State Street Alpha Service Architecture team is seeking a versatile individual with strong business and data analysis skills for development and support of Client Implementations of State Street’s Front to Back offering. The successful candidate must possess skill in complex data analysis with expertise in identifying patterns and themes, the ability to create a precise summary of the data findings, and documentation of findings; excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills. Strong collaboration skills are a must.
Why this role is important to us
The team you will be joining is a part of Alpha and focuses on the implementation of Clients onto the Front to Back platform. The platform gives asset owners and managers access to the essential financial tools they need to deliver effective investment solutions. From core custody, accounting, fund administration and shareholder recordkeeping, to complete operations solutions and servicing for alternative assets like OTC derivatives, private equity and real estate, the tools help our clients make better investment choices and act on growth opportunities.
Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.
What you will be responsible for
As a Alpha Account Services Client Implementation Data Analyst, Officer you will
Provide detailed data analysis to clients (internal and external) on current and future state Alpha F2B data configurations
Liaise with stakeholders in order to establish and document configuration requirements specific to in scope services, develop standards based on in scope services
Maintain an excellent working knowledge of the STT F2B product offering to perform subject matter expert activities, consultancy, implementation configuration and demonstrations specializing in Account Configuration and Maintenance
Perform ongoing data analysis to align to project expectations
Analyze and document any derivation to the model and propose enhancements to the solution
Support testing activities and immediate post-production transition with the support of test plan development and test scripts
Lead individual client implementation analysis efforts specializing in Front and Middle Office Account Configuration and Maintenance
Identify, drive forward and evolve current Account Services data analysis model ,as needed
Play leading role in contributing input on product offerings and responsible for problem solving and issue resolution as they arise
Independently compile, analyze and interpret information related to complex business processing
Ensure clear, complete and accurate documentation of user requirements and functional features
Serve as a liaison between Alpha’s clients, business users and various IT development and testing teams
Document project requirements using clear, concise language, consistent with the appropriate methodologies
Collaborate with other team members to share best practices, raise issues, develop consistent global processes
Create common and shared standards across peer group by implementing best practices.
Display a culture of individual ownership of tasks to embed a clear individual sense of accountability in performing the role.
Run meetings/workshops to explain and walk through data requirements
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role
Ability to analyze entity-relationship diagrams and logical data models to validate design against requirements
Familiarity with financial reporting, business intelligence, and data warehousing principles
Understands BI/reporting tool architecture, functions, and features
Ability to translate data analysis in to the story the data is telling
Excellent oral and written communication skills for diverse audiences with excellent facilitation
Education & Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, MIS, Information Technology, or related field of study
5+ years’ experience data analysis or client reporting
Ability to write right code (SQL, Pytho, etc) for data analysis to create scale
Additional requirements
Flexible working hours is required (i.e. frequent late shift to accommodate US hours (till 11pm), weekend working and extended hours on occasion, linked to client assignments and project deadlines.)
Candidate must be self-motivated postive, adaptable and show initiative.