Vice President Operational Risk Jobs in Wakefield, MA

Who we are looking for

A Vice President position with operations experience in one or more functional areas including trade management, corporate actions, reconciliation, accounting. The VP is expected to act as the primary operational leader for a strategic client engagement with full accountability for daily execution, risk governance and client facing delivery.

Why this role is important to us.

This role requires consistent engagement, visible leadership presence, and hands on ownership to maintain operational stability and client confidence.

What you will be responsible for

Serve as the day to day owner of the functional operations area supporting a strategic client

Be the first point of escalation for operational issues, client risks, and delivery concerns

Own leadership coverage, escalation protocols, and decision-making continuity

Represent State Street with authority and accountability in all client forums

What we value

Demonstrated ability to identify and proactively resolve complex issues and drive solutions to completion while considering multiple avenues for resolution.

Strong commitment to operational risk management, including the ability to identify control gaps, ensure adherence to established procedures, and reinforce a strong control driven culture.

Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), including pivot tables, lookups, formulas, and data validation techniques, with the ability to analyze large datasets, assess data integrity, and clearly present findings, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.

Proven ability to operate as a collaborative team player who is equally comfortable taking individual ownership and accountability for outcomes.

Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, confidently, and professionally with senior stakeholders across the organization.

Ability to synthesize complex operational and data driven findings into clear, well organized summaries for management and client discussions.

Proven capability to act as a subject matter resource across multiple operational areas, providing guidance on complex enterprise, system, or data related inquiries while exercising sound judgment in decision making.

Experience producing ad hoc reporting and supporting ongoing management and client driven requests.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

MBA

8+ operational experience

Work Requirement

This position is primarily onsite and requires employees to work in the office four (4) days per week.

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. Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers

Salary Range:

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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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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