Functional Job Title:  VP, Head of Marketing, Charles River Development and Alpha Platform

Reports to:  Managing Director, Global Marketing

Department/ Division:  Global Marketing

Location:  Burlington, MA or In-Person Greater Boston Area

Background :

The Head of Marketing, Charles River Development and Alpha Platform supports the development and execution of global marketing and communication activities for the technology and software component of State Street’s front-to-back platform, State Street Alpha®, Charles River Development (CRD).  Investment and wealth managers, asset owners and insurers in over 30 countries rely on CRD to manage nearly USD $58 trillion in assets. Together with State Street’s middle and back office services, Charles River’s cloud-based front office technology forms the foundation of the Alpha Platform.  With easy access to aggregated data, analytics and real-time insights, clients can collaborate with confidence, work faster and make better decisions.

As a successful candidate for this full-time role, you will be a proactive partner to the business and help define the objectives of marketing activities and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.  You may also be asked to make recommendations for improvements to our marketing approach, processes and procedures to further enhance our strategy. 

You are an organized, proactive team player with energy that might be described as “infectious”; we are looking for you to bring positivity and continuous support to those around you. Working across multiple divisions, your ability to collaborate, foster relationships and bring solutions to the table are essential assets.  This role would suit someone who wishes to gain experience within a marketing team in a financial services or software company.

Responsibilities & Tasks Include:

Work with the wider marketing team members and business unit, sales and coverage teams to assist in defining marketing objectives and a comprehensive, combined marketing strategy Directly responsible for ensuring those plans are executed on by the team within specified timeframes Acts as the primary interface between marketing teams. Ensures that Alpha and CRD have a single point of contact to deal with for any requests, questions or support Regularly communicates the most recent Global Marketing updates to the Alpha and CRD team and seeks their input as those plans and programs are developed to ensure CRD needs are appropriately factored in from an early stage Draft and submit budget proposals, accruals and recommend changes where necessary Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise team members and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work Build, develop, and grow any business relationships with the coverage and regional teams, vital to the success of the campaign / project

Job Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• 7-9 years relevant marketing and communications experience, preferably in a financial services organization
• A degree-level education
• Excellence in verbal and written communications and knowledge of communications best practices
• Experience managing marketing projects: online communications, events, brand/advertising, editorial, partnerships/sponsorships. This entails a good understanding of all marketing channels, including interactive and social media
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to interface with colleagues from all disciplines, backgrounds and cultures to produce content that is interesting and relevant
• Working in matrix structures and cross cultural environments with an ability to operate on their own, as part of a team and globally
• Ensuring that the highest level of the integrity and ethical behavior is continuously adhered to
• Flexible hours may be required to manage projects across regions / time zones 

Skills required :

• Strong communication skills
• Project management and a good understanding of marketing deliverables and timeframes
• Ability to operate within a fast-paced, global environment
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strategic, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrated accuracy and high attention to detail
• Experience in writing and editing copy (not essential, but a plus)
• Experience with Adobe Suite is a plus (not essential, but a plus)

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, investments 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 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, experience 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 www.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.

Job Application Disclosure:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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