Alternative Investments Business Transformation Specialist, Senior Associate

Main Responsibilities

• Aid in writing business requirements and executing test scripts
• Perform data analysis and reconciliation for testing and validation of new functionality
• Execute the governance framework over transformation globally
• Maintain oversight of the implementation of new functionality to ensure effectiveness and address issues and bugs
• Coordinate and develop training materials
• Prepare and document process flowcharts
• Analyze performance metrics of newly implemented initiatives
• Support the preparation of materials for senior management and the organization
• Build strong, long-term relationships within the State Street organization

What We Value

• Excellent communication skills
• Creative problem-solving skills and analytical abilities to assist investment teams
• Outstanding influencing skills to unite 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
• Effective communication of progress and escalations
• Team player yet displays 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
• Strong organizational skills
• Demonstrate sense of ownership and accountability for work
• Ability to multitask and work within tight deadlines
• Works collaboratively, builds effective working relationships, and promotes teamwork
• Strong interpersonal, quantitative, and analytical skills and high proficiency with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, JIRA, confluence