UK Head of Third-Party Risk and ORM Frameworks, Managing Director

Overview

In this role you lead UK-specific, legally entity–level risk frameworks within State Street SSBTC London Branch, guiding ORM, third-party risk, and climate risk with regulatory alignment. You advise UK legal entities and coordinate with SLOD, Legal, Public Policy, and Audit to ensure risk programs meet local and corporate standards. You drive strategic change management, climate risk governance, and cross‑line risk visibility. This position centers on shaping robust risk culture and compliance across UK entities, with a clear impact on resilience and regulatory readiness.

Pay / Benefits

• inclusive development opportunities
• flexible work-life support
• paid volunteer days
• vibrant employee networks
• competitive compensation (implied)
• global company resources

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance UK risk management frameworks, policies, and standards focusing on ORM, third-party risk, and climate risk in alignment with PRA/FCA requirements
• Provide risk advisory and oversight for UK legal entities (delegate of SMF 4), including ICAAP/ICAARA processes
• Oversee UK third-party risk, including intercompany outsourcing, risk assessments, and exit strategies for UK service providers
• Manage ORM oversight of strategic Change Management initiatives (M&A, lift outs, new product approvals) impacting UK entities
• Oversee the global climate risk program in the UK (policy, priorities, disclosures)
• Support Corporate ORM on global framework design and communicate UK regulatory expectations for global standards
• Ensure effective identification, measurement, control, and management of risks across UK entities
• Report risk trends, issues, and insights to senior management and three lines of defense
• Prepare and deliver risk reporting to UK business units, committees, and entity boards
• Promote risk culture and effective challenge across the organization
• Maintain awareness of UK regulatory developments and their business impact
• Coordinate with control functions and audit; develop and deliver risk presentations
• Maintain conduct and integrity standards in line with industry practice and policies
• Foster business unit accountability for risk management and measurement
• Support a culture of proactive risk challenge and escalation

Key requirements

• 15+ years of risk experience with relevant subject matter expertise
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organization, project management, and leadership abilities
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Decision-making capability
• Team player with influencing ability
• Ability to negotiate, influence, and build consensus
• Ability to build strong business relationships across the organization

• interpersonal skills
• communication
• leadership
• ORM frameworks
• Third Party Risk Management
• Climate Risk management

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