Transaction Management Implementation Analyst, Assistant Vice President

State Street•Quincy, MA

7d•$90,000 - $157,500

About The Position

State Street’s Alpha Strategy and Implementation Services Team is seeking a Client Implementation Analyst to support its comprehensive front-to-back client servicing platform. The role facilitates end-to-end integration for clients across asset classes, including equities, fixed income, derivatives, bank loans, and repurchase agreements. The analyst drives cross-operations projects, configures the Alpha platform for client workflows, and supports implementation from project scoping and requirements definition through testing, migration, and post-go-live activities. The position also works with Operations, Technology, business stakeholders, external clients, and portfolio managers to streamline processes, mitigate risk, and improve client migration capabilities. Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Requirements

At least 5 years of industry experience with front-, middle-, and back-office integration, functionality, and electronic trading platforms.
Strong understanding of Transaction Management Middle Office services and operating models.
Subject matter expertise in standard financial services static data as it applies to middle-office trade processing.
Strong knowledge of financial instruments and asset classes, including equities, fixed income, derivatives, and structured products such as TBAs and repos.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills, with attention to detail and organization.
Ability to independently troubleshoot and gather supporting evidence.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and prioritize work accordingly.
Expertise in Microsoft Office, including Visio, Project, and PowerPoint.
Competency in SDLC and Agile methodology and tools such as JIRA, Rally, and RTC.
BS degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or Engineering.

Nice To Haves

Understanding and prior experience with industry utilities such as DTCC CTM, DTCC Alert, FX Connect, other Middle Office vendor applications, and messaging protocols such as XML and SWIFT.
Ability to create visual dashboards using tools such as Microsoft Power BI.
Ability to effectively use Microsoft Copilot and other AI/Agentic tools.

Responsibilities

Oversee due diligence to understand client requirements and operational environments.
Identify gaps in operating models and design client solutions, including trade and architecture flows, operational processes, and business system functionality.
Manage implementation and onboarding plans, including project timelines, conversion strategies, and post-go-live activities.
Analyze post-go-live change requests, collaborate with stakeholders to define solutions, supervise testing, and oversee deployment to production.
Drive delivery of cross-operations, high-priority projects through typical project phases.
Work with external clients and portfolio managers to configure the Alpha platform for client-specific workflows.
Initiate and scope projects, define plans, and manage stakeholder expectations for successful delivery.
Lead business analysis and requirements definition, and support testing and migration to the live environment.
Maintain detailed project plans and task lists using JIRA or similar tools, including progress monitoring, reporting, and quality assurance.
Build and manage relationships with project sponsors and stakeholders in Operations, Technology, and the business, while balancing competing priorities.
Work with Operations business units to assess and streamline processes to mitigate risk, cost, and service issues and generate efficiencies.
Collaborate with other teams to share approaches, develop best practices, and improve capabilities for migrating clients.
Travel domestically and/or internationally as required.

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 family care responsibilities.
Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
Incentive compensation, including 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.
Vibrant employee networks.