APAC Business Risk and Controls, State Street Investment Management, Assistant Vice President

Who we are looking for :

This role will assist in coordination and execution of effective risk management programs aimed at governing, overseeing, and managing risks in support of the firm’s risk excellence goals in the Asia Pacific region. The team you will be joining—Client Coverage Group Global Business Controls—is part of the first line of defense and plays an important role in the overall success of the organization. The Global Business Controls Team is a fundamental part of strengthening our risk and control ecosystem and works closely with a variety of business partners, including sales teams, Legal, Compliance, and Risk to ensure adherence with regulations and company policies. This role will support the firm’s growth strategy in a risk-controlled manner.

The successful candidate must be able to effectively influence teams to work towards a shared vision, manage various programs simultaneously, communicate articulately with stakeholders, and manage data and information.

Why this role is important to us :

At State Street Investment Management, we draw from our global scale and market-tested expertise to create original solutions and better outcomes for our clients and the world’s investors. The team you will be joining is, one of the biggest asset managers in the world, that provides services to the world’s institutions, financial professionals, and individual investors. Every day, our people create investment solutions that help investors save for their futures, advisors take care of their clients, universities fund their endowments, and government secure people's retirements.

Join us if you want to make your mark in global asset management and make an impact on the world's investor.

What you will be responsible for

As APAC Business Risk and Controls AVP, you will

Work collaboratively with a world-wide team that is building a globally consistent standard for Business Controls; Support the implementation and execution of controls

Ensure ongoing compliance with corporate policies, standards, and guidelines

Review and analyze Operational Risk Incidents, include root cause analysis and monitoring of remedial action plans

Monitor and proactively challenge on remediation steps and corrective action plans from control review findings to implementation

Timely and accurately process incidents, including customer complaints, data incidents, investment guideline breaches, and control gaps

Conduct fee reviews and other monitoring of fiduciary responsibilities

Provide periodic training to Client Coverage Group colleagues on controls requirements and best practices

Support the overall Enterprise Risk Management program and framework of State Street Investment Management and State Street

Maintain, review and update appropriate policies and procedures

Assist in the response to prospects and clients on Due-Diligence Questionnaires (DDQs) and Request-for-Proposals (RFPs)

Assist in the development of management reporting reflecting an overview of risks and controls

Assist with Client Coverage Group’s End User Development Tools (EUDT) inventory and ensure compliance with Policies.

Execute on key deliverables and independent projects with limited supervision

Continuously develop deep knowledge of core products, process, financial markets, technology, regulatory obligations and operating model changes; understand impact to your role and responsibilities

Create and deliver management reporting and presentations

Represent the team at relevant internal meetings and forums

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

High level of initiative, ownership, and ability to prioritize workload effectively

Strong influencing, collaboration, and project management skills

Solid analytical, interpersonal, organizational, and research skills

Critical thinking with the ability to solve for complex problems

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to adapt and operate in dynamic environments, with ability to build key relationships

Understanding of technology (e.g., internal platforms, data tools, portals, workflow, automation)

Executing on key deliverables and independent projects with limited supervision

Education & Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, information systems, or related field.

Minimum 5 years relevant industry experience with solid working knowledge of investment management or finance field. Risk management, governance, compliance, audit or related function a plus

Powerpoint, Excel, and Word proficient; experience with Tableau, Sharepoint, Archer a plus

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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