Director, Open Architecture Platform Strategy

State Street; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 268,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Flexible work program

Development programs

Job summary

State Street in Massachusetts seeks a Platform Services – Open Architecture Product Strategy Managing Director to drive front/middle/back office product strategy, engaging across divisions and geographies to shape the next generation of investment operations.

The role requires deep asset management expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to articulate a compelling roadmap, with a focus on client value, scalable solutions, and cross-functional execution in a fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of financial markets and investment management processes.
• 15+ years operational/technical experience across front, middle and back office systems.
• Degree with a financial or analytical discipline preferred, or relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Engage Front/Middle/Back Office business needs and map to capabilities.
• Develop and implement solutions embracing customer requirements.
• Create strategic roadmaps and communicate with clients and stakeholders.
• Price products, articulate value, and support sales.
• Write and present ROI-based business cases.
• Analyze macro growth drivers and inform recommendations.
• Assess competitive landscape to identify differentiation.
• Collaborate with product, delivery, and client coverage teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Decision making

Relationship management

Education

Finance/analytical degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

State Street in Massachusetts seeks a Platform Services – Open Architecture Product Strategy Managing Director to drive front/middle/back office product strategy, engaging across divisions and geographies to shape the next generation of investment operations.

The role requires deep asset management expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to articulate a compelling roadmap, with a focus on client value, scalable solutions, and cross-functional execution in a fast-growing environment.