Data Governance Team Lead for SSBI GmbH, Vice President, Hybrid

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for a Vice President, who will lead the Data Governance function for the financial risks and non-financial risks related data within the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM).

ERM’s role is to ensure that all the risks encountered by State Street are properly and pro-actively identified, well-understood and measured and prudently managed. High data quality is the basis of data-driven business processes and models, essential in seeing the true picture of the ongoing activities and risks, and enhancing effective risk management and decision-making. Data quality improvement efforts are important part of the data governance.

What you will be responsible for:

The successful candidate will:

• Lead a team of up to 10  data governance experts and build the data governance function for SSBI ERM.
• Day-to-day management and coaching of all direct reports.
• Drive the change by helping to transform ERM’s risk data aggregation and reporting processes together with risk dimension owners and corporate functions.
• Create and manage Data Governance framework for SSBI GmbH ERM, including data quality reporting, issue management and the automated data quality checks environment.
• Oversight business data quality environment as a Business Data Steward.
• Lead the project for transforming the risk data aggregation and reporting process or project for the data lineage and artifacts being identified, stored in Collibra, and periodically maintained.
• Ensure the implementation of the BCBS239 regulatory compliance requirements within the department.
• Create a library for  the Data Provider / Consumer Agreements in partnership with data experts in operations and IT to define Key metrics and Critical Data Elements sources, data distribution approach, data quality checks or controls, and communication standards for data processing issues, delays or change management for data source updates.
• Work with the data stewards across the organization to ensure open ended data issues are addressed and deliver structure and conformance to the standards laid out for the team vis-à-vis materiality

• Participating in regulatory meetings as needed

What we value: 

These skills will help you succeed in this role: 

• First leadership experience
• Experience in Financial Services and Data Governance, preferably within the context of Banking and/or Financial Risk.
• Broad knowledge of the Information Technology / Data Management  in Banking with working experience  as an engineer,  business analyst or project manager.
• Appreciation for the value of data in technology systems and the need for governance and controls around data, prior experience in data management preferred.
• Experience with Collibra would be a big plus.
• Past experiences in Business Intelligence/ Reporting Tools (Spotfire, PowerBI, etc.) or with Business /IT controls, a value added.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication and presentation skills.
• Experience working in a matrix organization. Ability to develop / manage relationships at all levels and to effectively collaborate with corporate functions
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Demonstrated strong analytical abilities and reasoning skills with attention to details.
• Team player in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.

Education & Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, economics,  or related field with a proven affinity to financial services
• At least 10 years of experience in roles related to governance, data or risk management, ideally with proven people management experience
• Data Governance and/or Data Architecture experience would be a strong asset.
• Ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines with multiple deliverables.

We offer:

• Employee savings plan,
• Life insurance package,
• Medical package,
• International operating environment,
• Language classes,
• Soft skills trainings,
• Technical workshops,
• Development sessions with a mentor,
• Diversity of opportunities across a range of challenging and highly complex activities,
• Technical or leadership career pathway.

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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