Alpha Data Services, Implementation Business Analyst, VP

What we are looking for

State Street Alpha Data Services organization is seeking individuals with subject matter expertise spanning a wide array of financial instrument types and working knowledge of Asset Management Data Domains to join our team as an Implementation Business Analyst.

Why is this role important

Senior Implementation Business Analysts are at the heart of continued growth of our Alpha Data Services offering. These energetic, self-motivated individuals collaborate with clients and Business, Data and Technology Solution Architecture leads at State Street and Charles River on a daily basis to articulate business requirements, navigate dependencies and drive innovative enhancements that empower our architecture to support new and more robust Front, Middle and Back Office managed data services - allowing our clients to focus on generating revenue for their core business.

What your responsible for

• Contribute to the integration of new data services and sources by participating in requirement gathering, testing and support of newly developed features as part of the Product’s scaled agile teams.
• Work as a member of the Client Implementation Team with the Development teams as well as the Project Manager to help establish project delivery plans and delivery estimates for projects involving integration of client middle or back-office data.
• Guide Clients on required reference data and other setups and mapping as part of initial client implementations
• Define and maintain standards around data ingestion, enrichment and validation of client portfolio data into our Enterprise Data Management solution
• Perform in-depth analysis of the functional capabilities inherent to our existing and emerging data platform
• Document product specifications and prepare business cases to drive development in scaled agile rooms.
• Capture on-going enhancements to scope of services for existing clients as needed into roadmap.
• Create and maintain client facing documentation
• Maintain an excellent working knowledge of the service offering to perform Subject Matter Expert activities: consultancy, implementation configuration and demonstrations

Education and Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above.
• 10+ years in depth knowledge across all asset types and types of accounting data (Fixed Income, Derivatives, Forwards, Cash, Equities, Futures, Positions, Settlements, General Ledger, NAV etc.)
• Strong experience working with data management systems, integration of investment accounting and back-office data from industry providers and business process engineering.
• Previous experience participating on software implementation projects, data services buildout and 3rd party licensing process required
• Good working knowledge of data structures within Aladdin, CRIMS or other Front Office Service Provider platforms desired
• Good working knowledge of Data Governance, Cataloging, Quality, and Lineage processes and tools desired
• Effective communicator – can summarize succinctly and can provide details when needed
• Team oriented – capable of working in a high-performance global setting
• Detail oriented and strong sense of responsibility
• Strong Microsoft Office skills especially in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio
• Knowledge and working experience of Snowflake, SQL, BI Tools, and Front Office trading platforms are all an advantage. 
• Knowledge of Agile Methodology and tools (i.e. JIRA, Rally, RTC) a plus
• Flexible and can adapt easily to changing/evolving role requirements
• Self-motivated and able to influence others

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, investments 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 in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks.  You'll have access to flexible Work Program to help match your needs.  And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity, and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees' diverse backgrounds, experience and perspective are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients.  We warmly welcome the candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality.  Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader.  You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift program and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Discover more at www.StateStreet.com/careers 

Salary Range:

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.

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