Who we are looking for
State Street Alpha Implementations team is seeking a versatile individual with strong business analysis skills for support the Account Services workstream in implementing Clients onto the Alpha Platform. The successful candidate must possess skills in complex business analysis with expertise in functional requirements gathering and documentation; excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills; a proven ability to gather and interpret client requirements and liaise between business/implementation and technology teams specializing in Front Office, Middle Office & IBOR. Strong collaboration skills are a must.
Why this role is important to us
The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Alpha. Alpha gives asset owners and managers access to the essential financial tools they need to deliver effective investment solutions. From core custody, accounting, fund administration and shareholder recordkeeping, to complete operations solutions and servicing for alternative assets like OTC derivatives, private equity and real estate, Alpha tools help our clients make better investment choices and act on growth opportunities.
Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.
What you will be responsible for

As an Account Services Implementation Analyst, you will

• Provide detailed business analysis on the Client’s current process and new model requirements to drive the future state Alpha F2B operating models
• Liaise with stakeholders in order to establish and document implementation requirements specific to in scope services, develop “use cases” to document requirements
• Support the implementation lead on documenting future state Operating Model and dependencies.
• Maintain an excellent working knowledge of the STT F2B product offering to perform subject matter expert activities, consultancy, implementation configuration and demonstrations specializing in Account Configuration and Maintenance Tool.
• Perform ongoing business requirements analysis to align project expectations
• Analyze and document any derivation, workflow and enrichment required for the solution
• Support testing activities and immediate post-production transition with the support of test plan development and test scripts
• Support client implementation efforts specializing in Front and Middle Office Account Configuration and Maintenance
• Identify and drive forward on-going enhancements to scope of services as needed
• Play a client facing role in requirement gathering, data mapping , definition and controlling of technical standards and methodologies
• Apply functional business knowledge to system roadmap and be part of agreeing future enhancements / development activities
• Contribute input on product offerings and responsible for problem solving and issue resolution as they arise
• Independently compile, analyze and interpret information related to complex account structure and configuration requirements that drive the configuration of systems and drive business processes
• Ensure clear, complete and accurate documentation of user requirements and functional features
• Serve as a liaison between Alpha’s clients, business users and various IT development and testing teams
• Create common and shared standards across peer group by implementing best practices.
• Display a culture of individual ownership of tasks to embed a clear individual sense of accountability in performing the role.
• Run meetings/workshops to explain and walk through data requirements

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Demonstrated ability in managing Client expectations
• Demonstrated excellence in business writing, development of business process flow diagrams, making comparisons regarding current and future processes, and effective communication
• Ability to analyze entity-relationship diagrams and logical data models to validate design against requirements
• Ability to write SQL code for strong data analysis through queries, data profiling, and data validation exercises
• Familiarity with financial reporting, business intelligence, and data warehousing principles
• Understands BI/reporting tool architecture, functions, and features
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for diverse audiences with excellent facilitation

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, MIS, Information Technology, or related field of study
• 6+ years’ experience data analysis or client reporting

State Street’s Speak Up Lin

• Demonstrated ability in managing Client expectations
• Demonstrated excellence in business writing, development of business process flow diagrams, making comparisons regarding current and future processes, and effective communication
• Ability to analyze entity-relationship diagrams and logical data models to validate design against requirements
• Ability to write SQL code for strong data analysis through queries, data profiling, and data validation exercises
• Familiarity with financial reporting, business intelligence, and data warehousing principles
• Understands BI/reporting tool architecture, functions, and features
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for diverse audiences with excellent facilitatio