GD Business Risk Management (BRM) - AVP

Posted:
8/27/2025, 7:02:37 PM

Location(s):
Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan ⋅ Tokyo, Japan

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

Who we are looking for

This role requires an experienced operation risk manager with more than 8 years’ experience in similar financial services and/or risk management roles. We are looking for a candidate with risk management experience, ability to effectively challenge Business in the Financial industry and have senior stakeholders management skills. Additional knowledge of business operations is a plus.

Why this role is important to us:

Global Delivery Business Risk Management (BRM) Incident/Issue Management is a global Business Risk discipline that focuses on reviewing operational risk incidents and managing and ensuring remediation of issues.

The larger BRM team includes Assurance, Risk, Controls and Assessment activities, Governance, Operational Risk Management and incident analysis, Compliance Program implementation, Risk Metrics, Event Management, Policy and regulatory change and Information Security.

What you will be responsible for:

  • Implement Incident/Issue Management Framework across Global Delivery and Investment Services
  • Operational Risk Incident review and analysis which would include root cause analysis and monitoring of remedial action plans
  • Drive Business to identify, escalate and remediate known control gaps in collaboration with ERM, Compliance and Audit, if required.
  • Monitor and proactively challenge on remediation steps and corrective action plans from control review findings to implementation
  • Query Management and Business support on Incident management and reporting
  • Ensure quality data for periodic status reviews of open Issues and Incidents
  • Coordinate with inter-connected risk initiatives
  • Carry out other ad-hoc activities related to Incident and Issue management pertaining to quality assurance and reporting
  • Continuously develop deep knowledge of core products, process, financial markets, technology, regulatory obligations and operating model changes; understand impact to your role and responsibilities
  • Engage with other regional BRM Incident Management teams to promote a standard approach on incident management

Skills we value:

  • Collaborative
  • Ability to influence, obtain buy in and drive implementation of decisions
  • Risk manager mindset - linking multiple aspects and initiatives to drive a wholistic view of the risk and control environment
  • Excellent Communication skills
  • Analytical ability
  • Leading and developing team

Education & Preferred Qualifications

  • University Degree or equivalent
  • 10 years+ experience in various financial services roles
  • Excellent English language skill and business Japanese skill preferred.
  • Leading a team
  • Operational Risk Management experience or qualifications

Additional requirements

  • Knowledge of Archer platforms (ICAMS & Issues Module) is preferred but not mandatory

About State Street What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients. Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential. Equal Opportunity Employe. 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. State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Discover more at StateStreet.com/career