Lead Business Analyst - Investment Accounting / Middle Office - Business Services - # 3

State Street•Princeton, NJ

About The Position

The Lead Business Analyst will help define product strategy deliverables, design end-to-end solutions, lead project requirements through the software development lifecycle, and support implementation of enhancements to meet strategic objectives for the Investment Accounting platform. The role works with stakeholders across Product, Technology, Operations, and Client teams to bring product enhancements and services to a client-ready state. The position is part of State Street Alpha Services Product team. It requires deep domain knowledge in Investment Accounting and IBOR platforms, expertise in requirements definition and solution design, and experience managing project delivery through the development lifecycle. The role also contributes to the product roadmap using client requests, partner feedback, and market trend analysis, and assists with adopting AI processes to improve product management functions and delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or information systems.
At least 15 years of financial services experience, including practical application in product management and development.
Demonstrated product management, business analysis, or relevant operations experience as part of product development initiatives.
Proven Investment Accounting subject matter expertise in one or more of accounting, security valuation, cash management, and corporate actions/income.
Comfort presenting to and interacting with key stakeholders, including clients.
Strong communication, interpersonal, decision-making, and negotiation skills.
Ability to influence and collaborate across organizations and stakeholders to reach common goals.
Organized, with the demonstrated ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Deep domain expertise, strong business analysis and analytical/problem-solving skills, and business/industry knowledge.
Practical experience with Agile/SDLC development.
Demonstrated teamwork and leadership, an ownership mindset, and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Manage and lead requirements definition and solution design for strategic product development initiatives within the Investment Accounting platform.
Ensure requirements and design solutions are considered at both component and end-to-end levels and are effectively documented.
Gain consensus with stakeholders across Product, IT, Operations, and Client teams on end-to-end solution designs and requirements.
Drive product enhancements through the development lifecycle to meet timeline and cost commitments.
Use business judgment to identify impediments and issues and provide practical, high-impact options to resolve them.
Use client requests, partner feedback, and market trend analysis to contribute to the strategic product roadmap.
Assist with adopting AI processes to improve product management functions and delivery.

Benefits

Retirement savings plan (401(k)) 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 family care responsibilities.
Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
Eligibility for annual performance-based awards, with 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.