Head of Product Development and Implementation - LATAM integration , SVP

The Product organisation is recruiting for a seasoned Product Development Manager to execute on M&A integration and product development builds in support of State Street’s expansion plans in LATAM. The role will report into the Head of Custody, Digital & Fund Services. State Street’s product organisation is leading an exciting period of transformation for the business and requires experienced leaders in product development to engage across the organisation and ensure delivery against a multi-year complex program of change.FunctionYou will lead complex cross functional development and integration projects that are critical to the success of State Street in Latam. The work impacts multiple State Street lines of business, clients, regulators and agents. You will run the build out of securities services capabilities in local markets and insure integration of those services into State Street’s global infrastructure. You will work in a time pressured environment with clear deadlines for major deliverables and ultimately deliver a client ready capability to the business.ResponsibilitiesEstablish the strategic development and integration path for State Street and its clientsEstablishing governance for development programs including the engagement of senior stakeholder management across the organisationFinancial planning and securing the required resourcing for development and integration work benchmarked to relevant deal models and budgetsProject planning and accountability for the status of development and integrationProject execution, including setting up the required streams of work and work stream leadershipLeading design workshops across organisations and functions to establish requirements, use cases, test planningOrganisation planning to ensure operational readinessWorking with client facing teams to ensure client communication, testing and pre/post integration services are fit to operateWorking with Technology to deliver on build design and executionSkillsSecurities Services subject matter expertise, including familiarity with market developments and trendsExceptional program management skills backed by relevant qualificationsExperience in managing change in both Agile and Waterfall methodologiesStrong communication skills and comfortable managing across organisations at both senior and junior levels to get development completeStrong completer / finisherPrior experience of successfully delivering change in a complex environment whilst managing competing prioritiesTrack record of solving data integration challenges across complex and at scale product setsExperienceSeasoned SVP / Managing Director with 10+ years experience in Securities ServicesWorked in Product organisations in prior rolesOperated at a global level and experienced in complex markets, LATAM preferablyPrior experience working in Operations and/or technologyConsultative experience working with institutional investorsStrong team leadership and management skillsAbout State StreetAcross the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions 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.Discover more information on jobs at StateStreet.com/careersRead our CEO StatementSummaryLocation: London, England; BOSTONType: Full time