State Street

Why this role is important to us

The Senior Analyst on the Enterprise Change Management, Transformation Team will be responsible for guiding the organization’s Enterprise Transformation strategy and identifying, designing, and driving opportunities for growth, innovation, and operational excellence. This senior role will collaborate closely with executive leadership across various businesses and corporate functions to shape and drive strategic initiatives that enhance the organization’s market position, competitive advantage, and overall impact (e.g., cost savings, Return on Investment (ROI), etc.). The Senior Analyst will bring exceptional analytical, leadership, and execution skills, ensuring that strategy translates into actionable plans that achieve measurable results.

What you will be responsible for

Strategic Planning and Development

• Lead the development and refinement of the organization’s strategic Transformation roadmap, ensuring alignment with the mission, vision, and Objective and Key Results (OKRs).
• Conduct in-depth market analysis, competitive assessments, and trend forecasting to inform strategic program/project development.
• Drive scenario planning, design solutioning, and modeling to evaluate potential pathways for growth, resilience, and risk mitigation.
• Conduct strategic and tactical analyses that include current and target state designs with return on investment (ROI) and measurable outcomes defined

Cross-Functional Alignment and Execution

• Work closely with senior leaders across departments to translate strategic goals into actionable plans, establishing clear objectives and performance metrics.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless execution of strategic initiatives.
• Monitor progress and performance, regularly reporting on strategic outcomes and recommending adjustments as needed to achieve targets.

Innovation and Market Insights

• Identify and prioritize high-impact opportunities for innovation, partnerships, and business development that support the organization’s strategic goals and drive those ideas through ideation and design to execution.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to proactively guide organizational adaptation and resilience.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in strategic matters, providing insights and thought leadership to senior stakeholders as it relates to the portfolio of Transformation efforts.

Leadership and Team Development

• Lead, coach, and inspire a team of strategists and analysts (direct and indirect), fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Promote talent development, providing coaching and professional growth opportunities to team members.
• Champion a strategic mindset across the organization, empowering leaders and teams to think critically about their work’s alignment with broader goals.

Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management

• Cultivate strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including executive leadership, clients, and partners.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the executive team, providing expertise, insights, and recommendations on critical decisions.
• Represent the organization at industry forums, conferences, and key engagements, establishing the organization as a thought leader in its sector (as applicable).

Performance Measurement and Reporting

• Establish and maintain a strategic performance measurement system to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of initiatives.
• Deliver regular reports and presentations to the executive team and board of directors, summarizing insights, progress, and recommended adjustments
• Incorporate lessons learned into ongoing strategy development, ensuring continuous improvement and agility in the strategic planning process.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Exceptional strategic thinking, advanced analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to influence, align, and drive cross-functional teams toward common goals via the articulation of presentations to senior executives and board of directors.
• Adept ability to communicate complex concepts simply and translate that into concise presentations and decks for senior leadership
• Strong leadership with the ability to bring together disparate teams across different levels and disciplines within the organization to drive timely and impactful outcomes
• Outstanding presentation, communication (oral & written), and relationship building skills across all levels of management (senior executive, Executive Committee, Board, Regulators, etc.). A detail-oriented disposition and clear, concise communication skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, and relationship management skills
• Strong transformation and program management / project management skills across global and/or enterprise-wide level activities
• The Enterprise Culture traits and behaviors – Choose to own it, Break through Silos, Deliver results through integrity, Do Better Every Day, Care for colleagues, clients and community
• Knowledge of industry trends, market dynamics, and competitive positioning What we value

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Strategy, or a related field. MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: 10+ years of experience in strategic planning, management consulting, or a related field, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.

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.

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Salary Range:

$160,000 - $250,000 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.

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