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The Product organization is recruiting a Vice President - Data Product Development to support the Data Management Lead on a global basis. This role focuses on shaping and delivering Transfer Agency data products and capabilities, working in close partnership with Product, Global Delivery (Operations), Technology, Architecture, and Enterprise Data teams.
The role has accountability across:
Core Transfer Agency data domains (investor, account, transaction, distribution, servicing events)
Client and enterprise data delivery channels (APIs, reports, portals)
Logical and canonical data models aligned to the TA operating model
Cloudnative data platforms and analytics capabilities
Evolution from reporting toward insightdriven use cases
This role supports Transfer Agency's objective to strengthen State Street's asset servicing proposition through a practical, datadriven operating model. The VP is expected to combine strong product judgement with handson delivery leadership, influencing outcomes through collaboration rather than hierarchy.
The role will lead the design and delivery of data products and solutions across the Transfer Agency lifecycle, aligned to enterprise data standards and business priorities.
Function
As a senior data and product practitioner, you will work with the Transfer Agency leads to help define priorities and execute the data agenda described above. The role reports into Head of Data, Product development.
You will contribute to the evolution of Transfer Agency data capabilities by incorporating market developments, industry standards, and stakeholder input from Product, Operations, Technology, and Coverage. The role balances strategic thinking with a strong delivery mindset.
Responsibilities
Contribute to and execute the data product strategy, ensuring alignment to business objectives and client needs.
Lead delivery of a Transfer Agency data product model, partnering with Technology, Architecture, Operations, and Enterprise Data Management across:
Logical and canonical data models aligned to TA servicing workflows
Adoption of relevant industry standards and internal enterprise models
Data channels and products: Act as Product Owner for Transfer Agency data products, including APIs, client reporting, and servicing portals. Ensure alignment between TA capabilities, data models, and client or operational use cases.
Support and embed data governance and quality practices across TA data assets, including ownership, lineage, and quality metrics, in line with enterprise policy.
Work closely with Technology teams through iterative delivery cycles to ensure solutions meet architectural standards and are fit for purpose.
Enable improvements in TA operational transparency and efficiency through dashboards, controls, and exception reporting, partnering with Operations and Technology.
Support management of data related risks, issues, and audit items within Transfer Agency, escalating where appropriate.
Present updates and outcomes to senior stakeholders as required and lead defined initiatives or workstreams.
Skills
Strong experience in data product development, data modelling, analytics, and visualization.
Good understanding of the Transfer Agency domain and servicing lifecycle, with the ability to translate business needs into data solutions.
Solid analytical and problemsolving skills.
Ability to communicate data concepts clearly to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
Experience delivering change in complex, regulated environments.
Working knowledge of modern data management, BI, dashboarding, and visualization approaches.
Strong stakeholder management skills within global, matrixed organizations.
Experience working with Agile or hybrid delivery models.
Experience with business and system process modelling.
Familiarity with industry integration patterns supporting Transfer Agency and investor servicing.
Experience
Typically, 8+ years experience within Securities Services or Financial Services, with exposure to Transfer Agency, Fund Services, or adjacent asset servicing domains.
Experience in Product, Data, or Business roles with responsibility for delivery and stakeholder engagement.
Experience operating across regions and working with global stakeholders.
Background in data and technology, with familiarity across platforms and tools such as SQL, Python, Snowflake, BI/visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Sigma), and data governance tooling (e.g., Collibra).
Consultative mindset with a client and service orientation.
Experience delivering data solutions and addressing data integration challenges.
Outcomes expected from the roles
Delivery of effective Transfer Agency data products and capabilities.
Improved quality, accessibility, and usability of TA data.
Data solutions that support client servicing, operational efficiency, and reporting needs.
Appropriate governance and handling of datarelated risks and issues.
Clear communication and documentation of key data decisions and outcomes.
Split of role:
Data product leadership and delivery: 85%
Market / Client interaction and stakeholder engagement: 15%
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Job ID: 143898961