Head of Solution Architecture​, MD - State Street Investment Management

Who We Are Looking For

State Street Investment Management (“State Street IM”, formerly known as State Street Global Advisors or SSGA) is seeking a Head of Solution Architecture to lead the development and institutionalization of its solution architecture function. This role is critical to aligning technology solutions with evolving business strategy and will play a central role in the firm’s transformation toward a Product, Platform, and Service (PPS) operating model.

This role will report directly to State Street IM’s Global Head of Technology and Business Architecture Service within the Chief Operating Officer (COO) organization.

The Head of Solution Architecture will work closely with the COO’s leadership team to help the organization transform to a Product, Platform, and Service operating model, powered by a strong foundational solution architecture strategy across the State Street Investment Management. This is foundational to establishing an end-to-end technology platform and solution architecture for our overall investment management business.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and mature a scalable solution architecture function that supports enterprise-wide transformation.
• Lead the design and implementation of solution architectures, reference architectures, and technology roadmaps aligned with strategic objectives.
• Partner with business and technology leaders to ensure alignment between business strategy, operating models, and technology solutions.
• Guide the adoption of the PPS operating model by embedding solution architecture principles and frameworks.
• Provide architectural oversight and thought leadership for major transformation initiatives and technology programs.
• Develop and maintain solution architecture deliverables such as solution blueprints, integration diagrams, and technology investment roadmaps.
• Support strategic planning, innovation, and change management efforts across the organization.
• Collaborate with business architects, product managers, and delivery teams to ensure technology solutions deliver intended business outcomes.
• Mentor and lead a team of solution architects, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture.

Qualifications

•  15+ years in solution/enterprise architecture leadership within investment management or financial services, spanning front-, middle-, and back-office domains (OMS/EMS, portfolio construction, trading, performance & attribution, client reporting, risk).
•  Proven record building and scaling solution architecture functions in complex, federated organizations, with clear operating models, RACI, and governance.
• Mastery of architecture methods & frameworks, solution modeling, and architecture decision records (ADR); ability to define and steward reference architectures and design patterns
• Cloud Architecture expertise preferred.
• Integration Architecture expertise, relative to API Management, event-driven architecture, microservices and composable architecture.
• AI expertise preferred.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across business and technology.
• Proven experience leading large-scale transformation initiatives
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and strategic thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, navigate organizational complexity, and drive measurable outcomes.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or technology required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Salary Range:

$170,000 - $282,500 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.

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