State Street · 1 day ago
Head of Solution Architecture, MD - State Street Investment Management
Boston, Massachusetts
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$170K/yr - $282K/yr
15+ years expState Street is a global leader in investment management, seeking a Head of Solution Architecture to lead the development of its solution architecture function. This role is vital for aligning technology solutions with business strategy and will involve collaboration with the COO’s leadership team to transform the organization toward a Product, Platform, and Service operating model.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Establish and mature a scalable solution architecture function that supports enterprise-wide transformation
Lead the design and implementation of solution architectures, reference architectures, and technology roadmaps aligned with strategic objectives
Partner with business and technology leaders to ensure alignment between business strategy, operating models, and technology solutions
Guide the adoption of the PPS operating model by embedding solution architecture principles and frameworks
Provide architectural oversight and thought leadership for major transformation initiatives and technology programs
Develop and maintain solution architecture deliverables such as solution blueprints, integration diagrams, and technology investment roadmaps
Support strategic planning, innovation, and change management efforts across the organization
Collaborate with business architects, product managers, and delivery teams to ensure technology solutions deliver intended business outcomes
Mentor and lead a team of solution architects, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture
Qualification
Required
15+ years in solution/enterprise architecture leadership within investment management or financial services, spanning front-, middle-, and back-office domains (OMS/EMS, portfolio construction, trading, performance & attribution, client reporting, risk)
Proven record building and scaling solution architecture functions in complex, federated organizations, with clear operating models, RACI, and governance
Mastery of architecture methods & frameworks, solution modeling, and architecture decision records (ADR); ability to define and steward reference architectures and design patterns
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across business and technology
Proven experience leading large-scale transformation initiatives
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and strategic thinking skills
Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, navigate organizational complexity, and drive measurable outcomes
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or technology required
Preferred
Cloud Architecture expertise
Integration Architecture expertise, relative to API Management, event-driven architecture, microservices and composable architecture
AI expertise
MBA or advanced degree
Benefits
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
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (1)
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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