Head of Investment Services Technology, Asia Pacific (ex-India) – MD

Who we are looking for

This is a senior leadership position within State Street Global Technology Services (GTS). We are looking for an accomplished technology executive to lead application development and end-to-end engineering delivery across Asia Pacific (ex-India). The successful candidate is a hands-on yet strategic leader who partners closely with business, product and operations stakeholders to translate regional demand into resilient, high-quality technology platforms — while ensuring full alignment with our global Investment Services technology strategy. This person combines deep engineering leadership, strong commercial judgment and the resilience to operate calmly under pressure in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment. Within the first year, success looks like a stable, resilient regional platform, a strong and engaged engineering team, and a delivery roadmap that is demonstrably aligned to both regional business priorities and the global platform strategy.

Reporting & scope:  Reports to the Global Head of Investment Services Technology, leading engineering teams across multiple APAC (ex-India) locations. Some regional and occasional international travel is expected.

What you will be responsible for

As Head of Investment Services Technology, APAC (ex-India), you will:

• Lead all application development and engineering activities across APAC (ex-India) locations, owning the full software lifecycle from requirements through design, build, testing, deployment and production support.
• Partner with business (Sales, Client Services), Product and Global Delivery / Operations teams to collect, evaluate and prioritize requirements, and to shape a regional technology roadmap that supports business growth.
• Safeguard the resiliency, stability and performance of Investment Services applications, owning availability and incident readiness during APAC hours in partnership with the Production Management team.
• Own end-to-end delivery: directly manage the regional technology teams that execute and implement Investment Services technology requirements, ensuring high-quality, on-time and cost-effective outcomes.
• Coordinate with global Investment Services technology strategy and platform owners to ensure regional demand and priorities are aligned with the global platform architecture and standards.
• Build, develop and retain a high-performing, multi-location engineering organization, setting clear goals, providing feedback and fostering a culture of engineering excellence.
• Manage regional risk, controls, governance and stakeholder communications, escalating and resolving issues in a timely and transparent manner.

What we value

These skills and attributes will help you succeed in this role:

• 15+ years of experience in technology, with proven success delivering large-scale, mission-critical systems — preferably within the investment management or broader financial services industry.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, able to engage credibly with business, product, operations and global technology leadership.
• Sound architectural and technical judgment, with the ability to guide teams on solution design, quality, resiliency and production stability.
• 10+ years in a technology management / leadership role, including leading distributed teams within a global operating environment.
• Strong track record of end-to-end delivery ownership across the full engineering lifecycle, balancing regional demand with global platform strategy.
• Proficiency in professional English communication, both written and verbal, across a multi-cultural, cross-regional setting.
• Resilience and composure under pressure, with strong prioritization and decision-making capabilities.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or above) in Computer Science or a related engineering discipline is required.
• Experience in the financial services industry, ideally investment management / investment servicing, is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing on-shore / off-shore delivery models across multiple APAC locations.
• Experience aligning regional delivery with enterprise / global platform strategy and standards.

Additional requirements

• An open-minded, quick learner who is comfortable adapting to change and new technologies.
• A collaborative team player who builds trust across functions and geographies.
• High personal integrity, reliability and accountability.
• Able to make effective decisions, manage change and communicate clearly in a professional manner.

Why this role is important to us

Our technology function, Global Technology Services (GTS), is vital to State Street and is the key enabler for our business to deliver data and insights to our clients. We’re driving the company’s digital transformation and expanding business capabilities using industry best practices and advanced technologies such as cloud, artificial intelligence and robotic process automation.

We offer a collaborative environment where technology skills and innovation are valued in a global organization. We’re looking for top technical talent to join our team and deliver creative technology solutions that help us become an end-to-end, next-generation financial services company. Join us if you want to grow your technical skills, solve real problems and make your mark on our industry.

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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