Cross Product CIO Domain Architect at State Street in Princeton, New Jersey

Job Description:

Who we are looking for

The Domain Architect has a strong execution track record and is responsible for design, development, and communication of strategies, technology models, processes, tools, standards, and methodologies used in multiple architecture domains (i.e., applications, data, integrations, infrastructure), in support of State Street’s Cross Product business domain.  This role designs comprehensive solutions considering people, process, data, integrations, and technology, aligning application and technology roadmaps with business goals, and driving the transition from current to future state in order to drive business value.  The role is responsible for defining our application heatmap(s), our 3-5 year target state application roadmap, our business / IT operating model for low code / no code opportunities and for illustrating the incremental steps to achieving the target state and working across teams to facilitate moving towards that target state.  A key aspect of the role is identifying opportunities for consolidation, complexity reduction, and simplification.

What you will be responsible for

As Cross Product CIO Domain Architect you will:

• Provides advanced expertise in multiple technologies, including emerging technologies.


• Develops or leads highly sophisticated architectures that require the integration of multiple technologies, addressing the interrelationships of multiple systems and serving diverse business partners.


• Works with IT and business leadership in the development of technology roadmap strategy, and provides context for the development of the strategy.


• Works with IT and business leadership on low code / no code operating model definition and rollout taking into consideration balances between risk / control and time to market.


• Provides vision and pragmatic expertise to the planning process, ensuring technology investments and strategies align with business requirements and technology roadmaps.


• Directs changes to the IT organization and processes that strike the optimal balance between performance, business results, and spend management.


• Ensures the use of industry and enterprise technology standards across the organization.


• Identifies and leads the resolution of highly complex technical problems.


• Leads architecture design that is scalable to the global, enterprise level.


• Develops publications and educates SSGM staff on architecture plans, current and emerging technologies, and strategies.


• Ensures the adherence to architectural standards.


• Conducting project reviews to ensure initiative alignment to target state.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Experience with the following Cross Product Domains: Sales & Marketing, Corporate Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Real Estate, Audit, Global Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance, Regulatory and Treasury Reporting, Intraday Liquidity, Global Billing, Procurement and Strategic Sourcing, Financial and Regulatory Reporting, Enterprise Data Governance, Reconciliations and Fund Compliance.


• Experience with 3rd party / vendor applications and associated operating models.


• Expertise in developing and architecting solutions in a collaborative environment is required.


• Experience creating and managing an Application Inventory and aligning annual business planning and new portfolio management processes to ensure industry data standards, lifecycle mgmt. of infrastructure, integrations, application, and retirement strategies are incorporated into multi-year investment plans.


• The ability to design a pragmatic approach bringing legacy applications to their respective end-state environment in a cost effective and compliant way is required. Educates and provides consultation to Cross Product IT Leads, Business Partners, and/or respective teams on data standards, SaaS integration techniques, industry best practices, and newer technologies. The ability to partner with the GTS Enterprise Architecture Team in defining and driving frameworks to influence enterprise technology strategies and identify leveraging opportunities across businesses is required.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor Degree in Information Technology/Management is required. 


• A minimum of 15+ years IT experience; 8+ of which are within the Architecture Domain are required.

Why this role is important to us

Our technology function, Global Technology Services (GTS), is vital to State Street and is the key enabler for our business to deliver data and insights to our clients. We’re driving the company’s digital transformation and expanding business capabilities using industry best practices and advanced technologies such as cloud, artificial intelligence and robotics process automation.

We offer a collaborative environment where technology skills and innovation are valued in a global organization. We’re looking for top technical talent to join our team and deliver creative technology solutions that help us become an end-to-end, next-generation financial services company.

Join us if you want to grow your technical skills, solve real problems and make your mark on our industry.

About State Street

What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Program 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 perspective 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 the 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 program 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.

Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers