Platform Solutions Business Analyst, Assistant Vice President

Who we are looking for

The Platform and Data Solutions team sits within Financing Solutions. The team delivers technology solutions to clients and internal stakeholders that accelerate and improve business outcomes through increased transparency, robust intelligence, and seamless execution. The core responsibility is the creation and scaling of the market-leading treasury and financing platform, Venturi.

This is a cross-functional role that requires a dynamic leader to interact with various teams both within the organization and with clients to achieve our goals. We are looking for an experienced business analyst with a strong understanding of business process analysis. Details are the differentiator for top-notch products, and the ability to translate client feedback to the offering is paramount. To those ends, we are looking for someone who enjoys the specifics while also thinking creatively about solutions that will transform how our clients do business. An ability to understand and apply quantitative methods to business problems is a must!

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Global Markets (SSGM). When owners and managers of institutional assets need research, trading, securities lending, and innovative portfolio strategies, they turn to SSGM business units. As our investment research and trading arm, SSGM’s number one goal is to enhance and preserve our clients’ portfolio values by applying technology, optimizing trading, and linking asset classes and markets across the world.

Join us if making your mark in the capital markets industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for

As Platform Solutions Business Analyst, Assistant Vice President you will be:

• Taking a leadership role in integrating new products and technologies into the Financing Solutions Venturi platform to improve client outcomes.
• Working directly with clients and stakeholders to understand needs and design solutions.
• Researching, analyzing, and documenting business/system requirements and working with supporting teams to translate into efficient and compliant solutions.
• Identifying and implementing effective internal controls to ensure solutions operate efficiently within corporate policies and guidelines.
• Participating in business user testing, deployments, and end-user training.
• Managing roadmaps, timelines, risks, and proactively preparing and communicating audience-appropriate project status.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

• Experience working under tight deadlines with multiple deliverables.
• High standard of quality which includes attention to detail, problem solving, analytics, and accountability.
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Strategic thinking and ability to influence, collaborate, and interact comfortably with multiple levels of the organization.
• Self-motivation, adaptability, and willingness to take on new challenges.
• Intellectual curiosity and an enthusiasm for learning and development.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above.
• Minimum of 5+ years' experience in a product role within financial services or a technology-related field.
• Experience in securities financing (Prime Services, Agent Lending, etc.) and collateral preferred.
• Previous experience working with analytics and execution platforms.
• Experience leading and working with Agile teams.
• Strong analytical skills with an ability to read and prototype in object-oriented programming (preferably Python) a plus.
• Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills; ability to interact professionally with business leaders and technical teams alike across multiple levels of the organization.

Additional requirements

• This is a hybrid role with an expectation of 4 days a week in the office.

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. 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:

• $80,000 - $132,500 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.

Job Application Disclosure:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

End Date: November 30, 2024.

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