Corporate Strategy, VP

Who we are looking for We are seeking a highly motivated, intellectually curious Vice President to join the Corporate Strategy team. The Vice President will manage complex strategy projects from problem definition through recommendation and execution planning, working closely with senior leaders across the organization. Strong candidates for this role will have demonstrated the ability to structure ambiguous problems, develop fact-based insights, and translate analysis into actionable recommendations. Typical projects could include enterprise and business strategy development, market and competitive intelligence, client segmentation and market sizing, strategic partnerships and acquisitions, market entry or exit, product and client positioning, profitability, and investment prioritization. Why this role is important to us The Corporate Strategy team plays a central role in shaping State Street’s future and translating enterprise priorities into strategic choices and action. Across the globe, institutional investors rely on State Street to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. The team sets the firm-wide strategic direction, evaluates the organization’s most consequential strategic questions, and provides objective, data-driven insight across State Street’s businesses to support decisions by senior management and the Board. This is a great opportunity to join a small, high-impact team with direct exposure to State Street’s senior management and Executive Committee. The group has a strong track record of developing talent that advances into leadership roles across the firm. Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for. What you will be responsible for As Vice President of Corporate Strategy, your will be responsible for: Framing ambiguous enterprise and business issues, develop hypotheses, and identify the analyses required to inform strategic choices Managing strategy projects end to end, including scope, workplan, team delegation, stakeholder engagement, quality control, recommendations, and execution planning Directing quantitative and qualitative analysis, synthesizing findings, and applying business and industry knowledge to develop clear, actionable recommendations Developing compelling storylines and executive-ready materials tailored to senior management, the Executive Committee, and the Board Building trusted relationships with business, finance, and functional partners Leading stakeholder discussions and influence outcomes without direct authority Driving rapid-turn analyses for senior leadership while maintaining accuracy, sound judgment, and clear prioritization Providing timely coaching and feedback, and fostering an open, collaborative, high-performance team environment Anticipating risks, questions, and decision points while escalating issues with proposed solutions and maintaining accountability for project outcomes What we value These skills will help you succeed in this role: Intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, and a willingness to challenge assumptions constructively Excellent critical-thinking and structured problem-solving skills, including the ability to bring clarity to ambiguous questions Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, with the ability to connect evidence to implications and recommendations High accountability, integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to zero-defect work Exceptional written and verbal communication, including the ability to tailor strategic narratives to working teams, senior executives, and the Board Strong financial and commercial acumen, including experience evaluating growth, profitability, investment, and strategic trade-offs Demonstrated ability to engage senior stakeholders, lead productive discussions, and influence decisions through analysis and judgment Proven project leadership, including delegation, quality control, coaching,