Who we are looking for
Director of Implementation Portfolio Management & Governance , EMEA reporting directly to Head of EMEA Alpha Implementation (Senior Vice President)
The role is being created to establish a senior experienced administrative function to support the rapid scale of growth occurring within Alpha in EMEA whilst maintaining appropriate risk and governance controls. The individual will have overall responsibility for active programmatic control and reporting on projects running in the region across implementation.
The role will also require the incumbent to lead projects building virtual teams across functions to deliver against pre-designed objectives and metrics supporting the Head of Alpha EMEA SMF function and broader Alpha & UK Management committee members. They will also have an important role to collaborate with partner functions across State Street especially CRD, Alpha Data, Product, Global Delivery, Commercial, Risk, Compliance & Legal Team to support mutual client projects, resource planning, portfolio management reporting.
Want more jobs like this?
Get jobs in London, United Kingdom delivered to your inbox every week.
In support of building strategic direction in the region, they will use highly developed programmatic skills to distil and interpret key reporting information and trend data needed to improve transparency on programme governance and standards adoption across teams and will create decision making tools used by the management team to help determine strategic direction and prioritize focus.
Why this role is important to us
The team you will be joining is a part of a global, cross-divisional group supporting State Street AlphaSM. State Street AlphaSM redefines the common definition of 'alpha' to mean powering better performance and outcomes at every point on the investment lifecycle and is the first open platform from a single provider that connects the front, middle and back office. It harmonizes data, technology and services across trusted providers to help our clients better manage their businesses. Join us if making your mark in an ever-changing, increasingly complex and competitive industry is a challenge you are up for.
What you will be responsible for
- Advise and lead strategic and efficiency improvement activities for the Alpha Implementation Portfolio ; supporting in identifying, solutioning and executing their priorities
- Managing day-to-day activities to ensure the implementation portfolio runs smoothly. Continuingly drive for ways to enhance efficiency and/or simplification
- Develop and build on relationships with all stakeholders to improve responsiveness across a multi-stakeholder model
- Support the Alpha Implementation lead in holding the implementation management accountable to their commitments. Ensuring the business units goals are met including;
- In partnership with finance, Client Implementation Executives develop and monitor Implementation budgets actuals, and forecasts. Ensuring adequate oversight of the businesses financial performance
- Manage the business's hiring plan to budget
- Commercial oversight of prospective deals (including approval and governance) and in-flight implementations
- Manage internal funding disputes and commitments across the Alpha stakeholders
- Management information reporting across the implementation portfolio for implementation, governance and risk committees
- Manage the strategic partner relations and mediate and resolve disputes, as directed by the implementation lead, internally and externally with vendors
- Deputise for implementation lead at nominated internal committees as part of the SMF function; including Risk, Billing, Audit etc
What we value
- Leadership and ability to bring together teams across different levels and disciplines within the organization
- Outstanding presentation, communication (oral & written), and relationship building skills across all levels of management. A detail-oriented disposition and clear, concise communication skills.
- Strong critical thinking, problem solving, decision making and relationship management skills
- The Enterprise Culture traits and behaviors - Choose to own it, Break through Silos, Deliver results through integrity, Do Better Every Day, Care for colleagues, clients and community
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- Strong understanding of financial markets and investment management processes
- Degree qualified with a financial or analytical discipline preferred, or relevant experience within the financial services industry
- Experience in organizing and directing multiple teams and departments
- Leadership and an ability to bring together teams across different levels and disciplines within the organization
- Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making
- Experience in planning and leading strategic initiatives
- Desire and willingness to drive to the route cause of issues
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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 in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Program 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 perspective 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 the 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 program 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.
Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers
State Street's Speak Up Line