Skip to main content

This job has expired

You will need to login before you can apply for a job.

Head of Portfolio Solutions & Currency Management IT

Employer
State Street Corporation
Location
Boston, USA
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Mar 26, 2023

View more

Job Function
Other
Industry Sector
Finance - General
Employment Type
Full Time
Education
Bachelors
Who we are looking for
This role is to head a global team that manage Portfolio Solutions and Currency Management systems under Global Markets IT.
The systems support multiple asset class trading, reporting, and clearing systems from both a buy-side and a sell-side perspective. The traded asset classes include equities, options, fixed income, futures, and foreign exchange.

What you will be responsible for

The role involves managing a global diverse team with resources in Boston (US), India and China.
The role is business facing and the candidate will work directly with various senior stakeholders to define and deliver target state roadmaps, application rationalization, new business functionality on-time and on-budget.

Education & Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working within a financial institution, preferably within Front Office IT, with exposure to the business.
  • Proven track record in managing a global team that operates in a Agile environment.
  • The ability to face off directly to the senior business stakeholders with experience in successfully delivering large global projects.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Communication skills. The ability to communicate at the right level with all parties involved, including senior management and business owners (who may be based in different locations and time-zones. )
  • Ensure that the highest level of the Code of Conduct is displayed in your behaviour
  • Provide appropriate management information as required to support business unit decision making.
  • Support the 'Risk Excellence' culture within the business
  • Conversance of the FIX protocol
  • Conversance with the SWIFT protocol
  • Familiarity with the global financial regulatory regimes
  • Series 99 Operations license a plus.


Are you the right candidate? Yes!
We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don't necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.
Why this role is important to us
Our technology function, Global Technology Services (GTS), is vital to State Street and is the key enabler for our business to deliver data and insights to our clients. We're driving the company's digital transformation and expanding business capabilities using industry best practices and advanced technologies such as cloud, artificial intelligence and robotics process automation.

We offer a collaborative environment where technology skills and innovation are valued in a global organization. We're looking for top technical talent to join our team and deliver creative technology solutions that help us become an end-to-end, next-generation financial services company.

Join us if you want to grow your technical skills, solve real problems and make your mark on our industry.

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.

Salary Range:
$175,000 - $287,500 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.

Sign in to create job alerts

Sign in or create an account to start creating job alerts and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.

Create alert