OTC Architecture - Pathways Analyst, Vice President

Who we are looking for

State Street’s Alpha Business Architecture team is seeking a versatile individual with senior business and data analysis skill for development and support of the transformation of some of State Street’s key middle office clients. The role will require an individual capable of initiating and developing substantive conversations between subject matter experts with operations, technology and client relationship backgrounds.  The role offers an opportunity to join a fast growing team critical to delivering a major program for the Alpha business unit.  The candidate will be able to support the delivery of cross-operations, high priority projects across all typical project phases in support of strategic initiatives impacting complex instruments from an Alpha Front to Back.

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining plays an important role in the overall success of the organization. Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. To make that happen we need teams like yours to help navigate employees and the organization as a whole. In your role you will strive for cutting-edge solutions, that are straightforward and scalable. You will help us build resilience and execute day to day deliverables at our best. 

Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for

As OTC Derivatives Pathways Analyst you will

• Support the delivery of cross-operations, high priority projects across all typical project phases.
• Project initiation and scoping- including definition of plans and managing realistic expectations for successful delivery with project stakeholders.
• Oversee business analysis and requirements definition.
• Support ongoing project management- including progress monitoring, reporting and quality assurance throughout the project.
• Build and manage strong relationships with project sponsors and stakeholders in Operations, Technology and the Business. Manage competing priorities across these groups.
• Understand the firm’s strategic plans, business, process and architecture in order to influence design and develop solutions.
• Work with Operations business units to assess and streamline processes in order to mitigate risk, cost or service issues and generate efficiencies.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Strategic thinker with strong business analysis and planning skills. Capable of identifying and interpreting wider-ranging issues: ‘Big picture’ understanding.
• Demonstrate understanding of Operations processes and procedures and an ability to learn quickly. Knowledge of OTC Swaps and Options products and processes related to the financial services industry would be an advantage, as is related experience in technology strategy or in a client service or business function and/or management consulting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, written and oral; confident in interaction with clients and senior stakeholders.
• Experience with designing new solutions by analyzing requirements, studying system capabilities, and writing detailed business requirements.  Very strong interest in the underlying detail of the analysis is a must.
• Communicate complex analysis and insights to stakeholders and business leaders, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to engage with and influence stakeholders outside their direct control.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum BS/BA degree required in Technology, Finance, Business, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in OTC Middle Office operations
• Experience in software applications analysis and business analysis
• Knowledge of SDLC & Agile Methodology and tools.
• Comfortable facilitating project working groups and possesses strong data gathering skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools Word, Excel, Project, and Visio is required.
• SQL/database query skills a plus.

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.

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