Resource Manager, Vice President at State Street in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an experienced Resource Manager who is ready for a highly visible position requiring the ability to interact with leaders and managers at all levels, evolve the existing program and has a strong ability to balance the department needs with the needs of the professional staff. As a Resource Manager, you will be a trusted advisor who provides balanced and practical advice around staff planning and management.

In this role you will support the Corporate Audit Chief of Staff and work with Corporate Audit leaders to manage resourcing and utilization across the Division, ensuring we have the right people, with the right skills, in the right locations, available at the right time. This role will be based out of Boston, Massachusetts.

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining plays an important role in the overall success of the organization. Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. To make that happen we need teams like yours to help navigate employees and the organization as a whole. In your role you will strive for cutting-edge solutions, that are straightforward and scalable. You will help us build resilience and execute day to day deliverables at our best. Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for

As Resource Manager, Vice President you will

• Facilitate Corporate Audit's capacity analysis to support ongoing monitoring against the target operating model. This included the ongoing identification of capacity gaps and surpluses and recommendations of solutions to achieve the audit plan.


• Lead Corporate Audit's resource scheduling program, including working collaboratively with audit leadership and audit teams to ensure audit engagement needs are met with adequate staffing.


• Lead scheduling meetings with audit team leads that promote collaborative cross-sharing of resources and minimize unassigned resources.


• Maintain a framework to prioritize staffing and consultant decisions based on engagement risk, specialization requirements, timing constraints, and geographic considerations.


• Manage consultant process, including liaising with audit teams globally to supplement staffing needs on engagement and projects, monitoring for underutilized resources, approving timesheets, reviewing consultant invoices and escalating barriers to success.


• Manage the onboarding and offboarding process of consultants and certain new hires to assist in the successful integration into audit teams.


• Track and report department on total and open headcount, staff movements (new joiners, leavers, transfers) and active consultants by team and region.


• Produce and disseminate key management information related to employee and consultant resource availability, total and open headcount, and other key information necessary to manage the Corporate Audit's resource program.


• Facilitate, manage and report on the department conflicts process


• Manage Corporate Audit's participation in corporate rotational programs and internships.


• Coordinate department wide town hall meetings and other key management meetings


• Maintain the department internal and external websites to ensure clear and effective communication of key messages


• Recommend, organize, develop and help implement resource-related process improvements.

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Strong project and program management experience


• Strong data management skills, including Excel, PowerBI and other data management tools


• Ability to plan and prioritize, multi task and manage a significant workload under pressure


• Strong attention to detail and organization and time management skills


• Ability to organize, analyze and summarize data from multiple sources


• Strong leadership qualities, a good sense of judgment and a high degree of confidentiality


• Proficient at negotiating and managing conflict


• Confident at working independently and within a virtual team


• Excellent interpersonal skills including strong listening, written and verbal communication, with ability to clearly and professionally communicate with others


• Ability to gain immediate credibility with senior staff and trust of all staff

• Bachelor of Science/Arts, or equivalent.


• 10+ years professional experience, project management experience preferred.

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

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 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.

Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers

Salary Range:
$135,000 - $210,000 Annual

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.