Job Description

Who we are looking for

The Vice President – India BU Finance will serve as the Finance Business Partner for State Street’s Chief Commercial Office ( CCO -APAC) business. The role will lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance management, with focus on asset servicing fees, software-related revenues, expenses, and headcount for CCO APAC. This position will partner closely with global finance leaders and functional stakeholders on cost optimization initiatives, headcount planning, and investment scenario analysis. The role also acts as Finance Business Partner to APAC Country Heads, providing monthly financial performance insights through Finance Review meetings. In addition, the role will lead the India BU Finance CFO support team based in India, providing mentorship, driving capability building, and managing senior stakeholder relationships across the region.

What you will be responsible

Finance Business Partner for CCO APAC & APAC Country Heads:

• Own planning, forecasting, and performance management for CCO APAC covering Total Revenue, Total Expenses and Headcount.
• Lead annual operating plans, rolling forecasts, outlooks, and multi‑year P&L projections for CCO APAC and coordination with APAC CFO, Global CFOs and FP&A Team
• Extensively involved in position-level headcount planning and forecasting for CCO APAC
• Acts as a Finance Business Partner to APAC Country Heads, providing financial performance insights through monthly Finance Review meetings
• Provide timely, insight‑driven commentary on variances, trends, risks, and opportunities for the CCO APAC business and for Country Finance reports.
• Partners with APAC functional CFOs, Client Profitability, Insight Centers and Pricing Teams to deliver in-depth financial analysis in order to cater to country heads and their teams requirements.

People Leadership & Organization Development

• Lead, mentor the CFO support team, including AVPs, Officers and Senior Associates.
• Drive strong performance management, coaching, and succession planning.
• Build a culture of analytical excellence, accountability, and proactive business partnership.
• Partner with HR to attract, develop, and retain top finance talent within the India BU Finance Team.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in FP&A, Business Finance, preferably within financial services or technology‑enabled platforms.
• Strong understanding of Margin management, Revenue Models, Headcount Models and Expense Analysis.
• Proven experience leading large, global FP&A teams.
• Deep expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and performance analytics.
• Demonstrated success driving automation, advanced analytics, or AI initiatives in finance.
• Executive‑level communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Preferred

• Experience in asset servicing, custody, asset management, fintech, or enterprise financial software environments.
• Exposure to servicing economics, client profitability, and cost‑to‑serve analysis.
• Familiarity with modern EPM platforms, BI tools, and analytics solutions.
• MBA, CFA, or equivalent advanced qualification.

Are you the right candidate? Yes!

We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don’t necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.

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 by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Programs 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 perspectives 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 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 programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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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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