VP of Design, Wealth Services (Hybrid) at State Street in Boston, MA

VP of Design, Wealth Services (Hybrid) Location: Boston, Massachusetts Who we are looking for We’re significantly expanding our wealth service offering across custody and clearing, and developing new consumer-grade applications for institutional clients, designed to help everyday people confidently plan for their futures. This role is for a hands-on senior product designer who thrives at the intersection of consumer-focused wealth planning, AI-enabled experiences, and scalable design systems. You’ll design for a zero-to-one product portfolio: shaping interaction models, designing critical flows, and partnering closely with Business, Engineering, and your Design Team colleagues. You’ll be setting a high bar through craft and execution. This role can be performed in a hybrid model, where there is a balance of working from home and office. What you will be responsible for Design for multiple wealth planning applications across multiple personas/user types, from early concept through launch and iteration Produce user journeys tracking general tasks as well as support experiences Shape AI-enabled querying experiences, including natural language input, guided prompts, product support, and serving contextual educational content Define interaction patterns for dynamic dashboards that adapt to user roles, preferences, and behaviors Partner closely with business to frame problems, define MVPs, and balance user value with business goals Collaborate with internal Engineering and external partners to ensure designs are technically feasible and data-accurate Advocate for user-centered design within a regulated, risk-aware banking environment What we value These skills will help you succeed in this role Deep understanding of interaction design for both enterprise tools and consumer-facing products Experience designing for enterprise, fintech, or regulated environments Comfort translating ambiguous problem spaces into clear product direction Ability to move fluidly between strategy and pixels—setting vision and designing key workflows Strong communication skills and the ability to influence cross-functional partners Familiarity with modern design tools and prototyping methods (e.g., Figma, prototyping libraries, experimentation) Fluency in research methods, from product and feature validation through usability testing Education & Preferred Qualifications 10+ years of experience in product design, with experience leading complex, data-rich products Degree in Design (Interaction, Graphic, Product), HCI, or related field a plus Experience working within a large, regulated enterprise Ability to lead workshops with business, design, and engineering partners Additional optional requirements Experience designing wealth management applications Experience collaborating with AI/ML teams on production systems Knowledge of accessibility standards for interfaces and data visualization Please provide a link to your design portfolio (or attach a PDF) with any necessary passwords. Salary Range: $155,000 - $230,000 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. For a full overview, visit https://hrportal.ehr.com/statestreet/Home. 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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