Alpha Change Manager, AVP

Overview

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As a key member of our dynamic team, you will collaborate closely with clients to understand their evolving objectives and proactively drive the entire lifecycle of change initiatives—from initial requirements assessment and solution architecture to successful implementation and post-launch support. Your experience with front/middle office services, a keen analytical mindset, and comprehensive knowledge of system and data flows will be crucial in translating complex client requirements into practical, value-added solutions. The ideal candidate excels at managing multiple projects simultaneously, adapts to shifting priorities with agility, and fosters strong client relationships to ensure the seamless delivery of State Street Alpha services and products that support our clients' ongoing growth and success. Your leadership and collaborative capabilities across State Street and Charles River products and services will be essential in driving innovation and elevating client outcomes.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Interpret client requirements, orchestrate the design and delivery of tailored solutions (operational processes as well as system functionality).
• Conduct thorough impact assessments to evaluate effects of proposed changes on processes and technology; ensure stakeholders are informed, engaged, and prepared for change.
• Drive the end-to-end lifecycle of operational change projects, from initial scoping, requirements elicitation, and solution design through implementation, go-live, and post-launch optimization.
• Engage directly with external stakeholders to understand business goals, operational challenges, and evolving priorities.
• Work with cross-functional teams to share innovative approaches, establish best practices, and enhance team capabilities for client projects.
• Create and manage project plans and timelines.
• Organize and conduct project status meetings, including communicating status to internal and external stakeholders.

What We Value

State Street considers all disciplines when hiring and seeks candidates who demonstrate the following:

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Project/Change management skills
• Proven track record in managing and delivering operational change projects
• Deep understanding of business processes, system and data flows
• Experience with front/middle office services
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, globally structured team-based environment
• Superior written and verbal communication skills

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above
• 5+ years of financial industry experience across middle office systems, services and data domains
• Prior experience with client conversions or change management in the financial industry
• Experience of writing and reviewing business specifications
• Fluency in spoken and written English; part of a global team

About State Street

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. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility

We believe our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a strength in creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. We support communities with paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Job ID: R-775711

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