Business & Technology Regulatory & Policy Change Lead

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic individual to lead our Business and Technology Regulatory & Policy Change function. This role is critical in ensuring the wider State Street Investment Management business is forward-looking in its preparations to meet the evolving global regulatory landscape and changes in corporate policy requirements.

The successful candidate will manage one direct report and will be responsible for engaging with key stakeholders to understand, and monitor regulatory and policy developments and lead the business and technology impacts assessments to ensure alignment with our fiduciary and operational standards. Furthermore, you will also work with SMEs and enterprise stakeholders to ensure State Street Investment Management’s position and opinion is communicated in response to regulatory and policy consultations. This role provides an exciting opportunity to directly contribute to key strategic initiatives across State Street Investment Management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Intelligence & Impact Analysis Work with key stakeholders to monitor and understand global regulatory developments across financial services, including data governance, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.

• Lead the delivery of high quality business impact assessments of regulatory changes for business operations and technology infrastructure.

• Change Management Support the execution of regulatory and policy driven change programs across business and State Street Investment Management technology domains.

• Collaborate with Project Management Office, Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Technology teams to ensure timely and effective implementation.

• Policy Governance & Alignment Oversee internal policy change governance to ensure alignment with corporate requirements and expectations.

• Lead State Street Investment Management’s engagement into the corporate policy change process to ensure the views and opinions of you and our SMEs are considered.

• Stakeholder Engagement Serve as the key liaison with PMO, Legal, Compliance, Risk, Technology and business leaders through direct engagement and internal governance committees.

• In collaboration with other key functions, communicate complex regulatory and policy changes in a clear, actionable manner to senior leadership and operational teams.

• Innovation & Risk Management Identify opportunities to leverage technology to enhance regulatory and policy change management.

• Proactively manage risks associated with regulatory change, including operational, reputational, and strategic risks.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience (7+ years) in regulatory change, policy governance, or enterprise transformation within regulated financial services. Broader legal, compliance or change management experience would also be considered.
• Experience in asset management or investment funds sectors preferable.
• Deep understanding of global regulatory frameworks (e.g., SEC, FCA, ESMA, MAS) and technology regulations (e.g., GDPR, DORA, AI Act).
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing senior executives and cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, project management and strategic planning capabilities.
• Advanced degree in Law, Business, Public Policy, or Technology preferred.

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