Who we are looking for.

We are looking for a business analyst with demonstrated experience of writing business requirements and standards. The role will work with across a number of product teams within Alpha Data Services to document their business requirements. The role includes the build out of standard product documentation across three practice areas.

Why this role is important to us?

The team you will be joining is a part of a global, cross-divisional group supporting State Street Alpha. State Street Alpha redefines the common definition of ‘alpha’ to mean powering better performance and outcomes at every point on the investment life cycle. State Street Alpha is the market leading, first open platform from a single provider that connects the front, middle and back office. It harmonizes data, technology and services across trusted providers to help our clients better manage their businesses. Join us if making your mark in an ever-changing, increasingly complex, and competitive industry is a challenge you are up for. 

Responsibilities  

• Support the Data Control & Governance, Data Integration and Reporting & Visualization practice area teams to gather and document business requirements.
• Work with the practice area teams to develop their standard product documentation.
• Centralise the raising of business requirements and dependencies on our IT partners.
• Maintain a log of all requirements, using standard workflow tooling.
• Work with the practice areas to develop regular newsletters to communicate new product features and changes.
• Manage stakeholder communication across multiple teams and levels.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong documentation skills are essential.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience of business analysis within data management, asset management or financial services.
• Experience working in Agile environments (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Solid understanding of financial markets and asset classes.
• Ability to work across teams and silos to problem solve and achieve required outcomes.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Front, Middle and Back Office domain knowledge.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, computer science, data science, or a related field.
• Experience in data analysis or data management within asset management or financial services.
• Strong understanding of financial instruments (equities, fixed income, derivatives).
• Prince2, PMP or equivalent project management qualifications.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.

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, investments 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 locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Program to help 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, experience 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 the 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 program 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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