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State Street · 2 hours ago

Head of Regulatory Practice Program Management (State Street Consultancy), Senior Vice President

Boston, Massachusetts

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$225K/yr - $338K/yr

15+ years exp

State Street is building a best-in-class consulting capability within the Chief Operating Officer organization. The Head of Regulatory Practice Program Management will oversee critical regulatory commitments, lead complex initiatives across business units, and ensure alignment with strategic priorities.

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Responsibilities

Build and mature the Regulatory Program Management practice for State Street Consultancy, including building out a team of specialized program managers, execution of playbooks and best practices, and establishing the portfolio of programs

Lead and oversee a portfolio of high‑priority regulatory programs, managing scope, budget, resources, and planning to ensure timely and high‑quality execution

Serve as a thought leader and senior practitioner, maintaining deep knowledge of industry, regulatory, and operational trends to inform practice strategy and direction

Oversee the scoping, planning, execution, and evaluation of a portfolio of programs to ensure they deliver intended impact, meet governance standards, are executed within associated budget and timeline and achieve return on investment, as applicable

Act as a liaison between executive leadership and project teams to translate strategic vision and regulatory commitments into actionable execution pathways

Lead senior‑level program reviews, providing insights, progress assessments, risk identification, and recommendations for course correction

Manage cross-functional collaboration and coordination, managing interdependencies and risks among programs and across organizational departments; establish mitigation plans to address

Engage with regulators (as appropriate) to ensure transparency around program strategy, governance, risks, and execution

Oversee program budgets and resource allocation to ensure financial discipline and operational efficiency

Lead, develop, mentor, and manage a high-performing team (direct or indirect), fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment

Provide coaching and professional development opportunities, building capabilities across program management disciplines

Champion a culture of accountability, innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement across all program teams

Identify team skill gaps and support targeted development to strengthen expertise across the practice

Promote diversity, inclusion, and colleague engagement within the team

Develop, cultivate, and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, clients, business partners, and corporate functions (and regulators as applicable)

Act as the primary point of contact for program-related matters, ensuring effective communication and transparency

Integrate State Street Consulting’s capabilities into the broader enterprise to promote partnership, share best practices, and strengthen delivery excellence

Qualification

Regulatory Program ManagementProgram ManagementFinancial Services KnowledgeAnalytical SkillsLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsRelationship ManagementTeam DevelopmentProblem SolvingDecision Making

Required

Strong leadership with the ability to bring together disparate teams across different levels and disciplines within the organization to drive timely and impactful outcomes

Outstanding presentation, communication (oral & written), and relationship building skills across all levels of management (senior executive, Executive Committee, Board, Regulators, etc.). A detail-oriented disposition and clear, concise communication skills

Strong analytical and critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, and relationship management skills

Strong program management and project management skills across global and/or enterprise-wide level activities

Embodiment of State Street's Enterprise Culture traits and behaviors – Choose to own it, Break through Silos, Deliver results through integrity, Do Better Every Day, Care for colleagues, clients and community

Ability and willingness to travel as needed

Preferred

15+ years of consulting or consulting‑aligned experience, ideally within a top‑tier or Big Four consulting firm or within a leading financial services institution

Deep understanding of financial and capital markets, investment management processes (front, middle, and back office), and the regulatory environment

Advanced degree (master's preferred) in finance, technology, business, or an analytical discipline—or equivalent experience within financial services is preferred