Full-Time

Alpha Senior Business Analyst

Posted on 10/2/2024

State Street

State Street

10,001+ employees

Asset management and custody banking services

Fintech
Financial Services

Senior, Expert

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

London, UK

Category
Strategy Development
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
ServiceNow
JIRA
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Minimum 15 years in investment management / operations / business architecture roles.
  • In depth understanding of investment management operational processes and the wider middle office business model. (State Street IMS experience an advantage)
  • Understanding of data mapping between Investment systems
  • Ability to organize, prioritize, balance key tasks, manage time effectively and Effective decision making skills
  • Understanding of change management process
  • Extensive knowledge of State Street’s Enterprise platform including Alpha, Charles River, AlphaData Platform and RKS is desired (Internal Candidates only)
  • Experience of managing virtual teams and operating within product and client environments.
  • Substantial financial industry experience across front office functionality along with middle (IBOR) and back office systems, services and data domains.
  • Experience integrating with other industry software providers to promote platform interoperability a plus (i.e.CRD, BRS Aladdin, SimCorp Dimension, Factset, Fidessa Minerva, Eze Software, etc.)
  • Familiarity with SDLC methodologies, defect tracking (Jira, ServiceNow).
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in finance, business management for system admin.
Responsibilities
  • Solutioning of both Implementation and strategic initiatives across a multitude of clients with differing business needs
  • Creation of Business Solutioning documentation working very closely with product, IT and implementation stakeholders
  • Work with global partners to develop strategic solutions for the business function. Design solutions to improve quality of service as business grows.
  • Review current system capabilities, identifying gaps and developing new capabilities to meet the growing requirements of our clients. This could include developing new solutions and/or integrating new technology where necessary.
  • Very good knowledge and understanding of Asset Owner and OCIO client base
  • Support the sales process for prospective new clients, new products for existing clients by presenting current systems and processes and participate in the client facing service definition and due diligence discussions.
  • Actively engages and executes assignments for large and complex business solutions initiatives across Alpha.
  • Promotes business requirements analysis best practices, tools and controls to improve processes and quality of service.
  • Assists in development and maintains ongoing repository of business process workflow documentation.
  • Participate in information delivery and business intelligence strategy sessions
  • Complete data analysis, profiling, and data mappings across multiple interfaces
  • Assist in the development the conceptual/logical data models with appropriate business contexts
  • Employ analytical, conceptual, and creative thinking skills to improve outcomes
  • Demonstrate the ‘Risk Excellence’ culture in your behaviour
  • Develop effective working relationships and communications with clients and internal stakeholders.
  • Establish and monitor an effective oversight framework to ensure that issues are appropriately identified, escalated and resolved. This includes: a) ensuring that appropriate management information is received, considered and challenged as appropriate at intervals proportionate to the risks; and b) that staff members have clear understanding of the escalation path/principles
  • Establish and nurture a culture of individual ownership of tasks to embed a clear individual sense of accountability into staff members’ behaviour in performing their roles.
  • Display a culture of individual ownership of tasks as well as the ability to work as part of a team to embed a clear sense of accountability in performing the role
  • Ensure that the highest level of the Code of Conduct is displayed in your behaviour
  • Provide appropriate management information as required to support business unit decision making
  • Support the ‘Risk Excellence’ culture within the business
  • Adhere to limits of delegation and escalation procedures required by your manager so that you comply with internal policies and external regulations
  • Build effective working relationships with key internal stakeholders including other business lines, corporate functions and external stakeholders, such as clients and consultants.

State Street Corporation operates in the financial services industry, focusing on asset management and custody banking. It provides a variety of services to institutional investors, such as mutual funds and pension funds, through its division, State Street Global Advisors, which manages investment portfolios and offers advisory services. The company serves a wide range of clients, including corporations, governments, and non-profit organizations, and utilizes its global network and expertise to deliver customized financial solutions. State Street generates revenue from management fees for overseeing client assets, transaction fees from trading, and service fees for custody and administration. Additionally, it is recognized for its commitment to leadership and diversity, promoting a culture that supports employee growth and inclusion.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

1792

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for ESG investing aligns with State Street's diversity commitment.
  • Digital assets offer new growth opportunities for State Street's custody services.
  • Expansion of passive investing boosts market share for State Street Global Advisors.

What critics are saying

  • Intense competition from BlackRock and Vanguard may impact State Street's growth.
  • Regulatory scrutiny on ESG practices could affect State Street's operations.
  • Geopolitical tensions in expansion regions may disrupt State Street's strategic plans.

What makes State Street unique

  • State Street excels in asset management and custody banking for institutional investors.
  • The company is committed to diversity and inclusion in financial services.
  • State Street leverages advanced data analytics to enhance investment management services.

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