Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking a high-impact strategy leader to join State Street’s Corporate Strategy team as a Managing Director. Reporting directly to the SVP, Head of Corporate Strategy, this role serves as a strategic thought partner and delegate. The Managing Director will lead key components of the strategic planning process, support enterprise-wide strategy development, and advise senior leaders on strategic decisions.

This role offers significant exposure to State Street’s Executive Committee and senior leadership and is a strong platform for future advancement. The Corporate Strategy team has a proven track record of developing talent into leadership roles across the firm.

Why This Role Is Important to Us

The Corporate Strategy team plays a central role in shaping State Street’s future and ensuring its overall success. Across the globe, institutional investors rely on State Street to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. To make that happen, the Corporate Strategy team is at the center of setting the firm-wide strategic direction and evaluating some of the organization’s most critical strategic questions. As a Managing Director, you will help define the firm’s strategic direction and support decision-making at the highest levels. You will also help cultivate the next generation of strategic talent within the organization.

What You Will Be Responsible For

Strategic Leadership & Execution

• Drive select strategic initiatives, helping to frame complex issues, provide data-driven insights to improve decision-making, and drive to actionable outcomes
• Lead key components of the firm-wide strategic planning process in partnership with the SVP, integrating business unit and functional strategies into a cohesive enterprise strategy
• Facilitate an ongoing strategic dialogue to shape recommendations on where and how State Street should compete and win
• Evaluate progress against the firm’s multi-year strategic plan and identify areas for focused analysis and investment

Executive Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop strong relationships with senior management, acting as a trusted advisor beyond the scope of immediate projects
• Represent the SVP in senior forums, as needed

Team Coaching & Culture

• Mentor and develop junior team members to drive individual and team performance
• Support career planning and advancement of team members, aligning staffing with individual development goals
• Cultivate a collaborative, high-performance team culture and a pipeline for future firm leadership

What We Value

• Demonstrated excellence in critical thinking and structured problem-solving, driving clarity in complex strategic decisions
• Proven ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders, shaping outcomes across enterprise-level initiatives
• Established track record of leading and delivering high-impact, cross-functional efforts with precision and accountability
• Recognized for thought leadership and consistently introducing fresh perspectives into strategic dialogue
• Demonstrated high integrity, strong work ethic, and intellectual curiosity that inspires trust and drives innovation
• Proven leadership in fast-paced dynamic environments, with the agility to navigate and lead through change and mobilize teams toward results

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent preferred
• 8+ years of experience in strategy consulting or corporate strategy
• Financial services experience strongly preferred (asset management, servicing, capital markets, data & analytics)
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and develop talent
• Experience shaping and executing enterprise-level strategy

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.

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.

Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers

Salary Range:

$170,000 - $267,500 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:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.