Risk Manager, Officer

STATE STREET CORPORATION; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 119,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract from day one

Gold Medical Package

Private pension plan

Training and development programs

Job summary

STATE STREET CORPORATION is seeking a Risk Manager, Officer to join the Credit Risk function within the Enterprise Risk Management division. The role emphasizes ownership, analytical depth, and high-impact work at the intersection of credit risk governance and management reporting.

The position is offered in a hybrid working model with in-office collaboration, supporting a disciplined risk framework and continuous improvement across data, controls, and processes.

Qualifications

• Background in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Risk or Compliance (control, reporting or analytical role).
• Fluency in English with strong written and verbal communication skills in a professional environment.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to work with large datasets; experience preparing management presentations (PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Take care of: ensuring real-time visibility and control over the firm’s credit exposures.
• Take ownership of credit limit monitoring and exception management, quickly identifying, investigating, and escalating issues such as limit breaches or aged overdrafts.
• Turn data into insight by delivering clear, high-quality risk metrics and commentary that senior stakeholders rely on for decision-making.
• Help strengthen the control environment - improving data quality, supporting audits and regulatory reviews, and contributing to smarter, more efficient processes through automation and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with Risk Managers and partner teams across the organization.
• Play a visible role in keeping the firm within risk appetite while helping modernize how Credit Control operates.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Ownership

Problem solving

Education

Finance, Economics, Business

Tools

Spotfire

Power BI

VBA

SQL

Job description

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a Risk Manager, Officer to join the Credit Risk function within State Street’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) division. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced risk professional who values ownership, analytical depth, and high‑impact work at the intersection of credit risk governance, controls, and management reporting. You will join a team close to decision‑making, playing a key role in protecting the firm through disciplined monitoring, escalation, and transparency. This role is offered in a hybrid working model, allowing you to combine flexibility with meaningful in‑office collaboration.

Why this role is important to us

Credit Control is critical to ensuring State Street’s credit risk profile remains well governed, visible, and within risk appetite. The team provides early warning through limit monitoring, exception escalation, and insightful risk metrics relied upon by senior management and regulators. By joining the team, you will directly contribute to the strength and resilience of the Credit Risk framework, helping the organization respond quickly to risk events while continuously improving controls, data quality, and processes.

Your new role

As a Risk Manager, Officer you will:

• Take care of: ensuring real‑time visibility and control over the firm’s credit exposures
• Take ownership of credit limit monitoring and exception management, quickly identifying, investigating, and escalating issues such as limit breaches or aged overdrafts
• Turn data into insight by delivering clear, high‑quality risk metrics and commentary that senior stakeholders rely on for decision‑making
• Help strengthen the control environment- improving data quality, supporting audits and regulatory reviews, and contributing to smarter, more efficient processes through automation and continuous improvement
• Work closely with Risk Managers and partner teams across the organization
• Play a visible role in keeping the firm within risk appetite while helping modernize how Credit Control operates

What we value

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with high attention to detail, accuracy, and data quality
• Ability to independently manage structured, recurring deliverables while effectively handling ad hoc, time‑sensitive requests
• Clear and confident communicator with a proactive, solution‑oriented mindset and ability to challenge where appropriate
• Strong ownership and accountability for end-to-end delivery of tasks, with a focus on driving continuous improvement and efficiency

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Background in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related discipline, gained through education or hands‑on professional experience
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Risk or Compliance (control, reporting or analytical role)
• Fluency in English with strong written and verbal communication skills in a professional environment
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to work with large datasets; experience preparing management presentations (PowerPoint)

Additional requirements

• Strong interest in data, controls, and understanding processes end‑to‑end, with the ability to identify gaps and propose improvements
• Comfortable working with international stakeholders and contributing effectively in a global, cross‑functional environment
• Well‑organized, proactive, and results‑oriented, with the ability to prioritize independently and manage competing deadlines
• Exposure to automation tools (Spotfire, Power BI, VBA, SQL, or similar) is a plus- but curiosity and willingness to learn matter more than prior expertise

The position requires office presence at least 3 days per week

Minimum Salary:

zł132,000 Annual 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.

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

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.

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.

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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.

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