Across the globe, State Street helps clients manage risk, respond to challenges through solutions, and drive performance and helps create ​​​​​​​better outcomes for the world’s investors and the ​​​​​​​people they serve.

We are seeking a strategic Chief Transformation Officer (CTO) to apply their knowledge and lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives here at State Street. This executive will be responsible for driving large-scale change, fostering innovation, and ensuring operational excellence to position the company for long-term growth and competitiveness.

The CTO will collaborate closely with the C-suite, business unit leaders, and technology teams to implement technology and operations focused transformation that will emphasis the strategies, optimize business processes, and enhance customer experiences. This role requires a visionary leader with deep expertise in financial services, digital innovation, and change management.

Key Responsibilities:

Enterprise Transformation Leadership

Develop and execute a comprehensive transformation strategy aligned with the company’s long-term vision and business objectives.Drive innovation and modernization initiatives, including automation, AI, blockchain, and cloud adoption.Lead cultural and organizational change efforts to embed agility, efficiency, and a customer-first mindset.Oversee strategic programs that enhance operational resilience, regulatory compliance, and risk management.

Business Process Optimization

Identify and implement process improvements to drive operational efficiencies, cost reductions that focus and deliver revenue growth.Leverage data analytics and technology to enhance decision-making and streamline workflows.Foster collaboration between business units, Information Technology, Operations and external partners to optimize end-to-end experience.

Customer Experience & Digital Innovation

Champion the digital transformation of customer interactions, ensuring seamless, secure, and personalized experiences.Partner with product, marketing, and technology teams to enhance digital banking, wealth management, and payments solutions.Identify emerging fintech trends and strategic partnerships to enhance the company’s competitive position.

Leadership & Change Management

Serve as a change agent, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.Engage and align stakeholders at all levels to ensure successful adoption of transformation initiatives.Build and lead high-performing transformation teams, ensuring the right capabilities and talent development strategies.

Qualifications & Experience:

20+ years of experience in financial services, consulting, or technology-driven transformation roles.Proven track record of leading large-scale transformation programs in global organizations.Expertise in digital strategy, innovation, automation, and emerging financial technologies.Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, risk management, and compliance in financial services.Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.Ability to influence and drive change across complex, matrixed organizations.Strong ability to drive measurable performance improvements within a complex local/global organizational environment.

This a critical executive leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape the future of a leading financial services company in an evolving global landscape.

Are you the right candidate? Yes!

We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don’t necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.

Why this role is important to us

Our technology function, Global Technology Services (GTS), is vital to State Street and is the key enabler for our business to deliver data and insights to our clients. We’re driving the company’s digital transformation and expanding business capabilities using industry best practices and advanced technologies such as cloud, artificial intelligence and robotics process automation.

We offer a collaborative environment where technology skills and innovation are valued in a global organization. We’re looking for top technical talent to join our team and deliver creative technology solutions that help us become an end-to-end, next-generation financial services company.

Join us if you want to grow your technical skills, solve real problems and make your mark on our industry.

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.

Salary Range:

$300,000 - $412,500 Annual

The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

Job Application Disclosure:

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