State Street
Business Technology Risk Advisor , Managing Director
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Who We Are Looking For
State Street Global Technology Services (GTS) is seeking an accomplished and experienced Business Technology Risk Advisor – Managing Director to partner with CTO/Technology Infrastructure leadership in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risk. The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in technology risk management, process improvement, and governance, with a proven ability to lead transformational initiatives and strengthen risk and control environments.
Why This Role Matters
Global Technology Services (GTS) is a critical enabler of State Street's business strategy, delivering the technology platforms, infrastructure, and capabilities that support our clients and operations. As the organisation continues its digital transformation journey, this role will help ensure that risks are effectively managed while enabling innovation and business growth.
The First Line Risk and Control (FLRC) function serves as an independent first-line partner to GTS leadership, working closely with CIOs and stakeholders to strengthen risk management practices, enhance controls, and support regulatory and operational resilience objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic technology risk advisory support to CTO leadership.
- Lead risk reduction and control enhancement initiatives.
- Drive process improvements to increase operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Develop and utilise metrics and management information to inform decision-making.
- Partner with Second and Third Line functions to ensure alignment on risk management objectives.
- Support regulatory, audit, and governance activities across the technology organisation.
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Candidate Profile
- Extensive experience in technology risk management, controls, audit, or operational risk.
- Extensive experience in ITAM (Hardware & Software), Database and Open Systems Management.
- Strong knowledge of software development, infrastructure, cloud technologies, and cybersecurity practices.
- Proven leadership experience managing large-scale risk and transformation programmes.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities, ability to act fast.
- Ability to influence senior executives and drive execution across complex organisations.
- Proven track record in building out a high functioning team with mixed backgrounds.
Technical Expertise
- SDLC methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, DevOps)
- Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Infrastructure and network technologies
- Cybersecurity risk management
- Technology governance and risk frameworks (COBIT, NIST, ITIL)
- RSA Archer and ServiceNow ITSM preferred
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline.
- Advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum 15 years of experience in risk management, Infrastructure Operations or technology governance, including at least 10 years in leadership roles.
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About State Street
Across 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.
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