Project Manager/Business Analyst, Vice President (Finance)

Project Manager/ Business Analyst, Vice President

Who we are looking for

The Fund Connect team seeking a Project Manager / Business Analyst, Vice President to be a service leader to manage the implementation of solutions for clients internally and externally.

The successful candidate will coordinate the solution deployment across various product lines and stakeholder priorities including technical & infrastructure upgrades, business priorities and compliance mandates. In addition, for specific project, this candidate will also create detailed business and functional requirements (constructing client solutions, workflow charts and diagrams) and work through the SDLC and deployment of such solutions. This position will create, manage and execute project release plans; track milestones and team accountability for deliverables.

The individual will interface between Fund Connect teams, product owners, business analysts, operations, development, QA, infrastructure teams and senior management working cross-functionally across various levels of the organization. The successful individual in this role will apply their project management, communication, business analysis and teamwork skills to make a strong impact for both the growing Fund Connect platform and our clients.

Why this role is important to us

The Fund Connect team is a part of State Street Global Markets (SSGM) which provides owners and managers of institutional assets need research, trading, securities lending, and innovative portfolio strategies. As the investment research and trading arm, SSGM's number one goal is to enhance and preserve our clients' portfolio values by applying technology, optimizing trading, and linking asset classes and markets across the world.

The specific product Fund Connect is State Street's market-leading global electronic trading platform for

Money Market Funds, Primary Market ETFs, Liquidity Instruments, and Investment Funds. Fund Connect provides efficiencies to the entire pre- and post-trade lifecycle across multiple asset classes. This role resides within the Fund Connect Business Solution Team, who provide Business Analysis, Project Management, and Product Management.

Join us if you are a service leader with strong organizational skills and are up for challenge.

Project Management / Business Analyst, Vice President, you will

What you will be responsible for:

• Project Manage in hybrid Agile and Waterfall methodology with focus on delivery
• Coordinate and track the project deliverables to ensure we are meeting product initiative set forth in the business roadmap.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with many different team members across the business and technology areas. Facilitate and perform reviews of the project plan to ensure key timelines are sufficiently met and that there is consistency in the communication to project partners and senior managers.
• Work with GlobalLink & Global Markets product managers, business SMEs, clients and other stakeholders to create detailed business requirements and define functional requirements including constructing client solutions, workflow designs/specifications, diagrams and screen mockups.
• Work closely with the development and QA teams to ensure timelines are clear to all parties. Critical project management information shared during strategy, design, development, and release meetings.
• Develop a deep understanding of existing Fund Connect infrastructure, data-models and database architecture
• Deliver high-quality, detailed technical documentation business requirements in conjunction with product, technical & business teams including workflow diagrams, GUI definition and screen mock-ups
• Work autonomously with confidence in a fast-moving, complex technical environment
• Build solid relationships with colleagues across multiple functional groups of differing levels of seniority
• Develop and implement Project Management processes and work with groups to define, prioritize, and create detailed project plans and programs.
• Maintain the technology project portfolio to ensure project management processes throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC) are accounted for, tracked and well documented
• Liaise with project stakeholders, both internal and external, on an ongoing basis to ensure stakeholders' expectations are met.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Highly self-motivated with exceptional integrity
• Willingness to learn and eagerness to collaborate as part of a larger team
• Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to any audience
• Display a culture of individual ownership of tasks to and sense of accountability in performing the role
• Ensure that the highest level of the Code of Conduct behavior is displayed
• Support the 'Risk Excellence' culture within the business
• Adhere to limits of delegation and escalation procedures required by your manager so that you comply with internal policies and external regulations
• Confident & clear communicator

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience in project management and business analysis in a financial services environment
• Relevant experience with electronic trading platforms in the Mutual Fund, FX and/or Fixed Income space
• Experience with the implementation of mission-critical financial solutions.
• Ability to convey plans, issues and concerns to clients and team members in a clear, logical, and concise manner.
• Ability to influence key decision makers both internally and externally.
• Strong time management skills including the ability to manage multiple projects in parallel.
• Strong problem solving/analytical skills.
• Ability to work autonomously with confidence in a fast-moving, complex technical environment
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Financial services industry experience (Equities, FX, Fixed Income)
• Advanced skills with MS Office suite (including Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Teams) and Atlassian suite (JIRA, Confluence)
• Demonstrated skill driving results with imperfect information

Are you the right candidate? Yes!

We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don't necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.

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 by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Programs 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 perspectives 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.

Salary Range:
$110,000 - $177,500 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.

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