insights. You will: Under support and direction execute day‑to‑day activities related to running the business, aligned to strategic priorities and the impact on the four business priority pillars: Client Experience, Operational Excellence, Risk and Resiliency Management and Employee Engagement. Assist in the production of cyclical or ad hoc key metrics and reporting to support business decisions and facilitation of meetings Track adherence to initiatives and processes aligned to the core pillars including but not limited to Client Sentiment and Client Excellence, the AOIA and Global Delivery Risk Profile, Org Design, Operating Model, Productivity and Global Footprint Strategy Assist in the support of escalation processes to AOIA senior management, ensuring risks, issues, and progress updates are clearly documented, tracked, and communicated Leverage technology, including AI tools, to drive process efficiencies and workload optimization Provide support and knowledge sharing to colleagues as part of day‑to‑day collaboration and continuous improvement Assess measure and manage risk exposure as part of standardized business practices; immediately address and escape issues, as appropriate Collaborate and contribute to projects and analysis for internal strategic initiatives and transformational activities Foster deep relationships with Global and Regional internal clients (inside and outside of GD) and colleagues to ensure quality and customer satisfaction.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Proactive, meaningful collaboration across business lines, countries, regions and the global teams
• Creative problem-solving skills; and ability to consider the bigger picture, always thinking Globally and "One State Street"
• Exemplary organization and prioritization skills to plan to leverage project management approach to seamlessly execute day to day activities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, listening and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact well with senior executives and their support teams
• An energetic work style and the ability to adapt well to a changing, fast paced environment
• Analytical Skills to work with large amounts of data: facts, figures, and number crunching
• Presentation Skills to present findings, or translate the data into an understandable document
• Attention to Detail: Data is precise and requires vigilance in conducting the analysis to come to correct conclusions.
• Education & Preferred Qualifications: Banking/ financial sector Finance/data/business analysis experience Effective time and project management skills Excellent analytical and communications skills Strong communication and leadership skills Excellent knowledge of MS Office suite, in particular MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint Knowledge on data visualization software e.g. Tableau software preferred
• This role requires you to work in hybrid model (minimum 3 days/week)

We Offer:

• Permanent contract from day one
• Additional holidays (Birthday Day Off, 3rd and 5th year anniversary Day Off)
• Gold Medical Package for employees and their families (partner and children)
• Premium life insurance package and private pension plan
• Wide range of soft skills training, technical workshops, language classes and development programs
• Opportunities to volunteer your time to company-driven initiatives, employee networks or organizations of your choice
• Variety of well‑being programs
• Additional benefits available depending on the seniority of the role

This role offers a minimum salary: zł68,004 per annum. The minimum salary quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate ultimately works outside of this primary location, the applicable minimum salary may differ. Salary will be determined based on factors such as the position, type of work performed, individual skills, job description, working hours, diligence, initiative, self‑management, length of employment, availability, and the quantity and quality of work delivered, as well as other objective and non‑discriminatory criteria relevant to State Street employees. In addition to salary, employees are eligible to be considered for discretionary annual performance‑based awards.

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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law. Discover more information on jobs at StateStreet.com/careers Read our CEO Statement