Alpha Global Testing - Middle/Front Office - AVP

STATE STREET CORPORATION; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Insurance coverage

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Performance-based awards

Tax-advantaged savings plans

Job summary

State Street Corporation seeks an AVP-level leader to guide client conversion and business acceptance testing. You will oversee sub-streams, drive project progress, manage stakeholder risks, and deliver executive reports.

Expect close collaboration with vendors, internal teams, and clients to achieve integration goals. The role requires a strong background in financial services, PMP certification, and at least 10 years of PM/leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 10 years financial services experience including project/program management experience.
• PMP Certification and/or consulting experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive execution of sub-work stream initiatives within the Client Conversion Services workstream.
• Oversee client onboarding and ESP initiatives with disciplined project management.
• Prepare program-level executive status reports for governance.
• Mentor team on tools, processes and standards; drive vendor management.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

Advanced degree or Master's degree

PMP Certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

State Street is seeking a skilled and proven candidate to lead and work with the team responsible for client conversion and business acceptance testing at the Assistant Vice President level. The role is responsible for providing leadership, project management and oversight of the various Front to Back sub-streams, initiatives and deliverables. This includes planning and overseeing the implementation and project level of sub-streams, execution of project deliverables and producing reporting associated with each to enable the achievement of integration goals and financial synergies.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, management and drive the execution of sub-work stream initiatives within the overall Client Conversion Services workstream
• Drive execution through stringent project management and close attention to detail of sub-streams Alpha, Client onboarding and ESP initiatives
• Knowledge of Investment Manager Servicing/Transaction Management/Core State Street business offerings
• Knowledge of Data Warehousing
• Oversee Vendor relationship and Vendor team management
• Resolve solution impediments with stakeholders, drive project progress, escalated risks, issues and solutions
• Implement project changes and interventions to achieve program goals
• Manage preparation for sub-stream governance meetings including project plan consolidation and materials preparations
• Provide a complete middle office solution to State Street clients
• Prepare and present program/project level executive status reports
• Provide asset owners and managers a dynamic, customizable, and scalable self-service platform for all their data needs
• Perform financial management oversight of sub-streams to enable achievement of integration financial goals and synergies
• Engage effectively with vendor partners for seamless delivery and people management
• Mentor team on tools, processes and standards
• Perform internal communications using multiple communication channels

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Advanced or Masters degree preferred
• Minimum 10 years financial services experience including project/program management experience
• PMP Certification and/or consulting experience required

Skills

• Proven leadership and program management skills
• Proven strong communication, interpersonal, decision-making and negotiation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple organizations to reach common goals
• Organized with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Competencies required

• demonstrated strong project management skills, analytical/problem solving skills, business/industry knowledge, communication versatility, information technology acumen, teamwork and leadership, written and verbal skills
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office and able to use advanced features of PowerPoint and Excel

Salary Range

$80,000 - $140,000 Annual The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

Benefits

• our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match
• insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages
• paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities
• access to our Employee Assistance Program
• incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans)
• eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Job Application Disclosure

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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