Alternative Investments Business Transformation Specialist, Senior Associate

State Street Corporation • Boston, MA

124d • $52,000 - $94,120

About The Position

Senior Associate needed for the Alternative Investments Transformation team. This role will work closely with Alternative Investments technology, various internal and external stakeholders in a varied and challenging role. Additionally, candidates must be well-organized and able to deliver projects in a timely manner. Candidates must demonstrate strong initiative, be able to perform well under pressure and be capable of working on multiple, diverse assignments.

Requirements

• 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, and builds effective working relationships & promotes teamwork
• Strong interpersonal, quantitative and analytical skills
• High proficiency with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, JIRA, confluence

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience in Alternative Investments

Responsibilities

• Assist in writing business requirements and executing test scripts
• Perform data analysis and reconciliation required for testing and validation of new functionality
• Assist in the execution of the governance framework over transformation globally
• Monitor the implementation of new functionality to ensure effectiveness and track issues and bugs to resolution
• Track and communicate changes that impact operational teams, including report instructions, new products, enhancements, etc.
• Coordinate and liaise in creation of training materials
• Preparation/documentation of process flowcharts
• Compile and analyze performance metrics of newly implemented initiatives
• Assist preparation of materials to be presented for new functionality to senior management and the organization
• Build strong, long-term relationships throughout State Street organization

Benefits

• Generous medical care
• Insurance and savings plans
• Flexible Work Programs
• Development programs and educational support
• Paid volunteer days
• Matching gift programs
• Access to employee networks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree