Lead Analyst, Middle Office Distribution and Funding; Private Assets Change Management

Position: Lead Analyst, Middle Office Distribution and Funding (Private Assets Change Management)
At T. Rowe Price, we identify and actively invest in opportunities to help people thrive in an evolving world. As a premier global asset management organization with more than 85 years of experience, we provide investment solutions and a broad range of equity, fixed income, and multi-asset capabilities to individuals, advisors, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors. We take an active, independent approach to investing, offering our dynamic perspective and meaningful partnership so our clients can feel more confident.

We believe doing the right thing for our clients and our associates is good business. With a career at the firm, you can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in your community. You'll enjoy resources to support your career path, as well as compensation, benefits, and flexibility to enrich your life. Here, you'll find a collaborative culture that respects and values differences and colleagues who share a spirit of generosity.

Join us for the opportunity to grow and make a difference in ways that matter to you.

Role Summary

Join Global Investment Operations (GIO) Middle Office Distribution and Funding (MODF) team as a Lead Analyst, a senior-level role designed for experienced professionals ready to own and drive strategic transformation across Private Asset Management and Venture Capital Distribution. This position offers the opportunity to architect scalable operational solutions, lead cross-functional initiatives, and serve as a subject matter expert in the evolving landscape of agentic AI, automation, and modern investment operations.

The ideal candidate brings deep middle office operational expertise, change management discipline, project execution skills, and a proven ability to translate complex, manual processes into enterprise-grade, AI-powered operational frameworks. You will partner with leadership across Middle Office, Technology, Data, and beyond to shape the future operating model of the team.

This role offers significant visibility with senior leadership, meaningful career advancement, and the opportunity to leave a lasting impact on the firm's operational infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Middle Office Distribution and Funding Oversight:

* Help lead end-to-end oversight of Middle Office processes for Private Asset Management, Venture Capital Distribution, and Discretionary Trades.

* Design, implement, and continuously improve control frameworks and risk mitigation strategies in partnership with MODF leadership, front office, data, and technology teams

* Monitor, interpret, and communicate regulatory developments and industry best practices affecting equities and fixed income operations, translating implications into actionable operational guidance

Change Management & Business Readiness:

* Own and drive high-impact, enterprise-level change initiatives that directly shape the strategic direction of the Private Asset Management and Venture Capital Middle Office

* Design and lead end-to-end change management strategies, including impact assessments, stakeholder engagement plans, communication frameworks, and adoption measurement

* Architect and execute comprehensive rollout plans and targeted training programs, ensuring measurable, sustainable adoption across impacted teams

* Establish and maintain governance frameworks for SOPs, job aids, RACI/decision rights, and control documentation, ensuring alignment with evolving policy and regulatory expectations

* Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing strategic counsel on change readiness, risk exposure, and organizational impact

Process Optimization & Controls:

* Lead the design and implementation of next-generation operational solutions, leveraging deep hands-on expertise with automation, agentic AI, and modern workflow tools to deliver enterprise-scale, future-ready solutions

* Architect end-to-end workflow redesigns, identifying and eliminating manual touchpoints, control gaps, and inefficiencies across the operating model

* Define and own the business analysis framework for automation, digitization, and workflow improvement initiatives, including the strategic application of emerging AI tools for exception management and operational intelligence

* Present findings, recommendations, and progress on process improvement initiatives to senior leadership, providing data-driven insights and clear executive narratives

Project & Stakeholder Management:

* Lead and own complex, multi-functional transformation projects spanning business process redesign, technology integration, and operating model enhancement - including enterprise-scale agentic AI implementations

* Serve as the primary senior point of contact for Product, Technology, External Clients, Vendors, and Investment teams, providing authoritative guidance on requirements, priorities, and delivery outcomes

* Define and own business requirements, user stories, test strategies, and UAT execution for controlled deployments, ensuring quality and alignment with strategic…