OTC Derivatives Cross Asset Business Analyst

Who we are looking for

OTC derivative expert/business analyst to work within our product team and bring industry best practices in front to back workflows for OTC derivatives. This role involves understanding of complex financial instruments, analyzing current systems, and designing components for future solutions.

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining is a part of Charles River Development (or CRD), that became a part of State Street in 2018. CRD helps create enterprise investment management software solutions for large institutions in the areas of institutional investment, wealth management and hedge funds. Together we have created the first open front-to-back platform - State Street Alpha, that was launched in 2019.

Join us if delivering next generation infrastructure, using emerging technologies sounds like a challenge you are up for.

As an OTC Derivatives Cross Asset Business Analyst, you will have:

• Expertise in one or more of the following asset classes: Rates, Credit, Equity, FX, Commodities.
• Front to back experience, from trade capture to execution, and life cycle events.
• System analysis and maintenance experience including the ability to:
  • Analyze and maintain existing legacy OTC systems used for OTC derivatives in various asset classes
  • Triage support issues for the product team identifying them as either bugs or systems enhancements
  • Design expected solutions for the development team to implement
  • Collaborate with experienced developers to understand system requirements and functionalities
• Experience leading the design and development of new components for the next generation of OTC derivatives solutions
• Ability to work closely with developers to provide business insights
• Experience to lead and take responsibility for cross functional success of all new products and solutions within the OTC and derivatives space.
• Design, documentation, and solution execution experience with the ability to address identified business problems and help execute on with product managers for launches of new products.
• Influence over the long-term roadmap and developing strategies that promote objectives for CRD's over- the- counter market trading services.
• Ability to track and synthesize OTC industry and ecosystem competition and evolution, including shifts in technology, new business offerings, regulatory changes, developments in execution models and other overarching factors that may affect CRD's opportunities and commercial models.
• Proficiency in validating new market opportunities for the CRD products and solutions.

What we value

• Strong analytical skills with ability to collect, absorb and analyze information quickly and independently.
• Excellent executive level communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills: proven ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of individuals at all levels of an organization.
• Strong individual contributor with high motivation, the ability to take direction as well as take initiative, set priorities, and perform tasks with minimal guidance and oversight.
• Proven ability to develop and manage cross functional processes and project timelines.
• Excellent follow-through, attention to detail and time management skills.
• Ability to develop recommendations, form judgments and make decisions based on existing available data.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive commercial experience at an OTC platform, Derivatives Exchange, Trading firm or other relevant financial services company.
• BSc in Computer Science, Engineering or Maths preferred.

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 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 program and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action

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