Global Head of Client Transition, Test Services and Partner & Portfolio Governance, Senior Vice President,

State Street•Boston, MA

41d•$225,000 - $337,500

About The Position

This role is for a Global Head of Alpha & Middle Office Conversions, serving as a Senior Vice President. The individual will lead complex front-to-back integration programs across multi-region teams and diverse asset classes. This is an enterprise transformation leadership position with deep expertise in automation, governance, and large-scale client onboarding. The role is responsible for delivering innovation and execution excellence across various platforms including Accounting, Custody, Insurance, AIS platforms, GL/Oracle Financials, Corporate Information Security automation, Basel Risk & Compliance, and the Cloud Technology Stack. The position requires bringing a strategic perspective, technical depth, and a strong commitment to execution.

Requirements

20+ years managing vendor partnerships and strategic relationships, driving cost optimization, operational resilience, and risk-controlled delivery across global models.

Responsibilities

Own global delivery of Back‑office Client Conversion Services, leading multi‑regional teams across Accounting, Custody, Insurance, AIS, and Asset Manager/Asset Owner fund events.
Drive seamless onboarding and integration across Alpha, Middle Office, Back Office, AIS, and Insurance platforms.
Design and execute operating models that translate complex client conversion requirements into scalable, governance‑led solutions aligned with State Street’s market practices, control frameworks, and risk standards.
Act as the primary execution interface to Client, Incumbent Service Provider, Client Service, BAU and Technology, shaping functional requirements and integration strategies informed by real‑world client implementations, regulatory mandates, asset‑class breadth, and market‑structure complexity.
Ensure delivery discipline, operational readiness, and risk mitigation across large‑scale, multi‑asset conversions - meeting contractual commitments while maintaining service quality, resilience, and compliance.
Build and lead a global implementation organization, developing senior talent, standardizing delivery governance, and scaling execution capacity to support client growth, geographic expansion, and strategic vendor partnerships.
Assume enterprise accountability for client conversions and transitions, leading end‑to‑end activities including dry runs, dress rehearsals, and go‑live support to ensure seamless integration across front, middle, and back‑office processes while maintaining operational readiness and risk controls.
Own and deliver comprehensive onboarding test services, defining and executing CUAT/BUAT strategies across the client onboarding lifecycle, validating data integrity, managing hyper‑care post go‑live, and overseeing live client support to guarantee operational readiness and client satisfaction.
Govern strategic partner relationships and consulting engagements, establishing accountability frameworks, performance metrics, and risk management protocols to ensure reliable delivery, cost efficiency, and alignment with business outcomes.
Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Alpha Implementation portfolio, driving efficiency improvements, financial governance, and risk management.
Monitor budgets and forecasts, managing hiring plans, overseeing commercial approvals and vendor relations, and delivering accurate reporting for governance and risk committees while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Act as an enterprise connector across CIE, Product Implementation, Change Management, CRD, IT, and Back Office, accelerating delivery timelines, resolving client escalations, and fostering strong stakeholder engagement across a multi‑stakeholder model.

Benefits

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)
eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans
inclusive development opportunities
flexible work-life support
paid volunteer days
vibrant employee networks