Senior Project Lead, Alpha Strategic Change, Vice President

at  State Street

Who we are looking for
Within Alpha Professional Services in the UK we are looking for a Strategic Change Senior Project Lead who is responsible for running complex Change programs across EMEA clients.
This person will need to able to manage the assigned projects, including client facing interaction and senior escalations.
Additionally, controlling the governance of the change, managing the costs and delivering the projects in time and quality.
Why this role is important to us
The team you will be joining is part of a global, cross-divisional group supporting State Street Alpha.
State Street Alpha 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
As Client Change Management is a key service within Alpha and is increasingly cited by clients as essential to satisfaction, this role will be responsible for managing complex Change projects across EMEA Alpha Clients.

The Service is delivered across all clients and covers most IT and Business implementation activities after on-boarding. Projects are serviced end-to-end and include a full range of internal and external drives:

• Operating model revisions
• Regulatory and market change requirement
• Product-related change
• Data, system and service upgrades/migrations
• Other client-driven change e.g. Rebranding
• To ensure a clear and consistent service, projects typically follow a standard delivery model - although this varies depending on the specific of the project and the approach taken by the client:
• Requirements, Impact assessment, Plan and Costs
• Development & Testing
• Operational and IT Readiness
• Implementation
• Hypercare

What we value

• Wide experience in managing large scale, multi-location projects
• Strong Team Player and Stakeholder Management
• Thoughtful executive level management on projects – both client facing and internally
• Profound Business and Servicing knowledge and expertise
• Broad understanding of the State Street Alpha Operating Model and ancillary services
• Strict P&L management of the projects
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience
• BA Degree in finance related topic
• Profound knowledge and experience in Middle Office and affiliated areas like Back Office
• Additional knowledge in growing areas like Alternatives, ESG would be welcome
• Fluency in either French, German or Dutch is a plus

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/career

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