Global Markets & Credit Finance Business Unit Controller, Managing Director

State Street

. Provide end-to-end financial controllership oversight for global Markets and Credit Finance activities, including FX trading, securities financing, derivatives, and lending products .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $170,000 - $267,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in financial controllership, including U.S. GAAP compliance, financial reporting, and internal control frameworks. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence executive stakeholders in a regulated financial environment.

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Financial Controllership OversightU.S. GAAP ComplianceFX Trading ExpertiseCPA or Equivalent QualificationFinance Transformation Leadership

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingInternal Control FrameworksTechnical Accounting OversightBalance Sheet EvaluationP&L AnalysisCapital Markets KnowledgeRegulatory ReportingAudit ManagementRisk ManagementSecurities Lending Expertise

Soft Skills

Influencing Executive StakeholdersCross-Functional LeadershipCommunication SkillsMentoring and DevelopmentCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Financial Systems ImplementationReporting Modernization ToolsGovernance Frameworks

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAChartered AccountantCFA

Industry Keywords

Regulated Financial InstitutionTrading ActivitiesLending ProductsDerivativesSecurities FinancingCapital and Liquidity ManagementSarbanes-Oxley Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide end-to-end financial controllership oversight for global Markets and Credit Finance activities, including FX trading, securities financing, derivatives, and lending products
Maintain accountability for the integrity, accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and transparency of financial results at corporate and local legal entity levels
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, international accounting standards, regulatory reporting requirements, and internal governance standards
Lead quarterly and annual financial reporting reviews, certifications, and executive-level presentations
Coordinate daily operating and close processes with Controllership and business teams
Establish and oversee metrics for complex trading and financing transactions, identifying and addressing potential gaps
Partner with Global Accounting Operations, Regional Controllers, Accounting Policy, SOX and Business Risk Management, Securities Trading/Broker Dealer COE, and Regulatory, Capital and SEC Reporting teams
Advise Markets and Credit Finance executive leadership on controllership matters
Partner on strategic initiatives, acquisitions, product launches, system implementations, and market expansion opportunities
Evaluate accounting, reporting, and governance implications of new business activities
Challenge and influence business decisions while balancing commercial objectives with risk, control, and regulatory requirements
Support long-range planning, financial forecasting, and strategic decision-making
Provide technical accounting oversight for foreign exchange, securities lending, repo, derivatives, structured products, and lending products
Serve as senior escalation point for complex accounting interpretations and technical accounting matters
Maintain the internal control framework and lead Sarbanes-Oxley compliance efforts
Represent Controllership on governance committees and risk forums
Manage relationships with Internal Audit, External Audit, and regulatory stakeholders
Drive remediation of control deficiencies and audit observations
Ensure statutory and regulatory reporting compliance across relevant jurisdictions
Lead finance transformation, systems implementation, process redesign, reporting modernization, reconciliation, and control framework initiatives
Lead, develop, and mentor global controllership teams
Build succession pipelines and develop future finance leaders
Foster accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and risk awareness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting, Business or related discipline
Minimum 10+ years of progressive Controllership or Finance leadership experience, either within or in direct support of a regulated financial institution
Significant experience supporting trading, capital markets and/or lending businesses
Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal control frameworks
Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives across large organizations
Prior experience serving in a Business Unit Controller role, or equivalent senior finance leadership position
CPA, Chartered Accountant, CFA, or equivalent professional qualification
Expertise in FX trading, derivatives, securities lending, repo and loan transactions
Experience evaluating balance sheet, P&L, capital and liquidity implications of trading and lending activities
Demonstrated success leading large-scale finance transformation and system modernization programs
Experience leading geographically dispersed global teams through change and transformation
Ability to balance technical accounting rigor, business partnership, and enterprise governance in a highly regulated, fast-paced environment
Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate and influence effectively with senior management, governance committees, and regulatory stakeholders
Experience managing internal and external audits and interacting with regulators

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement savings plan (401K) with company match
Basic life insurance
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Optional additional insurance coverages
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Short-term disability
Paid family care responsibilities leave
Employee Assistance Program
Incentive compensation, including eligibility for annual performance-based awards
Certain tax advantaged savings plans
Inclusive development opportunities
Flexible work-life support
Paid volunteer days
Employee networks