Business Risk Advisor - Wealth Custody and Clearing, Vice President

Who we are looking for

State Street Wealth Services - Wealth Custody and Clearing is seeking a skilled and proven Business Risk Advisor, Vice President to support leadership in the identification, assessment and mitigation of risk. The successful candidate will work in a demanding environment to meet expectations of this rapidly growing business. Risk management skills, especially those acquired at G-SIFI organizations and/or large public accounting firms, balanced with technology and data skills will contribute to a candidate’s success in this position. Candidates will demonstrate deep knowledge of current industry methods for evaluating, implementing, and improving processes and tools.

Who is Wealth Services

State Street Wealth Services - Wealth Custody and Clearing, Introducing Broker and Platform.  We are part of State Street, a Global Systemic Important Financial Institution (G-SIFI), and 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 in the financial services industry

Why this role is important to us

Effective risk management is a top priority for a G-SIFI organization. As a member of the BRM team you will assist in the execution of risk management activities aimed at governing, overseeing, and managing business risks, in support of the firm’s risk excellence goals.

What you will be responsible for

• Identify and assess risks and controls within business and technology processes.

• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of controls as part of periodically required process and control reviews.

• Self-identify, and assist the business in identifying issues, incidents, control gaps, analyze their root causes, draft or assist in drafting appropriate and timely remediation plans, and continuously monitor remediation progress.

• Advise the business on risks and control design, adopting a partnership approach, especially during introduction of newer technology and business processes.

• Drive execution of key business risk programs, including regular risk reviews, risk reporting, oversight, and governance activities (including issue and incident management), and monitoring control performance.

• Assist with the preparation and coordination of outside reviews, including audit events and/or regulatory examinations.

• Escalate any perceived violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures and recommend a course of action.

• Manage resources in the performance of the above responsibilities.

• Train others in the State Street methodology and reinforce an inherent culture of accountability and ownership for implementation and execution of controls across all levels and functions within the organization.

• Participate in the strategic development of the Business Risk function.

• Partner with the second line and third line of defense consistent with our risk management/control objectives.

• Support with sourcing information for the Business Line Risk Profile.

• Drive completion of TPRM, ISRMP and Data Governance Activities.

What we value

• Ability to identify and articulate risk and control themes to senior management.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work across multiple stakeholders.

• Ability to solve complex problems with support from management.

• Ability to manage complexity, to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and work independently in non-routine situations.

• Willingness to learn new technologies and processes.

• Strong analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Good understanding of the role of first, second and third line of defense.

• Excellent management and leadership skills.

• Strong influencing, collaboration, and project management skills.

• Critical thinking and intellectual curiosity.

• Demonstrates initiative and ownership, with a proactive and energetic approach.

• Excellent analytical skills.

• Self-motivation, self-assurance and self-management.

• Excellent team player that treats others with respect.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years proven experience with risk management, auditing standards, and best practices.

• University degree in Management, Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, Computer Science / Information Technology, or a related field.

• Knowledge of industry Risk and Control frameworks (COSO, COBIT, NIST, ISO, etc.).

• Experience with Microsoft Tools, Archer platform, Open Pages, Tableau, SharePoint.

• Technical certifications preferred e.g. CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP.

Salary Range:

The range quoted above applies to the role in the location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the 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.

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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.

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