Execution, Financing and Clearing Platform Business Analyst, Assistant Vice President

State Street•Boston, MA

1d•$80,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Platform Business Analyst within State Street Markets’ Execution, Financing and Clearing division advances technology and analytics solutions that improve transparency, intelligence, and execution for clients and internal teams. The role is at the intersection of finance and technology and focuses on using technology and data to create products for State Street’s financing and execution platform. The position calls for strong analytical ability, communication skills, business acumen, and the ability to apply quantitative methods to business challenges and explain results to diverse audiences. The Business Analyst prototypes and iterates on solutions with internal stakeholders and clients, engages clients and prospects through product demonstrations and proofs of concept, and collaborates with technology teams, vendors, and partners to deliver products from ideation through deployment. The role also manages roadmaps and project communications, prepares end-user documentation and training, and maintains governance and risk-management standards throughout solution development. This is a hybrid role with an expectation of four days per week in the office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher.
At least 5 years of experience in quantitative, analytical, or technology roles within the financial services sector.
Exceptional analytical skills and proficiency in Python and SQL programming.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with business leaders and technical teams at all organizational levels.
Ability to deliver results under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
Strong attention to detail, an analytical mindset, and commitment to high-quality outcomes.
Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
Strategic thinking and the ability to influence, collaborate, and engage across organizational levels.
Self-motivation, adaptability, and willingness to tackle new challenges.
Intellectual curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning and development.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing insights and dashboards in business intelligence tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, or Qlik.
Experience in securities financing, including securities lending and borrowing, repo, and collateral management.

Responsibilities

Prototype and iterate on solutions with internal stakeholders and clients to efficiently deliver tailored products.
Engage directly with clients and prospects, conduct product demonstrations, manage proofs of concept, and serve as a subject matter expert.
Collaborate with internal technology teams, external vendors, and partners to deliver products from ideation to deployment.
Manage roadmaps, identify timeline risks, and prepare and communicate project status for appropriate audiences.
Prepare end-user documentation and facilitate end-user training.
Maintain high standards of governance and risk management throughout solution development.
Collaborate and engage with team members in a collegial and professional manner.

Benefits

Retirement savings plan (401K) with company match.
Insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and optional additional coverages.
Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, short-term disability, and leave for family care responsibilities.
Employee Assistance Program.
Eligibility for annual performance-based incentive awards, excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans.
Eligibility for certain tax-advantaged savings plans.
Flexible work programs.
Development programs and educational support.
Paid volunteer days.
Matching gift programs.
Employee networks.