Business Analyst, Globallink Digital - Vp

Business Analyst, GlobalLink Digital

Who we are looking for:

Responsible for working with GlobalLink & Global Markets stakeholders to build out GL Pay product within GlobalLink Digital. Manage GL Pay work streams coordination with business units, individual product team SMEs, development, quality assurance, external clients and core corporate functions on a daily basis.

Why this role is important to us:

The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Global Markets (SSGM). When owners and managers of institutional assets need research, trading, securities lending and innovative portfolio strategies, they turn to SSGM business unit. As our onboarding and operations service partner, the COO has embarked on a transformational effort to add low-code automation tools to drive optimization of our processes and service levels.

Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for:

• Work with GlobalLink & Global Markets product managers, business SMEs, clients and other stakeholders to create detailed business requirements and define functional requirements including constructing client solutions, workflow charts, report specifications, diagrams and screen mockups.
• Work closely with the development and QA teams to ensure timelines are clear to all parties. Build out shared strategy, design, development, business specifications and release meetings.
• Administration of system documentation including product development schedules, release schedules, bug tracking, etc. Monitor project progress by tracking activity, resolving problems, publishing progress reports, and recommending actions.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with many different team members across the business and technology areas. Facilitate and perform reviews of the project plan to ensure key timelines are sufficiently met and that there is consistency in the communication to project partners and senior managers.
• Ensuring that when features are delivered they meet the requirements.

What we value:

• Display a culture of individual ownership of tasks to embed a clear individual sense of accountability in performing the role
• Ensure that the highest level of the Code of Conduct is displayed in your behaviour
• Provide appropriate management information as required to support business unit decision making
• Support the ‘Risk Excellence’ culture within the business
• Adhere to limits of delegation and escalation procedures required by your manager so that you comply with internal policies and external regulations

Education & Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong communication skills
• Direct experience in the electronic trading of financial instruments, including but not limited to corporate FX, FX workflow, settlements, Swift messaging and settlement instructions.
• 7+ years of business analysis, project management or product management experience
• Advanced skills with MS Office suite (including Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and Atlassian suite (JIRA, Confluence)
• Knowledge and understanding of trading transfer protocols including FIX, SWIFT and experience in implementing API-based solutions
• Excellent prioritization and resource management skills.
• Demonstrated skill driving results with imperfect information.
• Strong communication, organization and interpersonal skills.
• Financial services industry experience. Specifically, with electronic trading of FX and post-trade settlements.
• Electronic Trading System Workflow and User Experience design experience a plus.
• Detail oriented and self-motivated.

About State Street

What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Salary Range:

$100,000 - $167,500 Annual

The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

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