Head of Data Product & Governance – Managing Director

State Street

. Define and execute the Finance data product strategy and roadmap .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $170,000 - $282,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in defining and executing Finance data product strategies, governance standards, and process transformation while leveraging AI and automation for business improvements. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and influence stakeholders across organizational boundaries in a large financial-services environment.

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Leadership Experience in Finance Data ProductsUnderstanding of Finance and Treasury ProcessesGovernance and Data Quality ManagementAgile and Automated Delivery MethodologiesExperience with BCBS 239 Compliance

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Hard Skills

Finance Data Product StrategyData Governance StandardsFinancial Data ModelsProcess ReengineeringAgile MethodologiesData TransformationAI and Automation IntegrationRegulatory ReportingConsumer/Producer AgreementsControl Frameworks

Soft Skills

Exceptional Executive CommunicationChange LeadershipInfluencing Senior StakeholdersIntellectual CuriosityJudgment

Tools & Technologies

Enterprise Data PlatformsData Quality ToolsAutomation TechnologiesData Management SystemsLegacy Data Consolidation

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACFAFRMMBATreasury Qualification

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesBankingCapital MarketsAsset ServicingRegulatory Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute the Finance data product strategy and roadmap
Deliver certified, reusable data products across Finance, Treasury, Financial Risk and Sustainability
Advance One Data Foundation through centralized capture, common definitions, authoritative sources and data reuse
Establish product ownership, consumer needs, business requirements, service expectations, agreements and measurable outcomes
Drive product adoption while reducing duplicate sourcing, transformations and local solutions
Partner with technology to consolidate legacy data platforms and align investment with enterprise architecture
Translate accounting, regulatory, reporting, planning, Treasury and financial-risk requirements into scalable data products
Apply process reengineering and product-management disciplines to simplify data sourcing, transformation, governance and consumption
Build partnerships across Finance, Treasury, Financial Risk, Sustainability, technology and enterprise data teams
Define governance standards and embed CDEs, definitions, ownership, lineage, data-quality rules, controls, metadata and agreements into the product lifecycle
Establish product certification standards and accountability across data owners, product owners, governance leaders, stewards and technology partners
Execute governance consistent with BCBS 239, Finance controls and regulatory expectations
Modernize delivery from manual waterfall processes to agile, iterative and automated ways of working
Sponsor responsible use of AI, automation and emerging technologies across requirements, metadata, lineage, testing and certification
Measure AI-enabled improvements in delivery speed, quality, controls, reuse and employee capacity
Lead and develop a global U.S. and India organization spanning data products, governance, Finance data and process transformation
Build a high-performance culture and develop multidisciplinary talent
Influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across organizational boundaries
Translate complex data, AI, regulatory and technology topics into clear business decisions
Lead organizational, process and technology change

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant leadership experience across Finance, Treasury, data products, governance or Finance transformation in a large financial-services organization
Strong understanding of Finance and Treasury processes, including accounting, planning, balance-sheet management, financial, management and regulatory reporting, and related data requirements
Strong understanding of financial data models, including ledger structures, legal entities, products, customers and key Finance dimensions
Proven experience delivering enterprise or Finance data products for multiple processes and consumers
Demonstrated command of governance, including CDEs, definitions, ownership, lineage, data-quality rules, metadata, controls, consumer/producer agreements and certification
Strong knowledge of control frameworks and BCBS 239
Proven use of data and technology to redesign processes, strengthen controls, improve efficiency and solve complex problems
Ability to replace manual, waterfall delivery with agile, automated and product-oriented ways of working
Intellectual curiosity and ability to translate AI, automation and emerging technologies into practical business improvements
Ability to balance innovation and speed with regulatory, risk and control requirements
Experience leading large, multidisciplinary global teams
Success influencing senior executives and delivering across organizational boundaries
Exceptional executive communication, judgment and change leadership
Preferred: CPA, CFA, FRM, MBA, treasury qualification or equivalent Finance/Treasury expertise
Preferred: deep experience in banking, capital markets, asset servicing or another regulated financial-services environment
Preferred: experience leading Finance or Treasury data transformation, platform consolidation or enterprise data products
Preferred: experience establishing a product operating model
Preferred: experience moving fragmented legacy environments toward a common enterprise data foundation
Preferred: experience supporting regulatory remediation, Finance controls, audit or examinations
Preferred: familiarity with enterprise data, governance, AI and automation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement savings plan (401K) with company match
Insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and optional additional coverages
Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, short-term disability, and family care responsibilities
Employee Assistance Program
Incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards
Eligibility for certain tax-advantaged savings plans
Inclusive development opportunities
Flexible work-life support
Paid volunteer days
Employee networks