Head of Global Legal Entity Governance, Managing Director

Who we are looking for We are seeking an expert in legal entity management and subsidiary governance to lead our Global Legal Entity Governance team. The position sits at the intersection of law and regulation, governance, compliance, finance, strategy, technology, risk management, and process optimization. The ideal candidate will have significant experience building, leading, and evolving a global entity governance function and will have operated within a large, highly regulated institution. This individual will lead multiple direct and indirect team members, partner in the creation, maintenance, dissolution and regulatory compliance activities of various types of legal entities around the globe, and design and implement entity governance frameworks and protocols. The position requires a leader who can translate structural complexity into clear operating principles, drive simplification, and deliver sustainable improvements in processes and procedures. You will report to the Senior Vice President & Chief Governance Officer. Why this role is important to us The team you will lead sits within the Office of the Corporate Secretary in State Street’s Legal organization and plays a critical role in enabling the firm to operate as a global, systemically important financial institution. Effective oversight of the firm’s legal entities is foundational to supporting State Street’s strategic priorities, regulatory compliance, and recovery and resolution planning. The position is central to translating structural complexity into clear, scalable governance, driving transparency, strengthening controls, and enabling the firm to respond effectively to regulatory expectations, business change, and growth opportunities. What you will be responsible forAs Head of Global Legal Entity Governance, you will build, lead, and evolve the firm’s entity governance capabilities and: Strategy and Global Legal Entity Governance Define and execute the Global Legal Entity Governance strategy. Align legal entity structures and governance frameworks with State Street’s objectives. Advise, as appropriate, on optimal legal entity structures and maintenance requirements. Establish and evolve legal entity governance frameworks, policies, and standards. Drive consistency and simplification in legal entity management and governance across the enterprise. Regulatory and Risk ManagementSupport compliance with jurisdiction-specific regulatory, administrative, and governance requirements. Identify, assess, and work collaboratively with stakeholders to mitigate legal entity risks, including operational, regulatory, governance, and reputational risks. Assess legal entity implications for State Street’s recovery and resolution planning, including divestiture readiness. Operating Model and Execution Design and implement scalable operating models that support full entity lifecy...