State Street Corporation

AI Initiatives Lead, VP

State Street Corporation$110K — $207K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in technology, finance, business, or equivalent
  • Experience enabling AI in Financial Services, focusing on strategic partnerships
  • Strong skills in simplifying complex analysis for senior stakeholders
  • Proven ability to influence across multiple functions and levels
  • Capacity to work independently and collaboratively, mentoring others
  • Comfortable leading influence in a matrixed environment
  • Hands-on mindset, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Preferred hands-on experience with AI use case implementation

Responsibilities

  • Own the AI use-case agenda by analyzing business problems suitable for AI solutions
  • Scale AI by developing standard frameworks for enterprise execution
  • Drive execution by coordinating AI and automation initiatives from idea to production
  • Partner with senior leaders to shape AI strategy and investment priorities
  • Build and manage the AI ecosystem through partnerships and alliances
  • Measure impact by tracking business investment needs and outcomes
  • Act as a trusted product expert providing consultative guidance
  • Support go-to-market efforts for AI-enabled solutions with Sales

Benefits

  • Retirement savings plan (401K) with company match
  • Comprehensive insurance coverage including life, medical, dental, vision, and long-term disability
  • Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and family care responsibilities
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program
  • Incentive compensation based on annual performance
  • Eligibility for tax-advantaged savings plans
Full Job Description

The Opportunity

State Street Alpha’s End‑to‑End Product Solutions organization is seeking a Vice President of AI Enablement to help shape, prioritize, and scale AI across one of the most sophisticated front‑to‑back investment servicing platforms in the industry.

This is a high‑impact, hands‑on leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy, technology, and execution. You will define and drive the AI agenda across Alpha Services - translating real business problems into scalable AI solutions, forging critical partnerships, and ensuring ideas move rapidly from concept to production.

If you are energized by building momentum around AI, influencing senior leaders, and turning emerging capabilities into tangible client and business outcomes, this role offers both visibility and ownership.

About the Team:

The End‑to‑End Product Solutions team brings together product development, architecture, client solution management, and product strategy, planning, and enablement.

This role sits within the Product Strategy, Planning & Enablement group and works closely with senior leadership across Product, Technology, Sales, and external ecosystem partners.

Key Responsibilities:

As VP of AI Enablement, you will act as both strategic catalyst and execution leader, responsible for advancing AI adoption across Alpha:

  • Own the AI use‑case agenda

    • Identify and analyze high‑value business problems and assess their suitability for AI‑driven solutions

    • Lead intake, review, prioritization, and governance of AI use cases

  • Scale AI across the organization

    • Design and refine a standardized AI enablement framework to move from experimentation to enterprise‑scale execution

    • Establish repeatable processes that accelerate delivery while maintaining rigor and governance

  • Drive execution from concept to production

    • Coordinate and lead AI, digital, and automation initiatives across Alpha Services

    • Run proof‑of‑concepts and shepherd ideas through to real‑world implementation

  • Partner with senior leaders

    • Work closely with senior management and product leadership to shape AI strategy and investment priorities

    • Distill complex technical and analytical topics into clear, actionable insights for executive audiences

  • Build and manage the AI ecosystem

    • Own and grow relationships with key internal and external partners

    • Craft strategic alliances that expand Alpha’s AI capabilities and speed to market

  • Measure impact and continuously improve

    • Identify business investment needs and define methods to track execution and outcomes

    • Capture lessons learned and embed feedback loops to strengthen future initiatives

  • Act as a trusted product and domain expert

    • Maintain deep knowledge of State Street’s end‑to‑end product offerings

    • Provide consultative guidance across the organization

  • Support go‑to‑market success

    • Partner with Sales to lead go‑to‑market efforts for new AI‑enabled solutions demonstrating strong product‑market fit

What We’re Looking For:

  • Alpha End-to-End Product Solutions
    Reporting Manager: Roy Devroy
    The Opportunity
    State Street Alpha’s End to End Product Solutions organization is seeking a Vice President of AI Enablement to help shape, prioritize, and scale AI across one of the most sophisticated front to back investment servicing platforms in the industry.
    This is a high impact, hands on leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy, technology, and execution. You will define and drive the AI agenda across Alpha Services - translating real business problems into scalable AI solutions, forging critical partnerships, and ensuring ideas move rapidly from concept to production.
    If you are energized by building momentum around AI, influencing senior leaders, and turning emerging capabilities into tangible client and business outcomes, this role offers both visibility and ownership.
    About the Team:
    The End to End Product Solutions team brings together product development, architecture, client solution management, and product strategy, planning, and enablement.
    This role sits within the Product Strategy, Planning & Enablement group and works closely with senior leadership across Product, Technology, Sales, and external ecosystem partners.
    Key Responsibilities:
    As VP of AI Enablement, you will act as both strategic catalyst and execution leader, responsible for advancing AI adoption across Alpha:
    •    Own the AI use case agenda
    o    Identify and analyze high value business problems and assess their suitability for AI driven solutions
    o    Lead intake, review, prioritization, and governance of AI use cases
    •    Scale AI across the organization
    o    Design and refine a standardized AI enablement framework to move from experimentation to enterprise scale execution
    o    Establish repeatable processes that accelerate delivery while maintaining rigor and governance
    •    Drive execution from concept to production
    o    Coordinate and lead AI, digital, and automation initiatives across Alpha Services
    o    Run proof of concepts and shepherd ideas through to real world implementation
    •    Partner with senior leaders
    o    Work closely with senior management and product leadership to shape AI strategy and investment priorities
    o    Distill complex technical and analytical topics into clear, actionable insights for executive audiences
    •    Build and manage the AI ecosystem
    o    Own and grow relationships with key internal and external partners
    o    Craft strategic alliances that expand Alpha’s AI capabilities and speed to market
    •    Measure impact and continuously improve
    o    Identify business investment needs and define methods to track execution and outcomes
    o    Capture lessons learned and embed feedback loops to strengthen future initiatives
    •    Act as a trusted product and domain expert
    o    Maintain deep knowledge of State Street’s end to end product offerings
    o    Provide consultative guidance across the organization
    •    Support go to market success
    o    Partner with Sales to lead go to market efforts for new AI enabled solutions demonstrating strong product market fit
    What We’re Looking For:

    •    Bachelor’s degree in technology, finance, business, or equivalent
    •    Experience enabling AI in Financial Services, including building and managing strategic partnerships
    •    Strong ability to translate complex analysis into compelling narratives for senior stakeholders
    •    Proven relationship builder with the credibility to influence across functions and levels
    •    Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, including coaching less experienced team members
    •    Comfort leading through influence rather than authority in a matrixed environment
    •    Hands on mindset with a strong work ethic and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced setting
    •    Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
    •    Hands on experience implementing AI use cases is preferred

    Bachelor’s degree in technology, finance, business, or equivalent

  • Experience enabling AI in Financial Services, including building and managing strategic partnerships

  • Strong ability to translate complex analysis into compelling narratives for senior stakeholders

  • Proven relationship‑builder with the credibility to influence across functions and levels

  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, including coaching less experienced team members

  • Comfort leading through influence rather than authority in a matrixed environment

  • Hands‑on mindset with a strong work ethic and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced setting

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

  • Hands‑on experience implementing AI use cases is preferred

Salary Range:

$110,000 - $207,500 Annual

The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.

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About State Street Corporation

State Street Corporation Careers

Join the dynamic team at State Street Corporation, a leading financial services provider known for its commitment to innovation, leadership, and professional growth. As a global powerhouse in investment management and servicing, we offer unparalleled job opportunities that propel your career to new heights.

Work You’ll Do

At State Street Corporation, you’ll be part of a culture that values diversity, leadership, and continuous professional development. Engage in work that transforms the financial landscape and helps our clients achieve their investment goals. Our team at State Street is at the forefront of combining industry expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional service and results.

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Whether you’re looking for an entry-level position or a senior role, State Street Corporation offers a range of career paths in areas such as asset management, data analytics, finance, and technology. Our hiring process is designed to identify and nurture talent, focusing on your skills and potential. Prepare your resume, ace the interview, and join a team that’s committed to your career growth.

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State Street Corporation is dedicated to the growth and well-being of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports both your professional and personal life. From advanced career training and leadership development programs to health and wellness benefits, we ensure that our team members have the resources they need to succeed.

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We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive environment where every employee can thrive. Diversity is not just embraced; it’s celebrated. At State Street, you’ll work alongside a diverse group of professionals who bring a wide range of perspectives and ideas to the table. Our diversity training programs are designed to enhance collaboration and innovation across our global team.

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39,335 employees
Market Cap
$28.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.4 billion
Founded
1792
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