Senior Business Analyst & Project Manager, AVP - Corporate Functions Technology

State Street • Quincy, MA

7h • $80,000 - $140,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst & Project Manager within Corporate Functions Technology to lead Internal Audit Transformation initiatives that modernize audit execution, enable data‑driven assurance , and improve risk coverage through process optimization, technology enablement, and automation . In this role, you will help shape AI‑enabled solutions that strengthen audit quality , improve consistency , and drive operational efficiency across the end‑to-end audit lifecycle. This role blends deep business analysis expertise with disciplined project delivery . You will lead requirements discovery , process and workflow design , backlog readiness , and end‑to-end execution across multiple concurrent initiatives. Working closely with audit leadership , audit SMEs , technology and platform partners , you will ensure solutions are clearly defined, delivered on plan, aligned with governance expectations, and ready for adoption.

Requirements

• Strong business analysis discipline , including requirements elicitation, workflow modeling, and structured documentation
• Proven project management rigor across planning, execution, governance, and issue management
• Ability to manage complex, cross‑functional initiatives with multiple stakeholders and dependencies
• Structured problem‑solving skills to translate complex audit and risk challenges into actionable delivery plans
• Clear, concise communication with senior leaders, auditors, and technology partners
• Strong governance mindset , with attention to controls, documentation, approvals, and compliance expectations
• Demonstrated ability to influence, align and partner effectively with stakeholders
• Continuous improvement mindset , with interest in digital and AI‑enabled ways of working
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems , or a related field
• Experience auditing or supporting assurance activities in large, complex organizations
• 7+ years of experience in business analysis, project management, or transformation delivery
• Demonstrated success delivering cross‑functional initiatives with formal governance and reporting
• Familiarity with digital, data‑driven, or AI‑enabled workflow solutions
• Proven ability to manage requirements, plans, risks, and stakeholder communications in parallel

Nice To Haves

• Experience with workflow and delivery tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, Visio)
• Experience preparing executive‑level status reporting or steering committee materials
• Background supporting large‑scale transformation or modernization programs

Responsibilities

• Business Analysis & Solution Design Partner with Internal Audit leadership and audit teams to document current‑state processes , identify pain points , and define transformation opportunities across process, technology, data, and operating model dimensions
• Lead end‑to-end requirements discovery for AI‑enabled audit capabilities ; translate audit objectives and user needs into clear, actionable business and functional requirements , including epics, features, user stories, acceptance criteria, testing scenarios and implementation run books
• Design future‑state workflows for audit planning, risk assessment, anomaly detection, engagement execution, and reporting
• Facilitate structured workshops and walkthroughs to align stakeholders on data definitions, lineage, reporting requirements, and key decisions
• Ensure requirements are testable, traceable , and aligned to measurable audit and business outcomes
• Plan and deliver multiple concurrent transformation initiatives from initiation through implementation and stabilization
• Monitor and manage budgets, forecasts, and resource plans for assigned initiatives
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans , including milestones, dependencies, delivery timelines, and resource forecasts
• Establish and execute delivery governance , including steering committee updates, decision logs, budget tracking, and standardized communications
• Manage cross‑functional delivery teams and vendors , coordinating release planning, environment readiness, change control, and cutover activities
• Proactively manage risks, issues, decisions, and action items , driving resolution and escalating as needed to protect delivery outcomes
• Support change management and rollout planning to ensure successful adoption of new processes and tools
• Coordinate training plans, job aids, pilot rollouts, and feedback loops in partnership with audit and technology teams
• Track adoption, usage, and success metrics , and recommend iterative enhancements based on outcomes and user feedback
• Prepare leadership updates , steering committee materials , and governance forum content
• Contribute to operational readiness and transition planning , including post‑implementation stabilization

Benefits

• Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our 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 (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level