Enterprise Change Management Team, Regulatory Portfolio Lead - Senior Vice President at State Street in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Position Summary

The Regulatory Portfolio Lead is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing the company's portfolio of responses to regulatory inquiries, findings, and enforcement actions as well as the execution of respective remediation efforts. This individual will lead the development, governance, and execution of a structured, enterprise-wide remediation program to ensure enterprise-wide transparency, compliance with regulatory requirements, mitigation risks, and enhance the company's regulatory posture. Specifically, this role will be responsible for managing the end-to-end process and toll-gating of the remediation efforts. The SVP will collaborate across business units, ensuring alignment with legal, compliance, and operational teams while engaging with regulatory agencies as needed in support of the oversight of these programs.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Response Management

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  Lead the oversight and programmatic governance of responses to regulatory inquiries, audits, and enforcement actions from global regulatory authorities.


• Ensure timely, strategic, and accurate communication with regulators, including submission of required documentation, corrective action plans, and progress updates.


• Serve as the primary point of oversight and governance of remediation efforts adhering to internally defined controls and processes (e.g., tollgates, milestones, delivery dates, etc.) maintaining transparency and credibility.

• Design, implement, and oversee a comprehensive remediation program that addresses regulatory responses and ensures sustainable compliance improvements/solutions.


• Establish governance frameworks, escalation protocols, and cross-functional collaboration structures to manage remediation activities effectively.


• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the progress and effectiveness of remediation efforts.

• Proactively identify regulatory risks and implement strategies to mitigate future compliance issues across the portfolio of regulatory remediations.


• Partner with legal, compliance, risk management, and business unit leaders to strengthen internal controls and processes.


• Ensure that remediation efforts align with business objectives while maintaining compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Lead and mentor a team of regulatory remediation professionals, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement (direct and matrixed employees).


• Provide executive-level reporting and insights on the portfolio regulatory response and remediation activities to senior leadership and the board of directors (as applicable).


• Work closely with legal, finance, operations, and compliance teams to ensure cross-functional coordination and strategic alignment.

• 15+ years of experience in managing regulatory efforts, program and project management, and will as working effectively with compliance, legal, risk management, or related fields, with a significant focus on regulatory response and remediation.


• Extensive experience managing regulatory interactions with agencies and other relevant global regulatory bodies.


• Adept expertise and extensive experience managing a portfolio of programs/projects


• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, enforcement trends, and industry best practices.


• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing large-scale remediation programs and driving organizational change.


• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.


• Ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes while balancing business needs and compliance requirements.


• Bachelors degree required; advanced degree (JD, MBA, or equivalent) preferred.

• Experience in a highly regulated industry (e.g., financial services, technology, etc.).


• Background in crisis management and regulatory findings/investigations.


• Proven track record of successfully leading enterprise-wide compliance transformation initiatives.

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving


• Regulatory and risk acumen


• Leadership and influence


• Program management and execution

This role offers a unique opportunity to drive regulatory excellence and resilience in a dynamic and evolving regulatory environment. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, solutions-oriented, senior leader who can balance regulatory rigor with business priorities.

What we value

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

The 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

Education & Preferred Qualifications

Strong understanding of financial markets, investment management processes (including front, middle, back office functions) and how technology is used to enable them on and end-to-end basis

Masters and undergrad degrees qualified with a financial, technology or analytical discipline preferred, or relevant experience within the financial services industry

Proficient with Excel and PowerPoint.

Experience in driving strategy, transformation, and building out advance analytical and data-informed analysis capabilities

Willingness and ability to travel.

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 in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Program 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 perspective 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 the 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 program and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

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.

Job Application Disclosure:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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