Alternative Investments Business Transformation Specialist, Senior Associate

Overview

Senior Associate needed for the Alternative Investments Transformation team. This role will work closely with Alternative Investments technology, various internal and external stakeholders in a varied and challenging role. Candidates must be well-organized, deliver projects on time, demonstrate strong initiative, perform well under pressure, and work on multiple diverse assignments.

• Assist in writing business requirements and executing test scripts
• Perform data analysis and reconciliation required for testing and validation of new functionality
• Assist in the execution of the governance framework over transformation globally
• Monitor implementation of new functionality to ensure effectiveness and track issues and bugs to resolution
• Track and communicate changes that impact operational teams, including report instructions, new products, enhancements, etc.
• Coordinate and liaise in creation of training materials
• Prepare and document process flowcharts
• Compile and analyze performance metrics of newly implemented initiatives
• Assist preparation of materials to present new functionality to senior management and the organization
• Build strong, long-term relationships throughout State Street organization

• Excellent communication skills
• Creative problem-solving and analytical skills to build solutions for investment teams
• Outstanding influencing skills to unify and collaborate with varied teams
• Initiative, self-motivation, and ability to work independently
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Sense of urgency when performing tasks and projects; ability to respond to shifting priorities
• Effectively communicate progress and escalations
• Team player yet display individual ownership of tasks

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in accounting, finance, or economics
• 2+ years of experience working within an investment firm in a technology, front office, or software related role
• Strong written, communication, and presentation skills, including ability to liaise with and influence senior subject matter experts
• Strong organizational skills
• Demonstrate sense of ownership and accountability for work
• Ability to multitask and work within tight deadlines
• Collaborative work style and promote teamwork
• Strong interpersonal, quantitative and analytical skills and high proficiency with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, JIRA, Confluence
• Preferred experience in Alternative Investments

$52,000 - $94,120 Annual (range applies to primary location as specified; may differ if candidate works elsewhere).

Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, including retirement savings plan (401K) with company match, insurance coverage (basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and optional additional coverages), paid time off (vacation, sick leave, short-term disability, family care responsibilities), Employee Assistance Program, incentive compensation (performance-based awards), and eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success. We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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.

Job : R-777670