IT Technical Analysis – Workflow Management, VP

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Job Description

Who we are looking for

State Street considers all disciplines when seeking candidates. We are looking for a user facing role as Technical System Analyst who desire to work within a collaborative, team-driven environment on business demand analysis and solution design with IT development team from brainstorming, prototyping, development, testing to implementation.

This role requires solid financial knowledge, strong analytical and interpersonal skills, and good time management. This role is based in the greater Boston, MA area and will work with State Street client and business users from all regions.

What you will be responsible for

• As a Technical Systems Analyst, you will
• Work with internal business users to gather and understand user demands
• Analyze and explore business workflow and possible business scenarios; review and evaluate existing business model and future process or solution
• Accomplish Technical Analysis relevant artifacts (e.g. functional specification, user stories, wireframe model/data mapping, user guides) to accurately capture user and system requirements
• Identify, solve or escalate potential issues and risks during development lifecycles
• Collaborate with other roles/teams to deliver consistent and timely results with high quality
• Establish and maintain strong network relationships with counterparties
• Organize and drive meetings. Participate in Agile development teams as the Product Owner/Business Analyst role

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• strong critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Presentation skills
• Team player
• Jira and other Agile tools experience
• Typical collaboration and Microsoft Office software skills

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• 8 - 10 years’ experience of analyst role, driving software development projects/agile rooms, financial or data research industry
• Major in Financial or IT related disciplines
• Fluent verbal & written English communication and strong interpersonal skills
• Good understanding of software development
• Profound knowledge of financial products and their supporting platforms
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Team player; detail oriented and self-motivated to drive work to proceed with minimal supervision
• Multiple tasking ability. Good time organizational skills to manage competing project priorities
• Enthusiasm in work with good self-learning ability
• Broad tech skills; database tools, PL/SQL, Java, cloud-based technologies

Are you the right candidate? Yes!

We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don’t necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.

Why this role is important to us

Our technology function, Global Technology Services (GTS), is vital to State Street and is the key enabler for our business to deliver data and insights to our clients. We’re driving the company’s digital transformation and expanding business capabilities using industry best practices and advanced technologies such as cloud, artificial intelligence and robotics process automation.

We offer a collaborative environment where technology skills and innovation are valued in a global organization. We’re looking for top technical talent to join our team and deliver creative technology solutions that help us become an end-to-end, next-generation financial services company.

Join us if you want to grow your technical skills, solve real problems and make your mark on our industry

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.

Salary Range:

$135,000 - $210,000 Annual

The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

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