Branch Manager - Hong Kong, Managing Director

Who we are looking for

Provide enterprise-wide leadership for the effective management, governance, and regulatory oversight of the Branch, ensuring strong risk management, compliance, and a cohesive “One State Street” culture across all local businesses and functions.

Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for

As Branch Head, you will

Core functional responsibilities and accountabilities

• Establishing and chairing a Branch Leadership Team to drive consistent governance, risk management, and cultural standards across the Branch

• Promoting strong cross-business collaboration and alignment across all Branch business lines and corporate functions

• Driving a Branch-wide culture of risk awareness, control discipline, and regulatory compliance

• Building and maintaining effective relationships with local regulators and authorities, and owning the Branch regulatory engagement agenda

• Ensuring timely execution and oversight of all remediation plans agreed with local regulators

• Strengthening employee engagement and fostering an inclusive, high‑integrity Branch culture aligned to enterprise values

• Acting as the senior Branch representative for internal and external governance matters, including participation in regulatory and industry forums as appropriate

• Providing input into key people and leadership decisions impacting the Branch, including succession planning and senior talent development

Governance and Reporting

• Branch Leadership Team members maintain matrix reporting lines to the Branch Head

• The Branch Head provides input into senior individual contributor and leadership decisions where they impact the Branch

• The role reports directly to the Regional Head, with a dual reporting line to the relevant business line where applicable

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Senior leader with demonstrated ability to lead across multiple businesses and functions within a Branch or similar regulated environment

• Strong experience in branch governance, risk management, regulatory engagement, and control frameworks

• Proven enterprise mindset, consistently placing firm‑wide interests ahead of individual business or functional priorities

• Credible executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders internally and externally

• Deep understanding of multi‑business operating models and Branch control environments

• Proven track record of building trusted, collaborative relationships with regulators, internal partners, and external stakeholders

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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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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