OTC Derivatives Transformation Lead – Alpha Business Architecture – Vice President

State Street • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

State Street’s Alpha Business Architecture team is building the future of integrated front‑to‑back investment servicing. We’re driving major transformation programs for some of the firm’s most strategic global middle‑office clients—and we’re looking for a dynamic leader who can bridge business, data, operations, and technology to make it happen.
This is an opportunity to join a fast‑growing team at the center of State Street’s next‑generation operating model. If you thrive on solving complex problems, navigating diverse stakeholders, and shaping the path forward for large‑scale initiatives, this role is for you.
Our clients—some of the world’s largest institutional investors—depend on State Street to manage risk, adapt to market challenges, and deliver performance. To do that, we need talented leaders who can simplify complexity, scale innovation, and strengthen the operational backbone of the firm.
In this role, you’ll contribute directly to State Street’s Alpha strategy, influencing how we deliver solutions and execute at our best. Your work will have a visible impact from day one.

Requirements

• Strategic thinker with strong business analysis and planning skills. Capable of identifying and interpreting wider-ranging issues: ‘Big picture’ understanding.
• Demonstrate understanding of Operations processes and procedures and an ability to learn quickly. Knowledge of OTC Swaps and Options products and processes related to the financial services industry would be an advantage, as is related experience in technology strategy or in a client service or business function and/or management consulting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, written and oral; confident in interaction with clients and senior stakeholders.
• Experience with designing new solutions by analyzing requirements, studying system capabilities, and writing detailed business requirements. Very strong interest in the underlying detail of the analysis is a must.
• Communicate complex analysis and insights to stakeholders and business leaders, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to engage with and influence stakeholders outside their direct control.
• Minimum BS/BA degree required in Technology, Finance, Business, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in OTC Middle Office operations
• Experience in software applications analysis and business analysis
• Knowledge of SDLC & Agile Methodology and tools.
• Comfortable facilitating project working groups and possesses strong data gathering skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools Word, Excel, Project, and Visio is required.

Nice To Haves

• SQL/database query skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive delivery of cross‑operational, high‑visibility projects across all phases—from initiation to execution.
• Lead project scoping and planning, setting realistic expectations and aligning stakeholders across Operations, Technology, and Business teams.
• Oversee requirements definition and solution design for complex OTC derivatives processes.
• Provide ongoing project governance, including progress tracking, reporting, and quality oversight.
• Build influential relationships with senior sponsors and stakeholders, effectively navigating competing priorities.
• Develop a deep understanding of State Street’s business architecture to help shape design decisions and future‑state models.
• Partner with Operations teams to streamline processes, reduce risk, enhance service quality, and improve efficiency.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees