Static Data Manager, Assistant Vice President

Who we are looking for: An experienced leader for our Global Markets – Static Data team responsible for managing a team of client and market reference data specialists providing end to end operations support to our global front office and middle office teams. Should possess extensive knowledge and experience on securities, counterparties, settlement instructions, rates, products, and related financial attributes This role involves a mix of data stewardship, people leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and process enhancement. Will require to work closely with Global Markets’ Business teams, Functional teams, Business Risk, Compliance and Technology teams on day to day basis to ensure seamless BAU. Why this role is important to us: The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Global Markets (SSGM) which will be going through significant transformation. The team provides coverage for all regions APAC, EMEA and NA during their specific time zones. When owners and managers of institutional assets need research, trading, securities lending and innovative portfolio strategies, they turn to SSGM business unit. As our investment research and trading arm, SSGM’s number one goal is to enhance and preserve our clients’ portfolio values by applying technology, optimizing trading and linking asset classes and markets across the world. Join us if making your mark in the capital markets industry from day one is a challenge you are up for. What you will be responsible for: Static Data Management Oversee Static Data teams and daily requests ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and consistency. Conduct periodic data audits, identify discrepancies, and initiate remediations. Team Leadership & Governance Lead, mentor, and manage a team of specialists—handling performance, staffing, and coaching. Define and enforce data governance policies, quality controls, and SOPs. Cross-Functional Collaboration Liaise with Payments, Trade, Middle Office, Compliance, IT, and Product teams to align data requirements and resolve queries. Support onboarding new products and markets with proper static data configuration. Process Optimization & Controls Enhance data maintenance processes through automation, standardization, and simplified workflows. Ensure strong control frameworks (maker-checker, change tracking, audit readiness) Issue Management & Risk Mitigation Act as escalation point for high-impact data or process issues. Identify, triage, and escalate data-related risks, with remediation oversight. Project Participation Engage in system updates, UAT cycles, and static data implementations or platform shifts. Partner with Technology/Data teams on strategic enhancements. Reporting & Analytics Provide analytics on data quality, exception volumes, and remediation metrics. Generate periodic reports to senior stakeholders for informed decision-making. What we value: These skills will help you succeed in this role: