Overview
In this role you drive a multi-year transformation program to modernize front, middle, and back-office capabilities for IM. You will coordinate cross-functional work across business and technology partners, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and transparent governance. You help shape the future-state operating model and manage risks and dependencies across global teams. This is a high-impact role at a leading asset manager, offering strategic visibility and the chance to influence core operating design.
Pay / Benefits
- Flexible Work Programs
- development programs and educational support
- comprehensive medical and insurance plans
- savings plans
- paid volunteer days
- employee networks and inclusion initiatives
Responsibilities
- Drive day-to-day execution of the Client Pathways transformation program roadmap and ensure timely delivery of milestones
- Co-lead program governance with executive materials, dashboards, meetings, and leadership updates
- Track interdependencies, identify risks and gaps, and ensure cross-team alignment across Technology, Investments, Middle Office, Risk, Compliance, and Corporate
- Co-lead with the Alpha Pathways lead on workstream management, strategy, execution, status reporting, and escalation
- Participate in business analysis of IBOR and ABOR ecosystems to ensure integration supports portfolio management and real-time reporting
Key requirements
- 10 years in financial services with at least 8 years in program or transformation leadership roles
- Deep understanding of investment management operations and front-to-back lifecycle (ABOR, IBOR, transaction management)
- Strong knowledge of risk and control frameworks, SLAs, and operational resiliency
- Proven ability to deliver complex, cross-functional programs with measurable outcomes
- Experience in matrixed, global organizations with multiple stakeholders
- Bachelor's degree required
- Strong proficiency in Large, Enterprise Technology Program Management
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- collaborative leadership
- structured communication
- strategic thinking
- Large, Enterprise Technology Program Management
- risk and controls integration
- stakeholder management
Program Manager – Client Pathways Transformation, VP III - State Street Investment Management in London employer: State Street Bank
State Street Global Technology Services is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and inclusivity, offering a dynamic work environment in London. With a strong commitment to professional development, flexible work-life balance, and vibrant employee networks, we empower our team members to thrive while driving impactful change in the financial services sector. Join us to be part of a culture that values collaboration, accountability, and innovation, ensuring that every voice is heard and every contribution matters.
