Corporate Strategy, VP

Who we are looking for
We are seeking a highly motivated, intellectually curious Vice President to join the Corporate Strategy team. Applicants will participate in complex strategy projects, working with senior leaders across the organization. Strong candidates for this role will have an ability and desire to think critically and problem solve. Typical projects could include strategy development, analyzing fintech opportunities for partnerships/acquisitions, market entry or exit, market segmentation, product / customer positioning and profitability, and capital investment decisions.

Why this role is important to us
The Corporate Strategy team plays a central role in shaping State Street's future and ensuring its overall success. Across the globe, institutional investors rely on State Street to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. To make that happen, the Corporate Strategy team is at the center of setting the firm-wide strategic direction and evaluating some of the organization's most critical strategic questions. State Street's Corporate Strategy team provides strategic support and insight across State Street's diverse business lines (e.g., investment management, custody services, data & analytics solutions, FX & treasury) to drive effective decision-making and action by senior management and the Board. This is a great opportunity to join a small, high-impact team with direct exposure to State Street's senior management and Executive Committee. The group has a strong track-record of people migrating from Global Strategy to leadership roles across the firm.

Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for
As Vice President of Corporate Strategy you will be responsible for:

• Understanding the strategic issues faced by the business
• Running projects designed to assess and address those strategic issues: from framing up-front work plans to developing a project storyline to executing on the analyses and steps outlined in the plans
• Developing hypotheses and distilling complex information into clear, actionable insights for senior management
• Communicating results and findings to senior management
• Forming and owning relationships with key business and finance partners
• Engaging in "quick hit" deliverables for senior leadership
• Identifying business investment needs for purposes of financial planning and subsequent tracking
• Managing work across the team and mentoring less-experienced team members in a collaborative and challenging team environment focused on development and growth

What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Intellectual curiosity
• Excellent critical-thinking skills with ability to structure and solve complex business problems
• Strong quantitative and qualitative problem-solving skills
• Highly motivated with a strong work-ethic
• Ability to clearly articulate ideas, both written and orally, to internal and external audiences
• Financial analysis skills consistent with MBA training
• Strong communication skills with the ability to use experience and analysis to gain support
• Proven leadership skills and ability to work independently and as a team member and coach to less-experienced team members
• Ability to manage multiple priorities at once in a fast-paced environment, including quick turn-around on high-priority items

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years of work experience. Top-tier strategy consulting experience preferred, particularly with exposure to Financial Services
• MBA preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint and experience with generative AI tools

Are you the right candidate? Yes!
We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don't necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.

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.