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Who we are looking for
Senior level management role within State Street’s Alternative Investments Solutions (AIS) Business Unit with a focus on Asset Owner Private Markets transaction processing. This role requires senior level executive interaction within State Street and with State Street’s largest and most strategic clients, therefore, exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are required. Candidates must demonstrate strong initiative, be able to perform well under pressure and be capable of managing multiple, diverse assignments.
What you will be responsible for
As the Head of Central Pricing (CP) and Capital Call Distributions Management (CCDM), Managing Director, you will:
- Be responsible for processing and review of capital calls, distributions, and valuations for our client’s private equity and hedge fund investments on our proprietary Alpha Frontier platform.
- Refine and optimize the AIAS operating model to ensure that resources are being properly deployed by collaborating with our partners in IT and in our global operations hubs in China, India, and Singapore
- Design, drive and execute a program of transformation that incorporates both technology and organizational design + drives a culture of service excellence to both internal and external clients.
- Assist State Street Client Service teams in negotiations with clients to establish service levels and set delivery expectations when implementing new solutions
- Work with our IT partners to ensure support for development, implementation, and maintenance of new technology solutions
- Act as primary contact and escalation point for both operational issues and new business opportunities
- Ensure process and procedures are adequate to meet quality standards and are consistently applied and regularly reviewed.
- Responsible for the direction and training of subordinate managers and staff. Address employee concerns and sensitivities.
- Responsible for participating in department budget and staffing projections. Complete staffing proposals for newly awarded business.
- Participate in new business generation process including review of proposals, prospect presentations, staffing allocations, etc.
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role:
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- An ability to be a leader within their team, as well as be a leader amongst your peers
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, which includes excellent time management and prioritization skills. Ability to communicate with various internal teams to resolve inquiries and understanding when to escalate. Candidates must demonstrate initiative, be able to perform well under pressure, and simultaneously handle multiple assignments and to work efficiently to meet client deliverables
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- Candidates must have a college degree (accounting degree strongly preferred; business, mathematics, finance or economics degree required) and 10 or more years of previous accounting and/or financial service operations experience.
- Candidates must possess solid business unit management experience on complex clients requiring a high level of client interaction.
- MBA and/or CPA are a plus.
Additional Requirements
- Knowledge of / experience with private equity and hedge fund investments and their related accounting policies
- Familiarity with private equity and hedge fund documentation including capital calls, distributions, PCAPs, Unfunded Statements, ILPAs, etc.
- Knowledge of upstream and downstream technology solutions to drive more automation levels in servicing private markets structures is a plus.
- Familiarity with document management systems is a plus.
Salary Range:
$170,000 - $267,500 AnnualThe 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.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
For a full overview, visit https://hrportal.ehr.com/statestreet/Home .
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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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.
Who we are looking for
Senior level management role within State Street’s Alternative Investments Solutions (AIS) Business Unit with a focus on Asset Owner Private Markets transaction processing. This role requires senior level executive interaction within State Street and with State Street’s largest and most strategic clients, therefore, exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are required. Candidates must demonstrate strong initiative, be able to perform well under pressure and be capable of managing multiple, diverse assignments.
What you will be responsible for
As the Head of Central Pricing (CP) and Capital Call Distributions Management (CCDM), Managing Director, you will:
- Be responsible for processing and review of capital calls, distributions, and valuations for our client’s private equity and hedge fund investments on our proprietary Alpha Frontier platform.
- Refine and optimize the AIAS operating model to ensure that resources are being properly deployed by collaborating with our partners in IT and in our global operations hubs in China, India, and Singapore
- Design, drive and execute a program of transformation that incorporates both technology and organizational design + drives a culture of service excellence to both internal and external clients.
- Assist State Street Client Service teams in negotiations with clients to establish service levels and set delivery expectations when implementing new solutions
- Work with our IT partners to ensure support for development, implementation, and maintenance of new technology solutions
- Act as primary contact and escalation point for both operational issues and new business opportunities
- Ensure process and procedures are adequate to meet quality standards and are consistently applied and regularly reviewed.
- Responsible for the direction and training of subordinate managers and staff. Address employee concerns and sensitivities.
- Responsible for participating in department budget and staffing projections. Complete staffing proposals for newly awarded business.
- Participate in new business generation process including review of proposals, prospect presentations, staffing allocations, etc.
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role:
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- An ability to be a leader within their team, as well as be a leader amongst your peers
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, which includes excellent time management and prioritization skills. Ability to communicate with various internal teams to resolve inquiries and understanding when to escalate. Candidates must demonstrate initiative, be able to perform well under pressure, and simultaneously handle multiple assignments and to work efficiently to meet client deliverables
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- Candidates must have a college degree (accounting degree strongly preferred; business, mathematics, finance or economics degree required) and 10 or more years of previous accounting and/or financial service operations experience.
- Candidates must possess solid business unit management experience on complex clients requiring a high level of client interaction.
- MBA and/or CPA are a plus.
Additional Requirements
- Knowledge of / experience with private equity and hedge fund investments and their related accounting policies
- Familiarity with private equity and hedge fund documentation including capital calls, distributions, PCAPs, Unfunded Statements, ILPAs, etc.
- Knowledge of upstream and downstream technology solutions to drive more automation levels in servicing private markets structures is a plus.
- Familiarity with document management systems is a plus.
Salary Range:
$170,000 - $267,500 AnnualThe 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.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
For a full overview, visit https://hrportal.ehr.com/statestreet/Home .
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Discover more information on jobs at StateStreet.com/careers
Read our CEO Statement
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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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Construction & Real Estate
- Non-Profit & Social Services
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Insurance
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in managing director of operations jobs.
- 10 or more years of progressive operations leadership experience across multiple business functions
- Demonstrated experience owning P&L responsibility and enterprise-level budgeting
- Proficiency with ERP systems and business intelligence platforms for operational reporting
- Experience building and scaling cross-functional teams including supply chain, finance, and HR
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or a related field required
- Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent process improvement certification strongly preferred
Tips for Your Managing Director of Operations Job Search
Quantify operational scale on your resume
Managing director of operations roles attract candidates who can show scope, so lead with the size of teams you've led, budgets you've owned, and efficiency gains you've driven. Reviewers skim for numbers that signal you've operated at the right altitude.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists managing director of operations openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your resume to the industry vertical
A managing director of operations resume that worked in manufacturing will read as generic to a healthtech hiring committee. Swap in industry-specific terms, compliance frameworks, and operational KPIs that match the sector you're targeting before each application.
Prepare a cross-functional leadership narrative
Interviewers at this level probe how you align finance, HR, technology, and frontline teams toward a single operational outcome. Prepare two or three detailed examples where you resolved competing departmental priorities without escalating to the CEO.
Research the company's operational maturity before applying
Some postings want a builder who creates systems from scratch, others want an optimizer for a process already in place. Read recent press coverage and job descriptions for the broader org to judge which mode this company needs, then position yourself accordingly.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
At this level, reporting structure and decision-making authority shape the role as much as pay does. Before accepting an offer, clarify which functions report to you, what budget authority you hold day one, and whether the board has aligned on the operational priorities you'd own.
Managing Director of Operations Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most managing director of operationss?
State Street, Zeta Charter Schools, and RBC are hiring the most managing director of operationss right now, with openings concentrated in New York, Massachusetts, and District of Columbia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to cluster in companies undergoing rapid growth, restructuring, or operational transformation.
How many managing director of operations jobs are remote?
About 83% of managing director of operations openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by industry. Strategy-heavy and technology-focused operations roles are more likely to offer remote flexibility, while manufacturing, logistics, and facilities-driven roles typically require on-site presence at least part of the week.
How do you become a managing director of operations?
Most managing directors of operations advance by building a foundation in a specific operational function such as supply chain, finance, or logistics, then taking on broader cross-functional leadership. From there, moving into a VP or director of operations role with P&L ownership, delivering measurable results, and demonstrating the ability to align multiple departments toward a shared goal positions you for the managing director level.
Can you get a managing director of operations role with limited experience?
Getting hired directly into a managing director of operations role with limited experience is rare because the title signals you can run a large organization's day-to-day without close supervision. The most effective path is to target a director of operations or VP of operations role first, build a record of leading teams and owning outcomes, and use that position as a stepping stone within two to four years.
What does the managing director of operations interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on scope and leadership style, followed by structured interviews with the CEO, CFO, and department heads who will report to or partner with you. Expect a case-style presentation where you diagnose a real or hypothetical operational challenge, and a final round with the board or executive committee before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to managing director of operations jobs?
You can find and apply to managing director of operations jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits.
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