Alternatives Product Business Analyst – Hedge– Assistant Vice President

State Street•Boston, MA

About The Position

The Alternatives Product organization is seeking a qualified leader to lead alternatives projects, primarily within Hedge. The role requires experience in alternative asset classes and program or project management to manage complex business transformation and technology development. It interacts directly with business, technology, product, and senior-management stakeholders. The successful candidate will execute Alternative development programs, use AI technology in project documentation, facilitate governance and reporting, and contribute as a product owner or business analyst on agile development programs. The role also collaborates globally to share approaches and improve delivery capabilities, and applies knowledge of the firm's strategy, business, processes, and architecture to solution design and development.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or related experience.
Minimum of 5–8 years within the Alternative industry.
Experience implementing AI process solutions.
Working knowledge of SDLC, Jira, Clarity, and other development-related tools.
Highly proficient in AI.
Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects or implementations amid changing client requirements.
Ability to organize, prioritize, balance tasks, and manage time effectively.
Strong communication skills and ability to develop clear business requirements and project documentation, such as use cases and business requirement documents.
Ability to facilitate working groups and large discussions to build common understanding and drive decisions.
Strong presentation skills for internal and external stakeholders, including client interaction.
Ability to support decision-making with facts and data, and distill complex information into concise, actionable insights for senior management.
Demonstrate the 'Risk Excellence' culture and a high level of Code of Conduct.
Experience interacting with and presenting status and strategy reporting to senior management.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of or experience leading projects related to the financial services industry.

Responsibilities

Lead and/or execute specified Alternative development programs, with a focus on Hedge, in partnership with client-facing, product, global delivery, and technology teams.
Use AI technology to manage project documentation, including business cases, requirements, and development plans.
Facilitate program governance, including policy compliance, best practices, oversight of issues and risks, and audit and compliance items for program reporting.
Participate as a product owner or business analyst on agile development programs, including prioritization, epic and story creation, status tracking, execution meetings, issue escalation and resolution, testing, and implementation.
Collaborate globally across business units to share approaches, develop best practices, and improve team capabilities to deliver new capabilities or better serve clients.
Manage project status meetings and ensure complete, accurate reporting and updates for senior management and key stakeholders on issues, risks, progress, and accomplishments.
Apply knowledge of the firm's strategic plans, business, processes, and architecture during solution design and development.

Benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional insurance coverage
Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, short-term disability, and family-care responsibilities
Employee Assistance Program
Eligibility for annual performance-based incentive awards, except certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans
Eligibility for certain tax-advantaged savings plans
Inclusive development opportunities
Flexible work-life support
Paid volunteer days
Employee networks