Business Strategy officer

Job Summary

State Street Alpha is seeking a highly motivated Business Strategy officer Alpha, This role supports the execution of key business priorities across communications, governance, talent initiatives, leadership engagement, workforce planning, and strategic programs. The Officer will partner with leaders across Alpha, Human Resources, Finance, and other corporate functions to help drive organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and operational execution.

This position offers significant exposure to senior leadership and provides an opportunity to contribute to enterprise-scale initiatives while developing broad business management, communications, and program management experience. The role aligns closely with the responsibilities currently supported by the Alpha Services

Key Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of Alpha leadership meetings, management forums, town halls, and employee engagement events.
• Develop and coordinate internal communications, including newsletters, SharePoint content, leadership updates, and employee communications.
• Track governance activities, action items, deliverables, and follow-up actions across multiple business priorities.
• Support workforce planning, hiring efforts, organizational reporting, and resource management processes.
• Assist with administration and evolution of the Alpha Professional Development Program (PDP).
• Support Alpha Talent, Learning & Culture (TLC) Council initiatives and employee engagement programs.
• Prepare executive presentations, briefing materials, reports, and leadership communications.
• Coordinate and manage cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders and business teams.
• Partner with Alpha leaders to improve processes, strengthen communication, and enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Drive operational excellence through project management, issue resolution, and execution support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2+ years of experience in business management, program management, communications, consulting, project management, or related disciplines.
• Experience supporting multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities.
• Financial services experience preferred but not required.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong PowerPoint, Excel, and Microsoft 365 skills.
• Project management and coordination experience.
• Ability to work effectively with employees and leaders at all organizational levels.
• Intellectual curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn.

Salary Range:

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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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.

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