Risk And Compliance Jobs in Massachusetts

INTRODUCTION

The Vice President, Risk & Compliance Operations is a Research and Insights leadership role with responsibility for critical governance, risk, and compliance operations. This role owns Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) and GPS processing, End User Developed Tools (EUDT) governance, and Marketing Compliance oversight, and provides strategic project support across the organization. The VP partners closely with senior stakeholders across Legal, Compliance, Risk, Procurement, Technology, Marketing, and the Business to ensure strong controls, regulatory alignment, and efficient execution while supporting business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) & GPS Processing

• Serve as the Research and Insights owner for TPRM and GPS processing frameworks, policies, and operating models.
• Oversee third-party onboarding, due diligence, risk assessments, ongoing monitoring, and issue remediation across the full third-party lifecycle.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality, and timely processing that meets regulatory requirements and internal risk standards.
• Drive continuous improvement, process optimization, and scalability within TPRM and GPS operations.
• Provide risk reporting, metrics, and insights to senior management and governance forums.

EUDT (End User Developed Tools) Governance

• Own the Research and Insights EUDT governance compliance framework, including executing established controls and oversight.
• Ensure effective identification, inventory, validation, monitoring, and remediation of EUDTs across the organization.
• Partner with Technology, Risk, Compliance, and Audit to ensure alignment with regulatory expectations, internal control standards, and data integrity requirements.
• Lead remediation strategies for higher-risk or non-compliant tools and promote sustainable, controlled solutions.

Marketing Compliance

• Provide oversight of Marketing Compliance processes to ensure marketing materials, campaigns, and communications comply with regulatory, legal, and internal standards.
• Partner closely with Marketing, Legal, and Compliance teams to enable timely reviews while maintaining effective governance and risk controls.

Project Support & Strategic Initiatives

• Provide project leadership and support for cross-functional initiatives related to risk, compliance, governance, and operational effectiveness.
• Drive automation, efficiency, and continuous improvement across owned functions.

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on operational risk, governance, and compliance matters.
• Represent Research and Insights in audits, regulatory interactions, and internal governance committees, as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Typically 10+ years of experience in risk management, compliance, governance, or related operational leadership roles.
• Demonstrated ownership of programs such as Third Party Risk Management, governance frameworks, or regulatory oversight.
• Proven ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, execution, and communication skills.

Additional Information

The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and a workplace free of discrimination.

Salary Range:

$80,000 - $140,000 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.

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.

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.

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.