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State Street

Head of Wealth Merger Integration, SVP

State Street, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298


Who we are looking forState Street Wealth Services is seeking a dynamic executive to serve as the Head of Wealth Merger Integration. This role will be pivotal for executing on inorganic growth strategy and serving as first line of defense for the business unit. You will play a key role in driving key initiatives and delivering on strategic goals in an evolving organization.

Why this role is important to us

State Street Wealth Services seeks to enable wealth advisors and their investment managers to achieve better outcomes for their clients and themselves, thereby enabling revenue growth across all areas of State Street. Reporting directly to the Global Head of Wealth Services, this role will contribute to realizing this vision by driving business growth through executing on inorganic growth strategy. Involved in M&A activity for Wealth Services from deal execution to ongoing integration efforts. Responsible for developing and executing on full integration plans including serving as first line of defense for risk mitigation, leading all aspects of acquisition / merger integration; identifying and managing synergies and budget implications and driving accountability with clear goals, objectives, and metrics. Will be responsible for aligning the organization through effective communications and partnership with key stakeholders. Join us if making your mark in an ever-changing, increasingly complex and competitive industry is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible forThe Head of Wealth Merger Integration is responsible for managing a wide range of activities for the business, including:

Ensure comprehensive integration plan is in place to most efficiently and effectively achieve expected financial and business outcomes

Coordinate stakeholders for specific functional level workstreams and post deal integration efforts

Identify project goals and milestones and provide executive level updates and reporting

Responsible for facilitating and monitoring completion of key post-deal integration activities including achievement of synergy goals

Realize deal objectives and adhere to budget

Ensures all acquisition related regulatory requirements are met and potential risks are mitigated

Serves as ongoing First Line of Defense for risk management matters related to the Wealth Services business

What we valueThese skills will help you succeed in this role:

Ideal Competencies & Experience

Track record in successfully standing up and executing merger integration programs

Proven experience successfully recruiting and building world class teams

Ability to make tough decisions, to change and adapt quickly, while remaining focused on customers and executing business initiatives

Ability to lead, prioritize and execute on multiple, simultaneous priorities and initiatives

Strong management background; ability to work both tactically and strategically

A strong leadership profile coupled with outstanding verbal and written communications.

Superb business judgment and ability to think through complex business issues.

Critical assessment capability –ability to maintain a very high bar and drive excellence in work products, services, hiring, etc.

Creative, outcome-driven influencer with demonstrated leadership and exceptional talent development capabilities

Education & Preferred Qualifications

Undergraduate degree minimum and graduate degree preferred

15+ years of related experience including 10+ years as part of a global leadership team

Salary Range:

$225,000 - $337,500 Annual

The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

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