Head of Business Operations – COO, MD – State Street Global Advisors

Head of Business Operations (HBO)

The State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) Chief Operating Officer (COO) is seeking to hire a Head of Business Operations (HBO).

This role will report directly to the SSGA COO and will play a critical role in the daily management of all aspects of the Office of the COO.

The HBO will be a strategic partner and advisor to the COO, functioning as the central point of coordination for business management across the division globally.

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This HBO role will include strategic, operational, project, and administrative responsibilities across the COO’s senior leadership team.

The role will initially be an individual contributor and over time will require team management of key business management functions across the COO Organization.

As a key influencer in enabling the COO to execute on their priorities, the successful candidate will be highly resourceful, self-motivated, and possess strong written and verbal communication, project management, and analytical / financial skills.

Responsibilities

• Business Management of COO organization
• Partners with COO to set strategic and operational objectives, aligning to GA strategic priorities.
• Builds strong relationships across the COO Executive Leadership team.
• Key contributor in developing a strong risk and control culture across all regions.
• Leads and manages the COO quarterly business review process.
• Partners closely with the COO’s Executive Assistant.
• Strategic Initiatives (SI)
• Coordinates and manages projects / initiatives involving the COO’s key priorities.
• Partners closely with the GA CAO Office to execute on the CEO’s high priority initiatives.
• Leads special projects as assigned by the COO.
• Annual Budget & Strategic Plan
• Partners with CEO’s office and SSGA Finance on budget and mid-year forecast.
• Partners with Corporate Strategy on strategic plan development.
• Communications & Employee Engagement
• Ensures effective communications strategy for the COO.
• Coordinates and develops materials to support COO.
• Partners with COO leadership team and HR on employee engagement improvement action plans.

Skills And Qualifications

• Strong strategic / financial analysis / commercial skills.
• Results / action-orientation; project management skills.
• High Risk Excellence pedigree.
• Excellent quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced communications skills written / verbal.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of executive management experience.
• A minimum of 8-10 years of experience in roles including strategy and executing a portfolio of efforts.
• Asset Management experience required.
• Undergraduate Degree required.
• Advanced master’s degree (e.g., MBA) or professional certification preferred.

About State Street Global Advisors

As the asset management arm of State Street Corporation, State Street Global Advisors has served the world’s governments, institutions, and financial advisors for over four decades.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Salary Range

$170,000 $267,500 Annual

Job ID : R-756851

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