Global Implementation & Transformation Executive

State Street; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

State Street seeks a transformational executive to define and execute the strategic vision for global client onboarding, transaction management and platform implementation for a major strategic client.

The role operates at the intersection of the Client, Product, Operations and Technology, treating implementation programs as enterprise transformations that advance long-term business objectives, client outcomes and sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Economics, Technology, Operations or related discipline.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership in financial services, asset servicing, fintech or related industry.
• Significant leadership of global implementation, transformation or strategic delivery organizations.
• Experience managing executive client relationships and complex transformation programs.
• Deep expertise in transaction management and operating model transformations.

Responsibilities

• Define the global transaction implementation, onboarding and transformation strategy; align priorities with enterprise growth; establish implementation management as a strategic capability; advise client and State Street executives on complex transformation decisions.
• Lead multi-year platform migration, service-model redesign, middle-office transaction lifecycle modernization; define scalable future-state operating models; accelerate strategic product adoption; shift from bespoke solutions toward standardized services where appropriate; ensure client adoption and benefit realization.
• Establish executive governance and lead steering committees; oversee portfolio investment, resources, risks, dependencies and outcomes; provide transparent executive reporting and escalation; reinforce accountability and delivery discipline.
• Improve processing efficiency, data quality, exception management, controls and client transparency; simplify workflows with Product, Operations and Technology; advance automation, straight-through processing, platform convergence and speed-to-market.
• Lead and develop a global organization; build a high-performance, client-focused culture; strengthen leadership, succession and professional growth; lead through influence across a complex matrix.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, audit, information security and operational resilience requirements; strengthen governance, testing, readiness and change controls; proactively identify and mitigate implementation and operational risk.
• Modernize implementation methods, tools and operating models; embed Product Development Lifecycle practices; partner with Technology and Architecture on automation, AI-enabled delivery, workflow optimization and data-driven insights; build reusable frameworks for future growth.

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Economics, Technology, Operations or related discipline

Job description

State Street seeks a transformational executive to define and execute the strategic vision for global client onboarding, transaction management and platform implementation for a major strategic client.

The role operates at the intersection of the Client, Product, Operations and Technology, treating implementation programs as enterprise transformations that advance long-term business objectives, client outcomes and sustainable growth.