Automation Lead - VP

As the Automation Lead within the Technology Risk Governance team, you will be responsible for identifying opportunities to automate processes that support the functions operations and partnering with functional owners to implement improvements.  Your role will include ensuring that all activities are aligned with organizational goals, are tracked efficiently, and delivered within scope. You will be working closely with cross-functional teams, including Policy and Standards Management, Risk Exception Management, Risk Position Management, Metrics Reporting and Risk Committee Governance to ensure the successful execution.

What you will be responsible for

Assess the Technology Risk Governance functions from an automation perspective focusing on the interactions between the functions to identify opportunities for improvement.Design an end-to-end operating model to support effective information management.  Develop functional specifications to enable effective tool assessment.Conduct tool assessments to determine the most effective platforms to drive efficient and accurate operational processes.Identify opportunities for utilizing responsible AI to drive further efficiencies.Oversee the tracking of IT automation workstreams, ensuring all activities and deliverables are completed on time and within scope.Assist in the prioritization of projects and tasks to ensure alignment with business objectives.Prepare and maintain dashboards, reports, and other documentation to track progress and performance.Coordinate with internal stakeholders (such as data providers / consumers) to ensure effective communication and execution of activities.Facilitate regular team meetings to review progress, identify potential bottlenecks, and drive resolution of issues.Assist in the preparation of governance materials for senior leadership and risk committees.Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes, ensuring the alignment with new requirements.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

Communication – strong written and verbal communication skills are essential in this role including the ability to tailor your communications to the level of your audience.Collaboration – the ability to collaborate across organizational lines.Reporting expertise – build on your reporting experience by recommending new ways of providing information to the committee members.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.10-12 years of total experience in IT risk, preferably in a highly regulated environment.5-7 years of experience in developing technology solutions to automate inefficient processes, preferably within IT governance or risk management in a financial services environment or another highly regulated environment.Proven experience managing teams and workflows, with strong organizational and leadership skills.Knowledge of IT governance frameworks and practices, including COBIT, ITIL, NIST, or similar.
Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with senior leadership and other key stakeholders.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and project management tools.

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.

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Salary Range:

$140,000 - $222,500 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.

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