Vice President, Business Management - Legal Operations at State Street Corporation - United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jul, 26

Salary

181250.0

Posted On

05 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic planning, Financial management, Budgeting, Headcount management, Performance management, OKR framework, Project management, Leadership enablement, Data analysis, Communication, Risk management, Workforce planning, Operational excellence, Executive reporting, Stakeholder management

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Role Overview The Vice President, Business Management will serve as a senior strategic and operational partner to the Head of Legal Operations, Contracts and Innovation. This role is responsible for driving execution across critical priorities, including special projects, financial and headcount management, performance management (OKRs), and leadership enablement. The role operates as a central control point for planning, execution, and communication—ensuring that strategic priorities translate into measurable outcomes, leadership forums are purposeful and well‑structured, and senior leaders have clear visibility into decisions, progress, and tradeoffs. Key Responsibilities Strategic Execution & Special Projects Lead and drive execution of high‑priority initiatives on behalf of the Head of Legal Operations, including transformation efforts, operating model changes, and time‑sensitive strategic projects. Translate leadership direction into structured plans, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring accountability and follow‑through. Identify risks, dependencies, and decision points, proactively escalating where leadership input is required. Financial Management & Budget Oversight Own day‑to‑day financial management for the organization, including budget tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis. Partner closely with Finance to support budgeting cycles, reforecasts, accrual planning, and cost management activities. Provide clear, concise financial insights to support leadership decision‑making. Headcount & Resource Management Maintain centralized oversight of headcount, hiring plans, vacancies, and workforce costs. Track approved vs. actual headcount and ensure alignment with budget and strategic priorities. Support workforce planning, including role design, prioritization, and tradeoff analysis. Performance Management & OKRs Design, implement, and manage the organization’s OKR framework, ensuring alignment between strategy, execution, and measurable outcomes. Track progress against OKRs and key initiatives, producing regular leadership readouts that highlight achievements, risks, and required actions. Drive a culture of accountability, transparency, and outcome‑focused execution. Leadership Enablement, Meetings & Communications Design and manage agendas for leadership meetings, offsites, and strategic forums to ensure clear objectives, focused discussion, and decision‑oriented outcomes. Develop high‑quality PowerPoint presentations and leadership materials for offsites, steering committees, and senior leadership meetings, translating complex information into clear, executive‑ready narratives. Prepare decision briefs, pre‑reads, and executive summaries to support effective leadership engagement and timely decision‑making. Establish and maintain core operating rhythms, including planning cycles, reviews, and leadership updates. Salary Range: $110,000 - $181,250 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. 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. For a full overview, visit https://hrportal.ehr.com/statestreet/Home. About State Street 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. Discover more information on jobs at StateStreet.com/careers Read our CEO Statement Job Application Disclosure: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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Responsibilities

The Vice President of Business Management serves as a strategic partner to the Head of Legal Operations, overseeing financial management, headcount planning, and performance tracking. They are responsible for driving high-priority initiatives and ensuring strategic goals are translated into measurable outcomes through effective leadership enablement.