Operational Readiness Lead – Vice President

State Street UK

Unknown, , United Kingdom
Deep expertise in aml and kyc processes
Transfer agency operating model design
End-to-end project plan management
The Vice President will hold end-to-end accountability for designing and delivering the Target Operating Model for new client onboarding and large-scale transformations within Transfer Agency

Job Summary

  • The Vice President will hold end-to-end accountability for designing and delivering the Target Operating Model for new client onboarding and large-scale transformations within Transfer Agency.
  • A core pillar of this role is acting as the Subject Matter Expert for Financial Crime, ensuring AML/KYC requirements are embedded into all operating model designs and control frameworks.
  • The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams across multiple locations to drive delivery outcomes, manage risk, and ensure alignment with strategic objectives and regulatory standards.

Matching Summary

The Vice President will hold end-to-end accountability for designing and delivering the Target Operating Model for new client onboarding and large-scale transformations within Transfer Agency.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Deep expertise in AML and KYC processes
  • Transfer Agency operating model design
  • End-to-end project plan management
  • Cross-functional team leadership across locations
  • Governance framework and reporting matrix design
  • UAT and operational readiness testing oversight

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with ZILO platform transformations
  • European and UK regulatory environment exposure
  • Project or Programme Management certification
  • Strong stakeholder negotiation skills
  • Culture of ownership and continuous improvement

Key Requirements

  • Mandatory deep expertise in AML/KYC and Financial Crime
  • Proven experience designing large-scale operating models
  • Demonstrated ability to operate at VP level influencing senior stakeholders
  • Expert-level knowledge of Transfer Agency onboarding processes

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