Alpha Data Interfaces Business Analyst - Senior Manager

Job Description

Who we are looking for

Charles River Development[State Street Company]’s Alpha Data Interfaces[ADI] division with responsibility to integrate data from Front/Middle/Back Office applications on the Alpha Data Platform is seeking an experienced hands-on, dynamic and analytical Capital Markets/Data specialist to join our organization.

As part of ADI, the Assistant Vice President[ADI] will be responsible for understand, documenting the data flows and explaining the business drivers to development and testing teams.

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining is a part of Charles River Development (or CRD), that became a part of State Street in 2018. CRD helps create enterprise investment management software solutions for large institutions in the areas of institutional investment, wealth management and hedge funds. Together we have created first open front-to-back platform - State Street Alpha, that was launched in 2019.

Join us if delivering next generation infrastructure, using emerging technologies like AI and Blockchain sounds like a challenge you are up for.

What You Will Be Responsible For

As ADI Business Analyst, you will

• Engage and assist business managers and end users to articulate requirements.
• Elicit requirements, prioritize and analyze requests, design business processes, workflows and user interfaces, review of functional specifications and data mapping templates.
• Work with System Delivery and Project Office as well as other internal IT departments, IS and vendor to arrive at optimal solutions for the Business with compliances to Bank’s standards, policies and guidelines.
• Able to translate technical designs and jargons into terms that business can understand and associate
• Prepare / review test scenarios and test cases, support test utility team for SIT, support user for UAT and other related activities to ensure business needs are met
• Ensure gaps in deliverables are identified early and addressed effectively, effective reporting on a regular basis while ensuring Business stakeholders' expectations are met
• Provide thought leadership within own area of responsibility and BA profession within the bank
• Provide Domain support to extended IT/data Operations teams by articulating requirements
• Provide support to Data architecture and Data Governance teams to ensure that target operating models are progressing in line with the preferred strategic architecture.
  
  
  

What We Value

• Extensive knowledge of Front/Middle/Back-office functions of a Trade Life Cycle
• Extensive knowledge of Data Analysis, Data Warehousing platforms and Data Governance concepts
• Familiarity with SQL, Snowflake and Talend will be added advantage.
• Strong written, verbal communication and time management skills
• Ability to proactively identify and resolve issues by working with other areas within Alpha Data Interfaces
  
  
  

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• 9+ Years of experience in Front/Middle/Back-office functions in Capital Markets industry
• 9+ Years of experience on Data Platforms
• Ability to multi-task, manage priorities, work independently while maintaining attention to detail and meet deadlines in a demanding and deadline-oriented environment.
• Experience in preparing presentations for stakeholders.
• Must be detail-oriented, well-organized, innovative, and a self-starter and team player with a high level of initiative.
• Strong collaboration skills, working with business, Development, Testing partners.
  
  
  

Additional Requirements

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.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives 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 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 programs 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.

Company: Charles River Development

Job ID: R-769924