IT Business Analysis, AVP

State Street•Boston, MA

1d•$80,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

State Street is seeking a Business System Analyst for a user/client-facing role within a collaborative, team-driven environment. This position involves business demand analysis and solution design, working closely with an IT development team throughout the entire development lifecycle, from brainstorming and prototyping to development, testing, and production. The role requires solid financial knowledge, strong analytical and interpersonal skills, and good time management. This position is based in Boston, MA, USA, and will interact with State Street clients and business users globally.

Requirements

Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills
Presentation skills
Team player
Good grasp on Word/power point/Visio
5-8 years’ experience of analyst role, driving software development projects/agile rooms, financial or data research industry
Major in Financial or IT related, or both
Fluent verbal & written English communication and strong interpersonal skills
Good understanding of software development
Profound knowledge of financial products.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Team player; detail oriented and self-motivated to drive work to proceed with minimal supervision
Multiple tasking ability. good time organizational skills to manage project priorities
Enthusiasm in work with good self-learning ability
Good tech skills; database tools/SQL

Nice To Haves

Participation in agile development working model.
CFA certified
Experience in working on Platforms such as Murex/Global One/Summit/Calypso and similar products

Responsibilities

Work with external client and internal business users to gather and understand user demands.
Analyze and explore business workflow and possible business scenarios; review and evaluate existing business model and future process or solution.
Accomplish BA relevant artifacts (e.g. functional specification, user stories, wireframe model/data mapping, user guide) to accurately capture user and system requirements.
Identify, solve or escalate potential issues and risks during development life cycles.
Collaborate with other roles/teams to deliver consistent and timely results with high quality.
Establish and maintain strong network relationships with internal/external counterparties.
Organize and drive meetings.
Participate in agile development team as the Product Owner/Business Analyst role.

Benefits

Retirement savings plan (401K) with company match
Insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages
Paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities
Access to our Employee Assistance Program
Incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards
Eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans
Inclusive development opportunities
Flexible work-life support
Paid volunteer days
Vibrant employee networks