The State Street Investment Management’s (IM) Business & Technology Risk and Resilience (BTRR) team is first line function that partners with business teams to properly manage operational, technology, and regulatory risk, together with business and technology resiliency.  Thie role serves as a strategic advisor to first-line business functions, driving a strong and resilient control environment across State Street Investment Management. This role emphasizes risk excellence, operational resilience, business continuity, and incident management, while fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across global teams.

The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Investment Management, one of the largest asset managers in the world. We partner with many of the world’s largest, most sophisticated investors and financial intermediaries to help them reach their goals through a rigorous, research-driven investment process. With over four decades of experience and trillions of dollars in assets under management, we offer one of the broadest selections of services across asset classes, risk profiles, regions, and styles. As pioneers in index, ETF, and ESG investing, we are always inventing new ways to invest. 

Join us if making your mark in the asset management industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

Key Responsibilities:

As the EMEA and APAC Business Continuity Director Lead you will be responsible for:

Business Continuity & Operational Resilience

• Lead and support development and maintenance of Business Continuity (BC) plans, including:
• Business Impact Analyses (BIAs), Focal Impact Analysis (FIA) and traceability matrices (TM)
• Identification of critical processes, dependencies, and recovery strategies
• Coordinate and validate business continuity testing, including scenario-based exercises and application recovery validation.
• Act as primary liaison for Enterprise Resiliency Office and ensure alignment with enterprise and operational resiliency standards.
• Responsible for supporting the execution and update of the legal entity operational resilience self-assessments.
• Support management with DORA compliance.
• Maintain readiness for crisis response, including 24x7 availability for incident escalation and coordination.
• Oversee call trees, notification protocols, and stakeholder communication during incidents and tests.
• Partner with Global Security and Emergency Coordinators to enhance preparedness and response capabilities.
• Promote awareness and engagement across business continuity stakeholders and drive continuous program enhancements.

Incident Management & Response

• Lead Incident Management program execution, including governance, training, and process oversight.
• Manage high-priority incidents, ensuring timely escalation, coordination, and resolution.
• Serve as Secretary for Executive Review Council, presenting incidents and associated risk themes to senior governance forums.
• Drive continuous improvement through working groups and process optimization initiatives.
• Lead development of incident reporting and analytics, delivering insights to senior management and governance committees.
• Support transformation initiatives, including system enhancements and operating model improvements.
• Oversee remediation tracking and attestation processes.

First-Line Advisory & Control Environment Enhancement

• Act as a trusted advisor to business functions by strengthening the control environment and enhancing risk assessment capabilities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, embedding risk-based, forward-looking practices across business activities.
• Influence decision-making by providing timely, informed, and risk-based guidance.
• Escalate issues appropriately and promote efficient, effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead prioritization efforts and act as a change agent to support transformation initiatives.

Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness

• Mentor, develop, and motivate team members to achieve their full potential.
• Foster a strong risk culture, including a “speak-up” environment and continuous learning mindset.
• Deliver results that support enterprise-wide objectives and strategic priorities.
• Provide innovative, business-aligned solutions leveraging knowledge of business lines and control frameworks.
• Support organizational transformation initiatives, including process optimization and capability enhancement.

This role requires 3 days of office presence.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of financial services experience with a large financial services firm or advisory/consulting firm including experience as an internal auditor, public accountant, risk or compliance officer
• Strong expertise in operational resilience, business continuity, and incident management frameworks
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional alignment
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Independent strategic thinker with an understanding of regulatory, operational, and technology risks in financial services, preferably within investment management function(s)
• Strong organizational awareness with ability to facilitate and resolve conflicts; ability to make informed, risk optimized decisions under time pressure
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to work on global cross-functional projects
• Strong ability to lead through influence and collaborate to drive results within the organization
• Ability to manage and coach teams to produce efficient and high-quality deliverables
• Experience working with remote offshore and regional teams
• Willingness to operate flexible working hours to facilitate team meetings with US & APAC-based colleagues.
• Self-motivated professional with the ability to work within deadlines and meet goals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to adapt to various situations and audiences
• Excellent skills in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and process mapping tools

Are you the right candidate? Yes!

We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don’t necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.

About State Street Investment Management

What We Do. As the asset management arm of State Street Corporation, State Street Investment Management has served the world’s governments, institutions and financial advisors for over four decades. With a rigorous, risk-aware approach built on research, analysis and market-tested experience, we build from a breadth of active and index strategies to create cost-effective solutions. As stewards, we help portfolio companies see that what is fair for people and sustainable for the planet can deliver long-term performance. And, as pioneers in index, ETF, and ESG investing, we are always inventing new ways to invest. As a result, we have become one of the world’s largest asset managers with trillions of dollars under our care.

Our Mission. At State Street Investment Management, our mission is to invest responsibly to enable economic prosperity and social progress. We are driven by a desire to help our clients, and those who rely on them, achieve a better future. We have a long history of developing innovative investment strategies to provide our clients with reliable and transparent returns, cost-effectively, and without excessive risk.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to Flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Company: State Street Investment Management

Minimum Salary:​

zł282 000 Annual

The minimum salary quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate ultimately works outside of this primary location, the applicable minimum salary may differ.​

Salary will be determined based on factors such as the position, type of work performed, individual skills, job description, working hours, diligence, initiative, self-management, length of employment, availability, and the quantity and quality of work delivered, as well as other objective and non-discriminatory criteria relevant to State Street employees.​

In addition to salary, employees are eligible to be considered for discretionary annual performance-based awards.​

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We Offer:​

• Permanent contract from day one​

• Additional holidays (Birthday Day Off, 3rd and 5th year anniversary Day Off)​

• Gold Medical Package for employees and their families (partner and children)​

• Premium life insurance package and private pension plan​

• Wide range of soft skills training, technical workshops, language classes and development programs​

• Opportunities to volunteer your time to company-driven initiatives, employee networks or organizations of your choice​

• Variety of well-being programs​

• Additional benefits available depending on the seniority of the role

About State Street

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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