Who we are looking for

We are seeking a Business Analyst to support the Data Platform at Charles River Development (CRD). This role focuses on translating business and client needs into clear, high‑quality requirements that enable solutions supporting Front Office and Middle Office workflows.

The Business Analyst will work within the Market Data Interface module as part of a collaborative, feature‑focused delivery team. The role involves close partnership with product management, engineering, external data vendors, and internal stakeholders to define, prioritize, and validate requirements throughout the software development lifecycle. This position offers direct exposure to leading global providers of security and market data, supporting industry‑critical data products and integrations. Strong communication skills and comfort working across both financial and technical domains are essential for success.

What you are responsible for

Drive Product Development & Lifecycle

• Apply a strong understanding of business requirements and workflows to help shape effective and scalable product solutions.

• Analyze business workflows and client data needs to define clear, detailed functional and non‑functional requirements.

• Elicit, document, and refine business and technical requirements, including user stories, use cases, and acceptance criteria.

• Partner closely with product managers, clients, and engineering teams to clarify scope and translate requirements into implementable solutions.

• Support backlog refinement and sprint planning by ensuring requirements are well defined, prioritized, and ready for development.

• Participate in Agile ceremonies to provide requirement clarification and support delivery execution.

• Support testing, beta programs, and release activities by validating delivered outcomes against documented requirements.

•  Collaborate with documentation teams to ensure accurate, consistent, and user‑friendly product materials.

Be the Data Interface module expert

• Own vendor market data interfaces, including reference data, pricing, and corporate actions.

• Design, maintain, and govern data mappings across systems and sources.

• Use data analysis tools to validate, reconcile, and analyze data to ensure accuracy and consistency across integrated platforms.

• Monitor and continuously improve data quality across trading, portfolio management, risk, and reporting platforms.

• Investigate data issues, perform root‑cause analysis, and drive remediation in collaboration with cross‑functional teams.

• Support and continuously improve data validation and reconciliation processes to increase efficiency and accuracy.

• Provide analytical insights and recommendations to internal and client‑facing teams.

Engage and Influence Stakeholders

• Build strong cross‑functional relationships to understand data needs and deliver effective solutions.

• Act as a primary point of contact for data‑related questions, analysis, and issue resolution.

• Support the timely delivery of changes that enable accurate, reliable client data.

• Collaborate with Professional Services, Implementation, Support, Operations, and Relationship teams to align processes, expectations, and outcomes.

Education and Preferred Qualifications

Education

• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Computer Science, or Business Administration is required, with preference given to candidates who have specialized in Finance.  

• MBA preferred, especially in Finance, IT, or related fields.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in software development, business analysis, or financial technology roles within the Financial Services industry.

• Strong understanding of Capital Markets, with preference for experience across global securities markets and the end‑to‑end trade lifecycle.

• Experience supporting data integrations across modern data platforms, including structured data flows between upstream sources and downstream systems.

• Solid understanding of cloud‑based enterprise platforms in a SaaS deliver model, preferably with hands‑on experience.

• Proven experience working within Agile delivery frameworks such as Scrum or Kanban, with practical use of tools like Jira.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional, remote, and globally distributed teams.

• Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to operate effectively in fast‑paced, dynamic environments.

• Experience with Security Reference Data management is a strong plus.

• Industry‑recognized certifications related to FinTech, Capital Markets, Securities, or Agile/Scrum practices are preferred.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, including the ability to reconcile conflicting or incomplete data.

• Ability to translate business needs into clear application requirements and comprehensive functional and technical specifications.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including strong writing skills to clearly summarize and present complex information.

• Demonstrated planning, prioritization, and organizational skills in a fast‑paced environment.

• High level of motivation and initiative, with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.

Why this role is important to us

You will join the Charles River Investment Management Solution (CRIMS) and State Street Alpha team, playing a key role in building a cutting-edge, end-to-end investment management platform that serves the global financial community. Your contributions will directly shape the future of Market Data Interface, enabling seamless data integration to serve front, middle, and back-office system data needs.

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 in location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Program to help you match your needs. And 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 perspective 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.

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About State Street

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. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions 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.

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