Enterprise Risk, Assistant Vice President

Who we are looking for

The Business Continuity / Operational Resiliency AVP supports the implementation and ongoing execution of State Street’s Business Continuity and Operational Resiliency program across assigned business areas and locations. The role works closely with Business Continuity Directors (BCDs), business stakeholders, and the Enterprise Resiliency Office to ensure continuity readiness, effective testing, and compliance with global standards and regulatory expectations.

This role is positioned at AVP grade and is primarily execution- and coordination-focused, with escalation to senior roles as appropriate.

Why this role is important to us

State Street’s ability to continue delivering critical services to clients during periods of disruption relies on strong and consistent execution of Business Continuity and Operational Resiliency standards. This role plays a key part in maintaining preparedness, supporting incident response, and ensuring risks are identified and addressed in line with enterprise requirements.

What you will be responsible for

Business Continuity Planning

• Work with business teams to ensure conformance to State Street Resiliency standards
• Support the development, maintenance, and annual review of Focal Impact Assessments (FIAs), Business Continuity Plans (BCPs), and alternate recovery strategies
• Ensure continuity documentation complies with Global Business Continuity Standards
• Maintain records within approved enterprise resiliency systems (e.g., Archer IRM)

Testing and Exercising

• Coordinate and execute call tree, work-from-home, alternate site, and scenario-based continuity tests
• Document results, identify gaps, and track remediation actions
• Prepare testing summaries for management and governance forums

Incident and Disruption Support

• Support incident response activities during business or technology disruptions
• Assist with status reporting, action tracking, and post-incident reviews

Risk, Governance, and Compliance

• Identify and escalate continuity and resiliency risks
• Support audits, risk reviews, and regulatory inquiries
• Maintain required evidence and documentation

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a continuity point of contact for assigned business areas
• Support awareness of continuity roles and requirements
• Coordinate with Technology, Facilities, and other SMEs as required

What we value

• Essential skills and experience:
  • Business Continuity, Operational Resilience, Risk, or Operations (preferred)
  • Strong organizational, documentation, and coordination skills
  • Ability to operate effectively during time-critical situations

Education and preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5-7 years operations / industry experience with experience in a regulated financial services environment preferred
• Familiarity with Archer IRM, Power BI, Microsoft Copilot or similar tools advantageous

Minimum Salary:​

The minimum salary quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate ultimately works outside of this primary location, the applicable minimum salary may differ.​

Salary will be determined based on factors such as the position, type of work performed, individual skills, job description, working hours, diligence, initiative, self-management, length of employment, availability, and the quantity and quality of work delivered, as well as other objective and non-discriminatory criteria relevant to State Street employees.​

In addition to salary, employees are eligible to be considered for discretionary annual performance-based awards.​

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We Offer:​

• Permanent contract from day one​

• Additional holidays (Birthday Day Off, 3rd and 5th year anniversary Day Off)​

• Gold Medical Package for employees and their families (partner and children)​

• Premium life insurance package and private pension plan​

• Wide range of soft skills training, technical workshops, language classes and development programs​

• Opportunities to volunteer your time to company-driven initiatives, employee networks or organizations of your choice​

• Variety of well-being programs​

• Additional benefits available depending on the seniority of the role

About State Street

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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