Job Description

Global Head of FX & Treasury Operations and Americas Regional Head of Market Operations, Managing Director (onsite)

Apply locations Boston, Massachusetts | Full time | Posted 5 Days Ago | End Date: September 21, 2025 | Job requisition id R-776136

Who we are looking for

State Street Markets, including FX and Treasury Operations, is a highly diverse suite of functions with critical, complex, and time-sensitive processes, involving regulatory, reputational, and financial risks.

This role is within State Street Markets Operations as the Global Head of Foreign Exchange & Treasury Operations , leading approximately 120 colleagues across 12 locations. The focus is on operational processes, risk mitigation, client experience, and trade processing services. A significant part of the role involves transforming the function through operating model changes and new technology infrastructure to reduce risk, enhance efficiency, and improve service delivery. The role requires driving transformation while maintaining BAU operations to ensure service quality.

This position reports to the Senior Vice President - Global Head of Market Operations .

This is a triple-hatted role, balancing responsibilities as the Regional Head of Americas, the Global Head of Foreign Exchange Operations, and the Global Head of Treasury Operations.

This role is primarily onsite with some flexible work options.

Why this role is important to us

The team you will lead plays a vital role in State Street's success. They support institutional asset owners and managers with research, trading, securities lending, and portfolio strategies, aiming to enhance and preserve client portfolios through technology, optimized trading, and linking asset classes globally. Additionally, they support State Street Global Treasury with asset management and liquidity services.

If you are eager to make your mark in the capital markets industry from day one, this is your opportunity.

What you will be responsible for

Global Head of Foreign Exchange & Treasury Operations

• Leading around 120 staff supporting FX and Global Treasury operations, including products like Interest Rate Swaps, FX, OTC Derivatives, Futures, REPOs, and Term Deposits.
• Driving transformation initiatives to implement a standardized global operating model supported by new technology infrastructure.
• Participating in programs such as ISO 20022, TD+1, and other bank-wide initiatives.
• Ensuring timely and accurate delivery of cash payments and securities, minimizing operating losses.
• Fostering a strong risk and control environment across global teams.
• Partnering with Technology to deliver efficient, automated workflows, reducing manual processes.
• Monitoring BAU metrics, using data to identify issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Overseeing vendor performance and accountability.
• Staying updated on regulatory and market changes, ensuring compliance without service disruption.
• Collaborating with ERM and compliance teams to maintain discipline in resiliency and control assurance.
• Signing off on SWAP Dealer attestations and ensuring compliance with SD regulations.
• Representing Markets in US regulatory interactions.

Americas Regional Role

• Overseeing State Street Markets Operations, including FX, GT, Portfolio Solutions, and Financing Solutions.
• Ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations and escalation procedures.
• Reporting to legal entity boards and regional committees with relevant information.
• Implementing control systems, limits, and escalation procedures for effective management.
• Promoting governance and effective challenge culture.
• Mentoring regional teams, emphasizing diversity and leadership development.
• Driving employee engagement, retention, and motivation initiatives.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• 20+ years in Banking Operations within a large multinational bank.
• Experience in FX and/or GT, with regional management experience in Markets.
• Knowledge of regulatory reporting is a plus. Must be energetic, with executive presence, strong communication, stakeholder management, conflict resolution, and influence skills.
• Strong focus on risk management and controls.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to facilitate and resolve conflicts among stakeholders.
• Focus on risk identification, control enhancement, and driving innovation.

Salary Range:

$170,000 - $252,500 annually. The actual range may vary depending on the location of employment.

Job Application Disclosure:

Massachusetts law prohibits requiring lie detector tests for employment. Violations may result in penalties.

About Us

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