Head of Regulatory Examinations Management, MD

State Street; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 161,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

State Street in the United States is seeking the Global Head of Regulatory Examination Management, a senior leadership role within the Global Regulatory Liaison Office (GRLO) responsible for the firm's global examination program and governance across jurisdictions. The role requires deep regulatory knowledge and exceptional executive communication.

You will lead the team, oversee end-to-end examination management, collaborate with Risk, Compliance and Legal, and drive continuous improvement to

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience in regulatory examination management, regulatory affairs, compliance, risk, or a related discipline.
• Deep understanding of regulatory examination processes and supervisory engagement across complex, highly regulated environments.
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional efforts and influence senior stakeholders across a matrixed organization.
• Strong executive communication skills, including experience preparing materials for senior management, Boards, and regulators.
• Demonstrated organizational, program management, and execution skills with strong attention to detail.
• Experience leading and developing teams in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examination program leadership across multiple jurisdictions.
• Oversee planning, coordination, and delivery of examinations.
• Coordinate with Risk, Compliance, and Legal to ensure timely responses.
• Support supervisory engagements and briefing materials.
• Ensure submissions are clear, concise, and aligned with firm positions.
• Oversee governance, reporting, and escalation to senior management.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team.

Skills

Regulatory examination management

Regulatory affairs

Compliance

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Who We Are Looking For

The Global Head of Regulatory Examination Management is a senior leadership role within the Global Regulatory Liaison Office (GRLO) responsible for leading the firm’s global regulatory examination program, including the governance, coordination, and execution of supervisory reviews across jurisdictions.

The Global Head of Regulatory Examination Management is a senior leadership role within the Global Regulatory Liaison Office (GRLO) responsible for leading the firm’s global regulatory examination program, including the governance, coordination, and execution of supervisory reviews across jurisdictions.

This role serves as the central point of contact between supervisory agencies and the firm to ensure examinations are managed in a consistent, proactive, and well-controlled manner. This role requires in-depth understanding of regulatory and supervisory processes, strong executive communication skills, and the ability to influence a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.

As part of the GRLO, the role contributes to fostering a strong regulatory posture by driving disciplined execution, clear and consistent messaging, and effective engagement with supervisory authorities.

The Global Regulatory Liaison Function

Our GRLO serves as the primary liaison with regulators in jurisdictions in which we operate and is responsible for strategically managing those relationships through a global operating model that supports local, regional and global needs consistently.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Examination Program Leadership: Lead the global regulatory examination program, including setting standards, execution protocols, and oversight across jurisdictions.
• End-to-End Examination Management: Oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of regulatory examinations, including intake, scoping, scheduling, response management, and closeout.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Drive alignment across business and control functions, including Risk, Compliance, and Legal, to ensure responses are timely, accurate and consistent.
• Regulatory Engagement Support: Partner with Regulatory Relationship Management to support supervisory interactions and the development of briefing materials.
• Quality Assurance and Messaging: Ensure regulatory submissions and related materials are clear, concise, accurate, and aligned with firm positions.
• Governance and Reporting: Oversee reporting and escalation protocols for senior management and the Board.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify themes and lessons learned from examinations and drive enhancements to processes, controls, and readiness.
• Team Leadership: Lead, develop and mentor a high-performing team while fostering strong execution and accountability.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience in regulatory examination management, regulatory affairs, compliance, risk, or a related discipline
• Deep understanding of regulatory examination processes and supervisory engagement across complex, highly regulated environments
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional efforts and influence senior stakeholders across a matrixed organization
• Strong executive communication skills, including experience preparing materials for senior management, Boards, and regulators
• Demonstrated organizational, program management, and execution skills with strong attention to detail
• Experience leading and developing teams in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred

Salary Range

$170,000 - $267,500 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-796038