Project Management (Transitions), Officer

Who we are looking for

Looking for seasoned transition manager with strong knowledge of transition methodology and deep expertise in managing & leading high visibility transitions for BFSI domain/business lines.

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining plays an important role in the overall success of the organization. Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. To make that happen we need teams like yours to help navigate employees and the organization as a whole. In your role you will strive for cutting-edge solutions, that are straightforward and scalable. You will help us build resilience and execute day to day deliverables at our best. 

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 a Manager you will

• It requires deep transition management experience as well as program planning and management experience.

• Responsible for the management of significant high visibility & large - scale initiatives (e.g., strategic change management) including working on multi-disciplinary projects and demonstrate a broad knowledge of the firm and its key functions.

• It also owns all aspects of transition reporting across various stakeholders. Also, maintain control of all transitions related data, create management reporting for consumption across levels and for driving the transitions forward.

• Transforms transitions data into analytical insight resulting in impactful actions and outcomes

• Identify, communicate and resolve thematic issues.

• Identify delays, fix accountabilities and proactively communicate with all stakeholders to drive the execution plan. Ability to deep dive where needed, perform detailed analysis, out of the box thinking and solution orientation.

• Responsible for providing strategic consulting view around transitions in an effort to ensure all transfer decisions are in line with the business strategy. 

• Collaborate with wide range of senior stakeholders to improve pace of delivery and quality of execution by increasing efficiency through digitization and adoption of transformative technologies.

• Strong management skills who can lead a team in all aspects of transitions, data analysis and business intelligence reporting. 

• Strong knowledge of custody, fund accounting operations or middle office and state street wide systems & processes will be useful

• Report status on assigned program/ project workstream as per defined frequency to ensure alignment of goals and activities across work streams and initiatives

• Research, create, and compile materials needed for effective discussion and planning; Support and maintain tools and templates used in the reporting function.

• Manage logistics of initiative (e.g. meeting and schedule coordination, documentation including agendas, minutes, dashboards and executive reporting maintenance).

• Collaborate with departments to ensure completion of all required transition documentation, check lists, training, reporting and go-live management

• Ensure the global transition framework is followed with strict tollgate adherence

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills

• Excellent communication, organization, interpersonal planning, and analytical skills

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• University degree in Business majoring in Accounting, Finance, or other Financial-related programs with experience in Custody Banking, Fund Accounting or Middle Office.

• Overall experience of 10-12 years with minimum 4-6 years of transition/project management experience preferably in BFSI domain

Additional requirements

• Strong communication, data analysis & power point presentation skills

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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