Alternative Investments Business Transformation Specialist, Senior Associate at State Street

Senior Associate

We are looking for a senior associate 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. Additionally, candidates must be well-organized and able to deliver projects in a timely manner. Candidates must demonstrate strong initiative, be able to perform well under pressure and be capable of working on multiple, diverse assignments.

Main responsibilities will include:

• 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 the 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
• Preparation/documentation of process flowcharts
• Compile and analyze performance metrics of newly implemented initiatives
• Assist preparation of materials to be presented for new functionality to senior management and the organization
• Build strong, long-term relationships throughout State Street organization

What we value:

• Excellent communication skills
• Creative problem-solving skills and analysis skills to help build solutions for the investment teams.
• Outstanding influencing skills to unify and collaborate with varied teams
• Initiative, self-motivation and the 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
• Be a team player yet display a culture of individual ownership of tasks.

Education & preferred qualifications:

• 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 the ability to liaise with and influence senior subject matter experts
• Must have strong organizational skills
• Must demonstrate sense of ownership and accountability for work
• Ability to multiple task and work within tight deadlines
• Works collaboratively, and builds effective working relationships & promotes teamwork
• Strong interpersonal, quantitative and analytical skills and a high proficiency with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, JIRA, confluence.
• Preferred experience in alternative investments.

Salary range:

$52,000 - $94,120 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.

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