Strategy and Business Development, Wealth Services, Vice President in City of London

Strategy and Business Development, Wealth Services, Vice President

State Street is inviting applications for the Vice President, Strategy and Business Development, Wealth Services position.

Overview: The Vice President, Strategy and Business Development for Wealth Services will report to the Senior Vice President, Strategy and Business Development for Wealth Services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the growth strategy for a substantial market‑leading offering through driving strategic and business development initiatives.
• Contribute to strategic and operating planning processes in partnership with business leaders.
• Conduct regular market and competitive research to build a market‑leading view of the global ecosystem of wealth services providers.
• Identify strategic partners and work with enterprise M&A teams to evaluate minority investment and acquisition opportunities.
• Support business leaders in executing strategic partnerships with clients, fintech firms, custodians, data providers, and other third parties.
• Assist in finalizing contractual arrangements.
• Plan and execute business development initiatives in collaboration with senior management and product management, including identifying potential acquisition targets.
• Perform chief of staff responsibilities for the head of the department, including:
  • Administration and delivery of clear goals and metrics (OKRs) for Wealth Services Strategy and business development.
  • Developing materials for Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with Global Head of the business.
  • Supporting Business Intelligence Projects in partnership with teams such as finance and talent.

Ideal Competencies & Experience:

• Proven record of supporting M&A transactions and crafting strategic alliances, partnerships, and investments.
• Extensive experience modeling Pro Forma financials reflecting revenue and cost implications of strategic partnerships.
• Exposure to the wealth management servicing industry with ability to translate industry/client themes into actionable strategy.
• Ability to deliver across complex multi‑functional projects.
• Customer orientation allowing solicitation of information from customers regarding current and future needs.

Education & Preferred Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree minimum; graduate degree/MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of related experience preferably within the Financial Services industry.
• Top‑tier investment banking, business development, or corporate development experience preferred.
• Ability to lead, prioritize and execute on multiple simultaneous priorities.
• Strong delivery‑focused mindset; ability to work on multiple initiatives in parallel, thinking both tactically and strategically.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Superb business judgment and ability to think through complex business issues.
• Critical assessment capability—ability to maintain a high bar and deliver excellence.

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Sales and Business Development

Industries: Financial Services, Investment Banking, and Investment Management

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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