Vice President, Controls Transformation and Automation

Who we are looking for

Global Technology is transforming the controls function to enhance control rationalization and incorporate robust system integrations and automations. The position will support this transformation to drive increased efficiency and effectiveness across State Street’s cybersecurity and technology risk and control framework.

What you will be responsible for

As the Technology Controls Transformation and Automation Vice President, you will:

• Lead and/or support key automation areas, such as: Automation Opportunity Identification, Source Data and System Integration, Artificial Intelligence Integration, Automated Control Implementation
• Lead control rationalization initiatives, including enhancing the controls library framework and collaborating with stakeholders to align the existing controls library to this framework
• Support the end-to-end control transformation process, including adapting and strategizing to optimize control designing, rationalization, automation, and controls alignment to risks, processes, and standards
• Ensure that the risk and control assessment activities are delivered accurately and timely, in line with the State Street framework and methodology.
• Drive enhancement of leadership reporting around the status and outcomes of control automation and rationalization activities
• Reinforce an inherent culture of accountability and ownership for implementation and execution of controls across all levels and functions within Global Technology Services.
• Collaborate closely with several stakeholder groups to support control automation and control rationalization, including system owners, risk & control functions, and all three lines of defense
• Work in conjunction with other Technology Risk and Controls departments as well as business partners and external parties as needed to resolve issues and support adherence to applicable policies, standards, and regulations.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

• Must have the ability to operate in a timely and deadline-oriented environment, while delivering results in an efficient and effective manner
• Strong understanding of the integration of risks, standards, controls, findings, industry frameworks, and regulations across technology domains
• Strong technical skills and problem solving, including a solid understanding of how to use common enterprise technologies to effectively automate control testing
• Proven experience with IRM Solutions such as Archer is required
• Familiarity with programming, scripting, and/or command line interfaces such as VBA, Python, PowerShell, etc. is a plus
• Experience with automation, artificial intelligence, or data analytics tools (e.g. Alteryx, Blue Prism, Databricks, etc.) is a plus
• Advanced Microsoft Office, particularly Excel is required
• Ability to interact with and communicate professionally with multiple levels of management in multiple regions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to express ideas and understand workflows
• Strong time management skills, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Must be detail-oriented
• Experience working in the Financial industry preferred
• Prior knowledge of the State Street technology and control environment is a plus

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Information Technology, IT Security, Risk Management, or a related field; Masters degree a plus

• Overall experience of 15 - 18 + years in Industry

• Minimum 12 years of experience working in cybersecurity, technology operations, technology automation or artificial intelligence, technology control management, technology audit, and/or technology consulting. Minimum of 6 years of leadership experience in these areas.

• Preference for: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA), Certified Risk & Information Systems Controls (CRISC), and/or technical certifications supporting technology automation or artificial intelligence

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 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.

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