Custody Product Development, MD - Global Direct Custody

The Product Development organization is recruiting for an experienced individual to Lead expansion strategy in custody to become a local custodian and cash clearer in key strategic markets that are important to State Street franchise and our clients.

The individual will partner with the Product team, Global Delivery (operations) and Technology to execute the product development initiatives and agenda. State Street’s product organization is leading an exciting period of transformation for the business and requires experienced individuals to take the business forward.

The role will be key in establishing for local custody and cash clearing solutions and operating model that would need to be implemented in the local markets where we want to be direct. This includes core custody and cash capabilities with a good understanding of the local market requirements. This individual will drive and oversee execution of approved product change/development.

Function

The person would have the depth and expertise to effectively design, develop requirements, solutions and drive the change to execute on the overall development agenda

The role requires you to be proactively involved in the assessment of available market intelligence (trends, innovations, regulations, market changes), grasp of the technical and functional aspects of the service and stakeholder feedback (clients and coverage/product management) to support the evolution of the custody business.

Responsibilities

The role will have responsibility for the following

• Product development roadmap in-collaboration with Custody Product Development head and the Direct custody product management team with respect to direct market strategy

• Oversee the development, analysis and execution of direct market capabilities in line with the strategy, including prioritization and approval of product, operational and regulatory changes impacting the platforms.

• Business cases to be managed in-collaboration with Product Management, Technology and Global Delivery.

• Ensure change remains aligned to existing regulation and/or internal policies.

• Support design and efficiency of the operating model, standards and technical stack/architecture, with an objective to simplify where possible working with the Product Management, Technology and Global Delivery.

• Lead and direct the agile team members working on development of the platform capabilities and operating model

• Responsible for ensuring appropriate governance, compliance with policies/frameworks and oversight of issues, risks, audit and compliance items.

• Support annual planning and funding prioritization activities where required

• Presentations to senior management and chairing steercos / governance of the execution of agenda

Skills

• Broad experience of various international markets and understanding of market infrastructure, market features and local practices to support direct market strategy where State Street is prioritizing.

• Excellent grasp of custody and cash functionally and understanding of processes

• operational background or experience would be useful , or having worked with operations to build out operating model

• Strong analytical skills

• Prior experience of successfully delivering change in a complex environment whilst managing competing environments, and delivering projects using Agile and Waterfall techniques

• Proven change agent with track record of delivery

• Track record of engagement with complex clients, solutioning operating models and translating requirements into feature function capability for State Street Custody platform

• Familiarity with industry vendor solutions and their applicability in delivering better local market capability

• Strong stakeholder management skills with an ability to navigate organisation through the solution delivery cycle

Experience

• Professional qualifications are an advantage

• Agile experience as a Product Owner or Principal Product Owner is desired

• Operated at a global level and delivering on complex product development initiatives

• Prior experience working in Product , Operations and/or technology

• 10+ years of experience in asset servicing industry

• Experience of working on Direct /local market implementations ideal

Outcomes expected from the roles

• In depth understanding of Direct Custody /cash and implications for the product

• Driving a change agenda and execution of the development initiatives to build out direct markets capability

• Proactive input and idea generation for product development roadmap

• Maintain up to date understanding of regulatory headwinds and other industry disruptors and industry bodies that could impact the area as well as local market changes

• Joint partnership with project management office (PMO) for driving the Governance of the development agenda and the initiatives, including risk and issues. Includes prioritizing and approval of changes

• Managing a team of product development product owners working with their agile team members

Split of role:

• Product Design & Development : 60%

• Business Analysis : 10%

• Market / Client interaction : 30%

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.

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