Head of Technology - Wealth Services (Clearing & Custody), Managing Director

State Street

Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Austin, TXClifton, NJBoston, MA
Salary
$170,000–$282,500 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Closes
Jul 16, 2026
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $226k
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This role pays more than 61% of similar roles. Most pay $176,450–$246,150 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $226k versus about $211k for comparable roles.

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About State Street

State Street Corporation is one of the world''s largest custodian banks and asset managers, providing investment servicing, investment management, and investment research to institutional investors. Industry: Financial Services & Asset Custody

State Street currently has 162 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $120,000–$188,750 across 160 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Head of Technology - Wealth Services (Clearing & Custody), Managing Director

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State Street is hiring a Managing Director, Head of Technology for its Wealth Services team to lead the technology strategy and execution for the Wealth Custody & Clearing platform. This role involves defining and implementing cloud-native, API-first architectures that support client onboarding, transaction processing, advisor services, and third-party integrations while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards such as SEC, FINRA, AML, KYC, and OFAC. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in wealth management technology, leading large-scale platform modernization projects, and managing global engineering teams. Key skills include expertise in cloud architecture, APIs, distributed systems, cybersecurity, and integrating third-party platforms like Apex Clearing. This position is crucial for enabling business growth through differentiated technological capabilities that enhance operational efficiency and client experience.

Skills

API-first Cloud-Native Docker Kubernetes CI/CD AWS Azure GCP Terraform Python Java JavaScript SQL PostgreSQL MongoDB RESTful APIs Swagger OAuth2.0 OpenID Connect SEC FINRA AML KYC OFAC AI Automation Analytics Cybersecurity Apex Clearing

What you'll do

  • Define and execute the Wealth Services technology strategy aligned with business objectives.
  • Lead architecture and development of a scalable, cloud-native platform for wealth services.
  • Drive API-first and event-driven architectures to enable seamless integration and real-time processing.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements such as SEC, FINRA, AML, KYC, and OFAC standards.
  • Modernize core platform capabilities including transaction processing, portfolio accounting, and digital client platforms.
  • Lead integrations with third-party clearing and custody providers like Apex.

What we're looking for

  • Proven ability to lead high-performing global technology teams.
  • 15+ years of technology leadership in wealth management or financial services.
  • Expertise in cloud architecture, APIs, distributed systems, and cybersecurity.
  • Experience with large-scale platform modernization and cloud transformation.
  • Deep knowledge of regulatory compliance and risk management requirements.
  • Demonstrated success in delivering complex integrations with third-party providers.

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