Resiliency Analyst, AVP

Who we are looking for

The Enterprise Resiliency Office (ERO) is seeking an experienced business analyst and project manager that will help strengthen State Street’s Recovery & Resolution Planning (RRP) and Resiliency capabilities. The candidate should be capable of collaborating across Business and IT teams to analyze, design and implement enhancements to our operating model while also leading the execution of data maintenance processes that are foundational to our RRP and Resiliency programs. The Resiliency Analyst must possess advanced data and business analysis skills, a strong process improvement mindset, project management expertise, and leadership capabilities to drive solutions and support the organizations strategic initiatives.

What you will be responsible for

As a Resiliency Analyst in ERO you will:

• Enhance State Street’s Operational RRP and Resiliency capabilities by supporting and managing projects focused on strategically aligning and integrating core capabilities, processes, data, and technology across programs

• Work closely with the RRP Office and Functional Area Leads to execute processes and controls supporting the Shared Services and Management Information Systems (MIS) RRP capabilities

• Perform complex data analysis to support ongoing RRP and Resiliency initiatives, synthesizing and interpreting information to drive decisions

• Collaborate with IT partners and business stakeholders to implement enhancements across our RRP and Resiliency platforms to comply with regulatory requirements and business objectives

• Present project statuses, data issues and program updates to RRP Functional Area Leads and Business Continuity Directors during working group meetings

• Support the management of the organization’s service and process taxonomies and data mapping capabilities that are foundational to our Resiliency and RRP programs. 

• Assist in designing solutions for current and future state operating models by creating process diagrams, requirements documentation and procedures

• Participate in business testing for changes to ERO managed systems

• Contribute to strategic initiatives across the department

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

• Advanced business and data analysis capabilities

• Experience independently leading projects and driving deliverables to completion

• Independent thinker with a drive for improving processes

• Ability to liaise between the business and technology teams and build consensus among stakeholders

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present information effectively

• Strong reasoning and problem solving skills

• Knowledge of Resiliency and/or Recovery and Resolution Planning is desired by not required

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required

• 5+ years of business analysis and/or project management related work experience in the financial services industry

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and SQL

• Ability to work in-person from State Street’s Boston office location

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