IT Vendor Management, Governance & Compliance Specialist, Vice President

The role provides oversight of IT vendor and contract management in a regulated environment, ensuring that supplier engagements are properly governed and aligned with contractual, regulatory and audit requirements. The successful candidate contributes to IT governance and risk management, defines and monitors Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), supports compliance with regulatory guidelines (including Bank of Italy provisions), and works closely with Legal, Risk and IT Operations teams. The role also supports internal and client-facing compliance reviews and RFP processes, with clear, structured communication and meticulous documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Vendor & Contract Oversight: oversee IT contract management and ensure that supplier engagements (including OEM relationships) are properly governed and monitored.

• Compliance & Regulatory Alignment: contribute to compliance efforts, interpret regulatory definitions (e.g. cloud provider classification under Bank of Italy guidelines) and ensure documentation meets audit and legal standards.

• IT Governance & Risk Management: define and manage Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) in regulated environments and integrate updated KRIs into service reports, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: work closely with Legal, Risk and IT Operations teams to review and revise strategic documents, such as IT self-assessments and annual procedure updates.

• Governance Documentation & RFPs: lead updates to IT governance documentation and participate in RFP processes for key clients.

• Compliance Reviews: support internal and client-facing compliance reviews with tailored documentation and technical insights.

• Communication & Documentation: maintain clear, structured communication and meticulous documentation practices, including annotated revisions and detailed feedback on technical and compliance materials.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Proven experience in IT vendor and contract management, with a solid understanding of supplier governance (OEM and third-party providers).

• Deep expertise in IT governance and risk management, in particular in defining, monitoring and reporting Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) in regulated environments.

• Good knowledge of the regulatory framework applicable to financial institutions, including Bank of Italy guidelines (e.g. cloud provider classification), and of audit and legal documentation standards.

• Experience in preparing and reviewing IT governance documentation, IT self-assessments and procedures.

• Experience in participating in RFP processes and in supporting internal and client-facing compliance reviews.

• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams (Legal, Risk, IT Operations).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a structured, detail-oriented approach to documentation.

• University degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Economics, Law or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Fluency in English and Italian.

Personal Attributes

• Strong ownership and accountability at VP level

• Ability to operate in a highly regulated and audit-driven environment

• Proactive, structured, and solution-oriented mindset

• Ability to manage complexity and deliver in time

• Team player

• Flexibility

Minimum Salary:​

The minimum salary quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the successful 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 base salary, employees may, subject to applicable local laws, company policies, and plan terms, be eligible for a country-aligned benefits package and may be considered, at the Company’s sole discretion, for discretionary annual performance-based awards.

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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