Head of RPA - Alpha Data Services, MD

Who we are looking for

State Street Alpha Data Service (ADS) is the data-as-a-service provider that is the back bone of the Alpha front to back strategy. Combining both technology and service provision to deliver significant data management value to our clients. We're looking for a candidate to lead our Implementation Leads.

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining is part of a global, cross-divisional group supporting State Street Alpha

SM. State Street Alpha

SM redefines the common definition of 'alpha' to mean powering better performance and outcomes at every point on the investment lifecycle and is the first open platform from a single provider that connects the front, middle and back office. It harmonizes data, technology and services across trusted providers to help our clients better manage their businesses. Join us if making your mark in an ever-changing, increasingly complex and competitive industry is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for

As the ADS Risk Performance & Attribution (RPA), Managing Director :

* Strategic Intent - Primary goal is to develop and commercialize a service model for Risk Analytics and Market Data Operational Control Framework which is interoperable with 3rd party risk vendors, 3rd party OMS providers, 3rd party IBOR providers, and the Alpha Platform

* The position will sit within ADS and report to the ADS Market Data Practice, Managing Director.

* The role will be responsible for the management and commercialisation of the Alpha RPA proposition and client oversight.

* The Managing Director will be responsible for developing a service model covering all use cases in the Alpha model - to include and not limited to : integrating RPA (ex-ante/ex-post) outcomes with CRIMS; ADP; external OMS;
Alpha Performance Services and integrations with Alpha RPA product partners.

* The role will lead the practice in 2 dimensions :

* The operating and servicing model to support Alpha integrations of RPA with Alpha product partners - Axioma/Factset/MSCI/BBG Port as well as the functioning of CR Analytics

* The operating and servicing model to deliver performance ready data to Alpha product partners such as Factset/MSCI/ BBG Perform as well as the functioning of Alpha NG Performance (Opturo).

* For both dimensions above - the role will be required to participate in the development of the product (technology) integration with these business partners to ensure the success of the Alpha e2e integration, have detailed awareness of the product integration design.

* The Managing Director will be expected to influence Alpha product partners to achieve a commercial and risk aware e2e solution.

* The role will work closely with Alpha/STT business development partners to ensure practice capabilities are clearly articulated and support business development activities

* The Managing Director will develop and maintain a client facing commercial terms sheet.

* The role will stay informed of more general Alpha product changes (eg Alpha EDM) and lead the impact assessment and response to these changes

* The role will lead the discussions with the Alpha RPA Product teams and set the quarterly/annual development agenda and budget with the CRD/Alpha Product Leads.

* The role will enforce the utilisation of the Alpha Standard Documentation. Work with relevant teams to develop and maintain the ASIS and other relevent practice standards.

* Partner with broader State Street organization to provide solutions in support of any new client requirements that are extension of the standard or in some select cases a client specific bespoke solution

* Lead the deployment of AI opportunities to the benefit of clients and Alpha servicing teams.

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

* Demonstrate excellent communication skills across all channels and levels of recipients including team members, colleagues, clients at all levels including C suite.

* Ability to engage at a technical level with FO portfolio/product and risk teams.

* Demonstrate excellent motivational skills and lead by example in all areas.

* Support a culture of commitment, team work and productivity alongside…