Automation/Process Improvement for Market Data, VP

State Street • Boston, MA

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

The VP of Automation/Process Improvement for Market Data is a role within the Global Procurement organization, responsible for the ongoing optimization of the end-to-end life cycle of procurement processes. This role is looking for an individual that can drive continuous improvement that is measurable and leverages modern tools as necessary. We are seeking a leader who has successfully improved workflows and brought process efficiency throughout their career. Looking for experience in, but not limited to, having leveraged tools such as the Power BI suite of products (e.g. Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Agents, Co-Pilot etc) Tableau, workflow automation tools, and emerging AI capabilities. You will partner closely with Procurement, Legal, Third Party Risk Management, Finance and Technology, to deliver compliant, cost-effective, and scalable process solutions across the Market Data category. This is a hybrid role and requires the applicant to be able to work from a State Street office location in the US. Why this role is important to us Market data is a mission-critical input across the organization and one of our most complex and highly scrutinized spend categories. As market data costs, usage models, and regulatory expectations continue to evolve, we need leadership that can balance commercial rigor with operational innovation. The team you will join plays a vital role in enabling the firm to manage risk, control costs, and support growth. In this role, you will help modernize how we source, manage, and analyze market data — ensuring our procurement processes are efficient, transparent, scalable, and fit for the future. Join us if you are energized by building better ways of working, influencing senior stakeholders, and leaving a lasting operational impact.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in process improvement and automation with the ability to demonstrated real examples of success in business process improvement
• Hands-on experience with Power BI (e.g. Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Agents, Co-Pilot etc) or similar analytics and reporting tools
• Practical exposure to AI-enabled tools and automation
• Strong senior stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Bachelor’s degree required

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the procurement lifecycle is preferred but not essential.
• Business Process Improvement experience (i.e. Six Sigma/Lean) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement through automation across market data procurement, including but not limited to, demand management analytics, contract execution cycle time reduction, and invoice reconciliation
• Ability to leverage tools such as Power BI (e.g. Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Agents, Co-Pilot etc), Tableau, reporting platforms, and workflow solutions to deliver actionable insights and improve efficiency
• Partner with technology and procurement stakeholders to explore and apply AI-enabled capabilities to enhance our processes
• Collaborate with Procurement, Third Party Risk Management, Legal, and Compliance to ensure policies and controls are consistently adhered to
• Communicate clearly and confidently with senior stakeholders throughout the process improvement implementation
• Ensure all activities comply with regulatory, compliance, and internal governance requirements

Benefits

• Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our 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); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level