Corporate Strategy, Officer

State Street•Boston, MA

2d•$65,000 - $113,750

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated, intellectually curious Officer to join the Corporate Strategy team. The Officer will contribute to complex strategy projects by conducting rigorous research and analysis, developing fact-based insights, and helping translate findings into clear implications that inform actionable recommendations. Strong candidates will bring analytical rigor, sound judgment, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to high-quality execution. Typical projects may include enterprise and business strategy development, market and competitive intelligence, client segmentation and market sizing, market entry or exit, product and client positioning, profitability, and investment prioritization. The Corporate Strategy team plays a central role in shaping State Street’s future and translating enterprise priorities into strategic choices and action. Across the globe, institutional investors rely on State Street to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. The team helps shape the firm-wide strategic direction, evaluates the organization’s most consequential strategic questions, and provides objective, data-driven insight across State Street’s businesses to support decisions by senior management and the Board. This is an opportunity to join a small, high-impact team with direct exposure to State Street’s senior management. Officers contribute directly to the analyses and materials that inform enterprise decisions, while developing broad knowledge of the firm and its strategic agenda. The group has a strong track record of developing talent that advances into leadership roles across the firm. Join us if you are ready to contribute from day one in a demanding, fast-paced financial services environment.

Requirements

Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to synthesize analysis, identify key insights, and explain the “so what.”
Ability to clearly articulate ideas in writing and orally
Intellectual curiosity and the ability to develop knowledge quickly
Strong judgment, attention to detail, and commitment to accurate, high-quality work
Strong work ethic and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines
Ability to work effectively and build strong relationships with team members, managers, and stakeholders across multiple locations
Willingness to raise questions, communicate challenges early, and incorporate feedback
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with a strong record of academic achievement
3+ years of relevant work experience; strategy consulting or corporate strategy experience is preferred, particularly within financial services
Experience conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis, market research, and competitive assessment
Strong interest in financial services and the ability to build knowledge across State Street’s businesses
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

Work closely with Corporate Strategy colleagues, project leads, and stakeholders across the firm to identify and analyze key business issues and develop insights that support recommendations to improve performance
Perform market, industry, and competitive research to establish a fact base for strategic projects
Execute well-defined quantitative and qualitative analyses accurately and on time, actively supporting all phases of the project life cycle
Identify trends and key insights from analyses and clearly articulate implications
Develop analytical frameworks and other tools to help structure business problems
Produce accurate, high-quality analyses and deliverables
Develop business, industry, and analytical knowledge quickly and apply it effectively through project work and feedback
Raise thoughtful questions, sense-check facts and outputs, and communicate roadblocks or risks in a timely manner
Communicate findings and recommendations clearly through well-structured written materials and effective oral presentations
Contribute to State Street’s annual strategic planning process and support development of the firm’s long-term corporate strategy

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
inclusive development opportunities
flexible work-life support
paid volunteer days
vibrant employee networks