Who we are looking for

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated financial crime compliance leader to join our Financial Crime Compliance team as AML Pillar Manager, Vice President. In this role, you will help oversee and coordinate key Anti‑Money Laundering (AML) pillar functions, partnering closely with senior stakeholders across the organization. You will play a critical role in strengthening AML controls, leading complex initiatives, and supporting regulatory engagement.

This role can be performed in a hybrid model, where you can balance work from home (1 day per week) and office (4 days per week) to match your needs and role requirements.

Primary job location is Boston, MA. We are also open to hire in Quincy, MA; Princeton and Clifton, NJ; Stamford, CT and Berwyn, PA

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining plays a vital role in the overall success and resilience of our organization. Institutional investors around the world rely on us to help them manage risk, meet regulatory expectations, and drive long‑term performance. Financial Crime Compliance is central to that mission. In this role, you will contribute to the design and execution of scalable, effective AML solutions, helping to protect the firm while enabling responsible business growth. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact from day one in a global financial services environment

What you will be responsible for

As AML Pillar Manager you will be responsible for:

• Supporting the Deputy Head of Financial Crime Compliance / AML Pillar Lead in coordinating core AML pillar functions, including Know Your Client (KYC), Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), Enterprise‑Wide Risk Assessment (EWRA), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and Red Flag Assessments;

• Identifying and driving opportunities for stronger cross‑functional collaboration across AML teams to improve efficiency and effectiveness

• Leading complex, enterprise‑wide projects to enhance AML controls, including initiatives driven by regulatory expectations, Internal Audit findings, Compliance Risk Testing outcomes, self‑identified issues, new products, or inorganic growth (e.g., mergers, acquisitions, and lift‑outs);

• Coordinating AML pillar activities during regulatory examinations and internal audits, including preparation, response management, and remediation tracking;

• Reviewing New Business Product Review and Approval requests to assess potential impacts on AML risk and control frameworks;

• Acting as a trusted subject matter expert and escalation point for AML‑related matters within the organization

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Strong project management and execution skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and complex initiatives simultaneously;

• Deep expertise across core AML disciplines, including KYC, transaction monitoring, investigations, and risk assessment;

• Proven experience managing regulatory examinations and internal audits within a financial services environment;

• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions and seniority levels;

• Working knowledge of key financial services business areas such as custody, transfer agency, foreign exchange, and investment management.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required

• 10+ years of experience in second‑ or third‑line of defense roles focused on financial crimes compliance within financial institutions

• Professional certifications such as CAMS is a plus

• Familiarity with AML systems, data analytics tools, and case management platforms is a plus

• Experience working in a global or matrixed organization preferred

Salary Range:

$115 000 - $205 000 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.

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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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