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Head of International (m/f/d) - Executive Vice President

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State Street

Nov 8, 2024

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • United Kingdom, +5
    Remote
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AI generated summary

  • You must have 20+ years in senior roles in financial services, strong leadership, proven revenue growth track record, client advocacy passion, and strategic thinking in a fast-paced global environment.
  • You will drive strategic growth, manage international teams, enhance market presence, foster client relationships, ensure compliance, optimize resources, and lead talent development initiatives.

Requirements

  • This individual must be a hands-on (player/coach) and able to shift from formulating strategy to implementing and executing operational plans.
  • This leader will be a relentless driver of continuous, revenue growth, performance and productivity improvement.
  • An outstanding team and people developer, he/she will be passionate about client advocacy and will be an inspirational leader in front of clients and colleagues alike.
  • 20+ years of experience in senior-level roles managing multi-jurisdictional financial services organizations. A proven track record working directly with employees, clients and regulators demonstrating an ability to deliver results across all stakeholders.
  • Achieve net growth in revenues and client wallet share relative to industry peers.
  • Improve profitability.
  • A proven track record in growing businesses in the financial services industry. Developing sales, relationship management and client service strategies and driving to execution with proven results.
  • Builds and maintains deep ‘partner based’ relationships with C-Suite at clients and prospects.
  • Understands State Street's industry, competitor positioning and client base, while also awareness of global technology trends and how to apply those to support digital transformation.
  • Strong commercial mindset and ability to break down barriers to achieve financial goals.
  • Ability to influence and work collaboratively with colleagues to drive business goals.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work as one State Street.
  • Strong knowledge and network of key contacts in the industry.
  • Deep understanding of complex investment servicing solutions.
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to influence at the most senior level both internally and externally.
  • Ability to operate within a fast-paced, global environment.
  • Strategic, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • Demonstrated accuracy and high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • In coordination with the global business heads, the role has responsibility for the strategic direction/execution, management and growth of State Street’s International business.
  • The IS heads for SSBI, the UK, Ireland, APAC and Emerging Growth will report into the Head of International.
  • Continue the growth of State Street’s market share in mature markets and positioning State Street for growth in emerging markets.
  • Seek and execute opportunities in conjunction with Global Business heads for non-organic expansion opportunities that fit with State Street corporate strategy.
  • Responsibility for developing and implementing client engagement efforts across all business lines and building State Street’s profile and position in international markets through the development of strategic partnerships with clients and prospects.
  • Working collaboratively with regional and global management to create alignment of State Street’s capabilities with client’s business strategy/direction.
  • Raise market profile and improve State Street’s brand across International.
  • Utilize industry network to penetrate market and bring on new customers across the full spectrum of investment servicing products.
  • Attract, retain and develop a high performing, engaged and diverse international workforce. Ensure effective succession planning and talent management across the businesses and corporate functions to creating opportunities for staff across State Street International.
  • Seek and execute opportunities for talent acceleration from within global hubs to expand hub scope and ownership of key functions within State Street.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance with all respective regulators and drive the management of relationships with key regulators across international. Develop, maintain and influence non-US regulatory authorities via open and constructive relationships.
  • Drive an effective control environment by ensuring systems, processes and procedures mitigate risk and are fully compliant with standards and regulations.
  • Ensure effective alignment between State Street Holdings International and corporate governance goals.
  • Optimize resource allocation to efficiently allocate time and resources to maximize productivity and achieve strategic and commercial goals.
  • Provide transformational leadership and increase the capability of the organization to successfully evolving the International business in support of corporate transformation goals.
  • Cooperate with the Product Organization in developing value propositions that combine the best product capabilities and thought leadership State Street has to offer.

FAQs

Where is the Head of International position based?

The role is posted in Munich, but the location is agnostic and can be based in any of our EMEA and APAC office locations.

What are the main responsibilities of the Head of International?

The main responsibilities include driving strategic direction, managing growth, developing client engagement efforts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and attracting and developing a high-performing workforce.

What level of experience is required for this role?

The candidate should have 20+ years of experience in senior-level roles managing multi-jurisdictional financial services organizations.

Is this a hands-on leadership position?

Yes, this role requires a hands-on (player/coach) approach, shifting between formulating strategy and implementing operational plans.

What skills are necessary for success in this role?

Successful candidates should possess strong leadership skills, strategic and critical thinking abilities, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of complex investment servicing solutions.

What is the focus regarding client relationships for the Head of International?

The focus is on building and maintaining deep 'partner-based' relationships with C-Suite executives at clients and prospects.

How does this role contribute to talent management?

The Head of International will create a talent action plan, ensuring the International business attracts, retains, and develops industry-leading talent.

Are there opportunities for non-organic expansion in this role?

Yes, the Head of International will seek and execute non-organic expansion opportunities in conjunction with global business heads.

Will this position require a strong understanding of regulatory compliance?

Yes, ensuring regulatory compliance with all respective regulators and developing strong relationships with key regulators across international is a key responsibility.

How important is the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues for this role?

It is very important, as the role requires influencing and working collaboratively to drive business goals across the organization.

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