Data Operations, Assistant Vice President

State Street; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

State Street seeks an Assistant Vice President in Global Delivery Data Operations to lead data solutions across front, middle, and back-office processes. You will drive data strategy, governance, and program execution with business and technology partners while ensuring alignment with long-term plans.

The role emphasizes data management, stakeholder engagement, and delivering complex data solutions and services in a dynamic environment. Strong communication and PM skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, MIS, IT or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in data analysis, Operations, or Product management.
• Data Analysis skills including SQL, Data Visualization tools like Power BI, etc.
• PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish partnerships with Operations, Technology, Product and E2E teams to coordinate data solutions and products.
• Create and manage multiple project plans and provide program management for a suite of projects.
• Serve as liaison between business and technology to support product demand opportunities.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of front-to-back Investment management with focus on data requirements.
• Align business goals with data and technology investments to achieve outcomes.
• Communicate recommendations to senior management clearly and effectively.

Skills

Business analysis

Data management

Agile methodologies

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, MIS, IT

PMP certification

Tools

Jira

Confluence

PowerPoint

MS Visio

MS Access

Job description

Who are we looking for?

State Street Global Delivery Data Operations team is seeking a versatile individual in an Assistant Vice President role with strong data and business analysis skills to lead the support of services and offerings across Global Delivery. This qualified individual will provide data and business solutions, and will collaborate with technology and product partners. This leader will be expected to build relationships and collaborate with both business stakeholders and technology partnership order to contribute to the timely execution of long term strategic plans for building out sophisticated data solutions.

Why this job is important to us?

State Street Data Operations brings together data capabilities across the investment lifecycle to help our clients make better decisions, grow at scale, and deliver returns for their clients. The successful candidate must be skilled in analyzing our complex business service flows across front, middle, and back office operating models, with a focus on data management. They will also be driving the strategic solution design, business architecture, and business solutions/services while driving program/project execution and reporting.

In this role, you’ll help us manage timelines for key milestones, proactively identify roadblocks to help mitigate risk, and ensure strategic alignment across SSCD pillars within the team. The ideal candidate is someone excited to work in a regularly changing and complex environment, managing project outcomes to help the team prioritize deliverables and meet goals.

What you will be responsible for?

• Establish strong partnerships with internal stakeholders in Operations, Technology, Product and E2E architecture teams to influence and coordinate cross-functional business data solutions and products, in support of client and business goals.
• Creation and management of several project plans and provide program management of a suite of projects
• Act as a liaison between business and technology teams to support product demand opportunities as part of data strategy.
• Possess strong knowledge of front-to-back Investment management/Investment services with focus on user data requirements.
• Work with business and technology partners to establish clear connections between business goals, strategies, and the data and technology investments required to achieve them
• Communicates recommendations to management/senior business leaders through effective written and oral communication.

What we value?

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Strategic thinker with strong business analysis and planning skills. Capable of identifying and interpreting wider-ranging issues: ‘Big picture’ understanding.
• Creation of data and business process flows and defining the business problem, solution, and design using various tools.
• Proven experience with business requirements analysis to meet critical business needs, must display an ability to drive tasks through to completion.
• Experience with design and optimization of user experience across different interfaces to maximize engagement and adoption
• Excellent time management and organization skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically with a focus on achieving outcomes. - Experience with writing features/requirements.
• Deep understanding of data strategy including data lineage, quality, governance and analysis
• Product Owner role experience using Agile Methodologies.
• Proven related financial services experience. Good understanding of State Street businesses.
• Demonstrate understanding of Data Operations processes and procedures and an ability to learn quickly.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, facilitation, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with Project Managements software
• Proficiency with MS Office Products; MS Access, Visio; Jira, Confluence, PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated excellence in business writing, development of business process flow diagrams, making comparisons regarding current and future processes, and effective communication.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, MIS, Information Technology, or a related field of study.
• Data Analysis technical skills including SQL, Data Visualization tools, Power BI, etc.
• 8+ years of experience in data analysis, Operations, or Product management.
• PMP certification preferred

About State Street

What we do.

State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow

We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility.

We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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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.

Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: 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); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.

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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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Job ID: R-795905