Alpha TIER Integration Services, Business Analyst – Officer

Who we are looking for

The Alpha Business Transaction Management Interface Business Analyst for the Transformation Initiative will act as the link between a client/business and IT teams to define and create interfaces between applications to solve business challenges and design the right solutions for our clients.  In this position you will serve as subject matter expert in the analysis of business requirements and interface mapping specifications while utilizing our in house tool suite to produce an end state solution

Why this role is important to us

You will collaborate with subject matter experts, technical teams and key stakeholders across the business to ensure that the delivered solutions match customer requirements.  STT has Transformation targets that will allow us to promote a more strategic environment.  Key focus themes are automation of manual processing,  elimination of process waste, bespoke and fragmented processing as well as workload productivity.

What you will be responsible for

• Identify compile, analyze and document business and interface mapping requirements that accurately and thoroughly reflect business needs.
• Gathering of business/system requirements by facilitating user/client meetings, interviewing users, and researching and resolving issues.
• Support ongoing project management- including progress monitoring, reporting and quality assurance throughout the project
• Aware of Agile process is strongly recommended (JIRA, story writing, Kanban)
• Document business requirements using clear, concise language consistent with the methodology framework and work closely with the development team to ensure they are building to those requirements
• Participate in special projects, e.g., conducting research, collecting and providing requested data, etc.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Good understanding of business systems, financial industry, and system development lifecycle methodologies to support projects through their life cycle, with the emphasis on the analysis stage. 
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate, and collaborate across business and technical teams
• Excellent time management and organization skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Ability to think creatively and strategically with a focus on achieving outcomes
• Experience with writing stories and requirements to support micro-services
• Business Analyst role experience using Agile Methodologies
• Experience with data analysis and transaction transformation requirements

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or minimum of 3 years’ experience as an interface mapping analyst and business analyst,
• Experience with State Street Transformation tools IDW and DEH
• Working knowledge of Securities, FX and Cash trade processing
• MS Office Products
• Must include hands on experience in an analyst role within the following STT or market specific experience
  • Transaction Management Processing systems (STT systems:  GTM, DHub, WSO, GRS, RDM, ETD Common/Accounting)
  • Detailed understand of Financial Messaging: SWIFT (ISO 7775/15022/20022)
  • STT specific understanding is a preferred
  • Industry / Vendor Platforms (Omgeo:  Oasys/CTM/Alert, Markit, FIX, SMPG, ISITC)
  • Internal GlobalLink products (FXConnect, FundConnect), GTSS

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 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 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 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