Executive Business Management, AVP

Job Description

The Assistant Vice President, Executive Business Management (AVP) will play a critical support role of all aspects of the Investment Services Executive Business Management team.  The AVP will provide management support and will be responsible for engaging in all business management functions for daily execution and delivery.  In addition, the AVP will serve as a program manager for numerous high-impact, high-visibility programs that impact the broader enterprise, beyond Investment Services. 

This role will include strategic, operational, project and administrative responsibilities across the enterprise.   The role will provide an opportunity to work across the organization to help drive results, support strategic initiatives, improve processes, foster collaboration and alignment, and achieve more efficient operational performance. 

The AVP will be highly resourceful, self-motivated and possess strong communication, project management and analytical/ financial skills.  The ideal candidate will have a combination of focus and adaptability and display an eagerness to collaborate on a wide variety of tasks. The individual will also possess a high level of personal and professional integrity and sound judgment.  The AVP must possess strong organizational skills with astute attention to detail and have the ability to manage multiple workstreams or deliverables at once

Responsibilities :

In addition to various ad-hoc strategic execution duties, the AVP will focus on two critical areas:

Business Management

• Coordinate, track and oversee all sponsorship activity for Investment Services, ensuring invoices are paid and that there is appropriate State Street representation at events / galas
• Oversee diversity agenda for Investment Services through liaising with GIDE to identify key events and sponsorships to engage.  Attend bi-weekly calls, record minutes and track action items

Leadership Offsite Strategic Management

• Develop program of leadership offsites throughout the calendar year and continuously curate agenda
• Collaborate and communicate with various internal and external stakeholders, including EC members, State Street leaders, and external speakers; manage collection of materials from stakeholders
• Liaise with CAVS, catering and other support as needed
• On-site support required for day-of activities
• Must have ability to work non-standard hours and pivot / be flexible as needed
• Must have organizational skills with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deliverables at once

Education & Preferred Qualifications 

• Minimum of three years professional experience, including in a large, global financial services firm 
• Strong outcome-oriented mindset and ability to break down barriers to achieve strategic goals 
• Experience with senior and executive management and/or board reporting, preferably in financial services 
• Experience interfacing at a senior level with clients, service providers and regulators 
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence and work collaboratively with colleagues to drive operational goals 
• Ability to think strategically, managing complexity, change and multiple priorities 
• Strong team leadership, coaching, mentoring, communication and presentation skills 
• Energy, enthusiasm and an obsession with achieving operational efficiency and excellence 

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 Program