State Street · 1 month ago
Finance Automation and Analytics Lead, VP
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $188K/yr
10+ years expState Street is one of the largest custodian banks and asset managers in the world, and they are seeking a Vice President to lead their Automation and Analytics Hub. This role involves designing and operationalizing the foundational infrastructure and processes for Finance’s automation and analytics capabilities, while collaborating with various teams to deliver high-impact use cases and prepare for future AI innovations.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Build and Operationalize the Hub
Lead the setup of the Automation and Analytics Hub infrastructure, processes, and environments in partnership with Global Technology Services (GTS) and enterprise partners
Define foundational governance, access, and enablement frameworks for automation and analytics platforms
Identify, prioritize, and deliver high-impact use cases that demonstrate measurable value and set the standard for future work
Define and Evolve the Hub-and-Spoke Model
Design and operationalize a Hub-and-Spoke framework that connects the central Hub with Finance functional teams (“spokes”) to enable consistency, reuse, and scalable delivery
Establish governance and certification models for low-code and no-code solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise data and AI strategies
Continuously refine the Hub operating model to embed standards, training, and best practices across Finance
Partner Across Technology and Finance
Collaborate with Finance business leaders to identify automation and analytics opportunities and prioritize based on business impact
Partner with GTS and IT to design and deploy workflow and RPA solutions, ensuring sustainable delivery and integration
Serve as the key interface between Finance, Technology, and Operations to ensure alignment, transparency, and value realization
Governance, Standards, and Best Practices
Define enterprise-level standards for automation and analytics, maintaining a certified repository of data sources, dashboards, and reusable components
Implement frameworks for performance measurement and oversight—tracking adoption, ROI, and business outcomes
Ensure alignment with data governance, risk management, and AI ethics standards
Enablement and Cultural Change
Develop and deliver training and enablement programs to strengthen digital, analytical, and automation capabilities across Finance
Act as a culture carrier and change leader, promoting curiosity, experimentation, and digital fluency
Build and nurture a community of practice across Finance to share best practices and accelerate innovation
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in Finance transformation, analytics, automation, or data solutions within a large financial institution or consulting firm
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred (MBA, MS in Data, Analytics, Computer Science, or Finance)
Proven experience in building and scaling new capabilities such as centers of excellence, automation hubs, or digital innovation teams
Strong hands-on expertise with low-code/no-code, automation, and workflow/RPA tools (e.g., Power Platform, Alteryx, UiPath, MS Copilot/Studio or similar)
Solid technical foundation, including practical experience with Python, scripting, or similar programming languages to prototype automation or agentic solutions
Exposure to or experience in agentic AI, intelligent automation, or AI agent frameworks (e.g., LangChain, OpenAI, Azure AI Studio, or similar), demonstrating the ability to bridge automation with next-generation AI capabilities
Deep understanding of Finance processes, data structures, and control environments
Proven ability to work across Finance and Technology teams on infrastructure setup, governance, and scalable solution delivery
Excellent leadership, collaboration, and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to influence and inspire across levels
Recognized as a change agent and culture builder, able to drive adoption of new tools and digital ways of working
Benefits
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)
Eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans
Company
State Street
State Street offers a range of financial services, including investment management, research and trading, as well as asset management.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$12.05B2025-10-23Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2025-04-24Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2025-02-06Post Ipo Equity· $750M
Leadership Team
Ronald O'Hanley
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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Renee LaRoche-Morris
Senior Vice President, Chief of Staff to the COO; Head of CAO Services
Recent News
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