Who we are looking for 

We are hiring a Digital Asset Workstream Testing Lead, Officer, for State Street’s recently launched Digital Assets Operations team who will be responsible for operational testing across a portfolio of value streams that advance our digital asset capabilities. This role is central to building the future digital infrastructure of financial markets, ensuring that multiple capabilities are fully tested and prepared to go to market with operational excellence.  This is an exciting opportunity for an agile and dedicated operations testing manager looking to take on a leading role in building the future digital infrastructure of financial markets from the ground up. 

You will report directly into Digital Asset Operations management, and work closely with our dedicated Digital teams in Product Development, IT, Business, Governance & Controls, Risk and Compliance. You will lead a team of testers for robust capability testing support. The broader Digital Asset Operations team is responsible for assisting in the design and/or execution of the operational model for digital assets capabilities within our Global Delivery teams as part of the delivering the enterprise strategy for State Street Digital. 

This unique role requires deep knowledge of capability testing and development in enterprise systems and applications, a strong understanding of next generation technologies, including distributed ledger technologies (Blockchain), digital custody, cryptocurrencies, wallet technology and tokenization, as well as traditional investment services business operations – particularly in the areas of custody, payments, trading, securities servicing and process, compliance and process documentation. This role also requires experience with business transformation and change management to help grow nascent businesses. 

Why this role is important to us 

The role you play will have an important role in the overall success of the organization. Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. To make that happen, we need teams like yours to help navigate employees and the organization as a whole. In your role you will strive for cutting-edge solutions, that are straightforward and scalable. You will help us build resilience and execute day to day deliverables at our best. Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for. 

 What you will be responsible for 

As a Digital Asset Workstream Testing Lead, Officer, you will: 

• Own the overall workstream testing management for Digital Asset Operations across a portfolio of value streams to deliver digital capabilities 

• Ensure that the digital capabilities execute across systems in alignment with operating model 

• Establish testing procedures to ensure robust testing and operational excellence across all capabilities 

• Lead test sprints across multiple teams, develop test scripts, execute tests, document results, and ensure timely resolution of identified gaps 

• Oversee a team to develop, test, and enhance capability development in UAT and Production 

• Manage risks, resources, and stakeholder communications across the test dates 

• Provide regular communication and reporting updates to ensure full transparency and clarity of workstream testing delivery 

What we value 

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

• Engage effectively with business stakeholders to ensure workstream testing activities and engagement are aligned 

• Clearly communicate expectations and program needs to all stakeholders to ensure delivery 

• Experience in driving innovative programs in a start-up culture (preferably within large, complex organizations) 

• Ability to work online with globally distributed teams 

• Test documentation and project management experience  

Education & Preferred Qualifications:

• Significant experience in workstream testing management, operations, and controls for digital and traditional products for large financial institutions 

• Hands-on experience with digital assets and wallets / distributed ledger technology 

• Experience in change management in business transformation initiatives 

• Understanding of relevant enterprise financial technology solutions and related governance 

• Excellent presentation, communications, collaboration and influencing skills 

• Proven ability to build relationships with stakeholders 

• Fluent in English – oral and written – is a must 

• Advanced degree(s) in digital (business or technical) – a nice to have 

• A can-do attitude coupled with a risk- and operational excellence mindset

Work requirements:

• Hybrid role model: at least 3 days from the office per week are required