Who we are looking for

A Digital Asset Operations Senior Expert, who has working experienceinideally both traditional and digital assets operations coupled with large institutional experience. The Digital Asset Operations team is responsible for assisting in the design and/or execution of the operational model for digital asset capabilities within our Global Delivery teams as part of delivering the enterprise strategy for State Street Digital.This is an exciting opportunity for a seasonedOfficerseeking new challenges,leveragingyour existing talents and skills to build the future digital infrastructure of financial markets from the ground up.

You will report directly to the Assistant Vice President of Digital Asset Operations and collaborate with our dedicated Digital teams in Product Development, IT, Business, Governance & Controls, Risk and Compliance plus our State Street Global Delivery teams to effectively service our Institutional client base.

This unique role requires knowledge of traditional investment services business operations – particularly in multiple areas including custody, payments, trading, securities servicing, client onboarding, compliance and process documentation - as well as a broad understanding of next generation technologies, including distributed ledger technology - DLT, blockchain, digital custody, cryptocurrencies, digital wallet technology, and tokenization.Previousengagement in business transformation and change management preferred.

Why this role is important to us

This role will have an important part in the overall success of the organization. Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. To make that happen, we need teams like this one to execute swiftly, build strong procedures and processes, and implement a risk management framework to control the operating environment tightly. This role will seek cutting-edge solutions that are straightforward and scalable. It will also help us build resilience and execute day-to-day deliverables with timeliness and accuracy

What you will be responsible for

AsaDigitalAssetOperations Senior Expert,you will:

• Build functional and technical knowledge across traditional and digital custody and sub-custody

• You willbe responsible forunderstanding and applying operational procedures specific todigital workstreams

• Execute our digital in-scope functions in this new cross-functional digital team employing a risk and controls mindset

• You willbe responsible forunderstanding and executing operational procedures specific to Digital Asset Operations

• Provide regular communication and reporting updates to ensure full transparency and clarity of workstream delivery to digital asset operations leadership teams

• Identifyand influence quality control process improvements relevant to the role by challenging the design and implementation of related self-custody processes, procedures and other documentationrequiredfor smooth operations

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

• Ability to escalate risks and decision points quickly to theappropriate stakeholders, whether that be functional leadership, digital leadership, and/or project leadership

• Ability to review and vet a new operating model for viability and alignment to our existing infrastructure

• Experience executing on a project as a critical stakeholder, including excellent time management and multi-tasking skills

• Ability to work effectively with peers across globally distributed teams to achieve common goals

• Some experience in operations, business controls, BUAT or client service for traditional and/or digital products for large institutions

Education & Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline

• Ability to excel when faced with the unknown and challenged to develop new ways

• Excellent communication and escalation ability

• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and external stakeholders

• Hands-on experience with digital assets and wallets, distributed ledger technology, tokenization is preferred  

Work requiriements:

• Hybrid work model - at least 3 days from the office per week are required