Head of FX Platforms and Product Strategy, Managing Director
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£74,700
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Description
Who We Are Looking For We Are Looking For
The Head of FX Platforms and Product Strategy, MD will report directly to senior Markets leadership. You will define and execute the FX product strategy and lead the FX product management agenda, translating strategic priorities into actionable roadmaps and delivered outcomes in partnership with business, technology, risk, and corporate functions.
Why this role is important to us
This role is critical to ensuring our FX franchise has a clear, aligned strategy and the governance and execution discipline to deliver product and infrastructure initiatives that support business growth, strong client outcomes, and risk excellence.
What You Will Be Responsible For
The Head of FX Platforms and Product Strategy, MD will report directly to senior Markets leadership. You will define and execute the FX product strategy and lead the FX product management agenda, translating strategic priorities into actionable roadmaps and delivered outcomes in partnership with business, technology, risk, and corporate functions.
Why this role is important to us
This role is critical to ensuring our FX franchise has a clear, aligned strategy and the governance and execution discipline to deliver product and infrastructure initiatives that support business growth, strong client outcomes, and risk excellence.
What You Will Be Responsible For
- As a Managing Director, Head of FX Platforms and Product Strategy, you will:
- Lead the development and execution of FX product strategy in partnership with Markets Strategy and FX business heads, aligned to growth targets and corporate priorities.
- Identify, assess, and prioritize product and growth opportunities (new products, enhancements, market/geographic expansion).
- Translate strategy into clear product roadmaps and investment cases, supported by well-structured business cases (feasibility, operating model impact, resources, risk, and return).
- Own the FX product lifecycle from ideation trough delivery, commercialization, and post-implementation review, ensuring consistent product governance and outcomes.
- Assess and design target-state FX operating models, workflows, and infrastructure to support scale, resilience, and future growth.
- Act as senior business owner and sponsor for FX product and technology initiatives, ensuring disciplined execution, transparent tracking, and timely escalation.
- Partner with Risk, Compliance, Controls, and Corporate Governance to ensure regulatory alignment, change management adherence, and robust risk identification/mitigation prior to implementation.
These skills will help you succeed in this role
- Extensive experience in the Foreign Exchange business line, with deep knowledge of FX products, markets, and operating models.
- Commercial acumen and ability to identify growth opportunities, build investment cases, and optimize resources to deliver strategic outcomes.
- Proven leadership and delivery track record across complex, cross-functional programs, including influencing and managing resources outside of direct reporting lines (particularly technology delivery).
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.
- Significant experience in FX product strategy, product management, and/or markets infrastructure delivery, with senior leadership responsibility.
- Demonstrated experience operating within strong risk, compliance, and governance frameworks in a regulated financial institution.
- Strong strategic communication skills, including ability to produce client-facing materials that articulate product vision, strategy, and solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus. Additional requirements Financial aptitude, including ability to formulate, understand, and manage budgets, and to measure delivery against revenue, expense, and risk excellence objectives.
$170,000 - $267,500 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.
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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.
Job ID: R-789862
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.
Job ID: R-789862