Vice President, Corporate Secretarial & Legal Entity Management

Who we are looking for The Vice President, Corporate Secretarial & Legal Entity Management supports the execution and continued evolution of State Street’s global Legal Entity Governance framework. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality corporate secretarial services, leading strategic governance and legal entity initiatives, and ensuring legal entities operate in compliance with regulatory requirements and governance standards.  The position combines board governance execution, regulatory compliance oversight, strategic project delivery, and legal entity management to support a scaled, consistent global operating model. The role also serves as a leadership resource for other corporate secretaries, helping drive consistency and best practices. The role will support and advance the expansion of State Street Bank and Trust’s governance oversight and legal entity management model.  What you will be responsible for Corporate Secretarial  Lead end-to-end board and committee governance for assigned legal entities  Coordinate meetings, agendas, materials, and minutes  Maintain statutory records and corporate documentation  Track board actions, resolutions, and governance deliverables  Ensure timely and accurate completion of regulatory filings and certifications  Act as liaison between boards, management, and key stakeholders    Legal Entity Management  Support implementation of Legal Entity Governance Standards and frameworks  Maintain entity governance structures, charters, and policies  Ensure compliance with jurisdictional regulatory requirements  Support entity lifecycle activities (formation, maintenance, dissolution)  Contribute to entity rationalization and structural optimization initiatives  Support and advance the expansion of State Street Bank and Trust’s governance oversight and legal entity management model  Regulatory & Risk Oversight  Coordinate regulatory examinations, audits, and required documentation  Monitor regulatory filings and ensure entities remain in good standing  Identify governance or compliance risks and escalate appropriately  Support alignment to global frameworks (e.g., operational resilience, outsourcing, risk governance)  Data & Reporting  Maintain accuracy of legal entity data in governance systems (e.g., Blueprint)  Support governance controls, certifications, and reporting requirements  Contribute to management reporting and legal entity dashboards  Stakeholder Management  Partner with Legal, Risk, Compliance, Finance, and Business teams  Support coordination across regions and legal entities  Drive consistency and best practices across the governance framework    Preferred Qualifications 8–12+ years of experience in corporate secretarial, legal entity management, or governance functions  Strong understanding of corporate governance, board processes, and regulatory requirements  Experience supporting regulated entities, preferably in financial services  Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across jurisdictions  Strong written communication skills and attention to detail  Proven risk and control mindset    Why This Role  This is a high-impact role providing direct exposure to senior management and boards, contributing to the continued evolution of a global legal entity governance model and strengthening regulatory posture across the firm. Salary Range: $120,000 - $202,500 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