Alpha Services Strategy & Execution Lead, Vice President

Full-time - Senior

Princeton, NJ

About the position

The Strategy & Execution Lead - Solution Design at Alpha Services is responsible for overseeing the strategy, business analysis, and multi-team interactions related to the execution of strategic product programs. This role involves collaborating with Subject Matter Experts in the Alpha Middle-Office space to ensure new product developments are client-ready, ultimately helping clients optimize their operations and technology footprint.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and leadership of all analysis, scoping and management of solution design for specific strategic product development within the Alpha Services client implementation programs.
• Coordinate with the Solution Lead on CRD with the Alpha Services Program to ensure solutions are well thought out and documented effectively.
• Coordinate with the Alpha documentation team for proposed solutions of functionality within the overall Alpha Services Strategic Product program.
• Oversee the impediments with stakeholders, drive program progress, and escalate risks, issues and solutions.
• Drive the implementation of project changes and interventions to achieve program goals.
• Structure and build quantitative and qualitative/conceptual analyses that support Solution reviews and improve end state design.
• Apply strong business judgment to surface implications and practical, high impact options.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years financial services experience including Product Management, Strategy, Strong Business Analysis or Operations experience.
• Proven Middle-office depth with one of the following or more: Accounting, Reconciliation, Corporate Actions, Performance Measurement and Attribution.
• Comfort presenting to and interacting with State Street clients.
• Proven leadership and business analysis skills.
• Proven strong communication, interpersonal, decision-making and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively with all levels of management.
• Ability to influence and work collaboratively across multiple organizations to reach common goals.
• Organized with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong skills in Microsoft Office and able to use advanced features of PowerPoint and Excel.
• Sharepoint, project management and reporting automation skills.

Benefits

• Generous medical care, insurance and savings plans.
• Flexible Work Program to help match your needs.
• Development programs and educational support to help reach full potential.
• Paid volunteer days and matching gift program.