Business Controls Enablement Lead, Business Controls & Enterprise Resiliency, Managing Director jobs in United States
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State Street · 9 hours ago

Business Controls Enablement Lead, Business Controls & Enterprise Resiliency, Managing Director

State Street is a global financial institution that helps institutional investors manage risk and drive performance. They are seeking an experienced Managing Director to lead the Business Controls enablement efforts, focusing on governance, risk management, and strategic execution across the organization.

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Responsibilities

Drive business management routines for Business Controls, ensuring priorities, communications, and decision flows are well‑managed across senior leadership
Lead the planning, execution, and reporting of horizontal initiatives spanning risk, strategy, transformation, governance, and regulatory matters
Stand up and manage workstreams, governance forums, and cross‑functional programs, ensuring clear accountability and timely outcomes
Prepare executive‑ready materials for the Board, regulators, senior committees, and internal leadership forums
Partner closely with Business Risk Management, Compliance, Regulatory Liaison, and COO teams to drive consistent first‑line risk and control practices
Establish and maintain portfolio oversight, project governance, and management reporting frameworks
Lead process improvement, target operating model work, and organizational alignment efforts across Business Controls
Build strong relationships across all business lines, enabling collaboration and driving talent development and culture‑building initiatives
Operate as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the leadership team, anticipating risks, issues, and emerging needs
Work autonomously, proactively identifying opportunities to strengthen risk excellence, operational resilience, and control effectiveness

Qualification

Risk managementProgram managementGovernance frameworksExecutive communicationTransformation initiativesManagement reportingProject management credentialsCritical thinkingProblem-solvingRelationship building

Required

12+ years of experience in strategy, business management, risk & controls, program management, or transformation roles in a large global financial institution
Demonstrated experience leading senior-level cross-functional initiatives
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and structured execution skills
Ability to manage complex, multi-location programs and transformation initiatives
Excellent communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex information for senior stakeholders
Strong relationship-building and influencing skills across global, matrixed environments
Deep understanding of risk, controls, governance frameworks, and regulatory expectations
Experience in highly regulated, global, matrixed organizations

Preferred

MBA or advanced degree preferred
Relevant project/program management credentials (e.g., PMP, MSP) are an advantage
Advanced proficiency in management reporting, analytics, and executive communications

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

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State Street offers a range of financial services, including investment management, research and trading, as well as asset management.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$12.05B
2025-10-23Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2025-04-24Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2025-02-06Post Ipo Equity· $750M

Leadership Team

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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
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