Private Markets It Business Analyst, Assistant Vice President

Who we are looking for As a Technology Business Analyst within Global Technology Services at State Street, this individual will collaborate closely with business and technology stakeholders in the implementation of technical solutions.
This role will be responsible for leading an agile team that maintains and enhances a Java-based software application supporting Private Markets services.
Why this role is important to us State Street's Alternatives division is responsible for the administration and servicing of private market investments and other unique financial entities.
Given the demanding nature of our work, we maintain a policy of sustainable pace to ensure our high standards of quality and the longevity of our team technology function, Global Technology Services (GTS), is vital to State Street and is the key enabler for our business to deliver data and insights to our clients.
We're driving the company's digital transformation and expanding business capabilities using industry best practices and advanced technologies such as cloud, artificial intelligence and robotics process automation.
We offer a collaborative environment where technology skills and innovation are valued in a global organization.
We're looking for top technical talent to join our team and deliver creative technology solutions that help us become an end-to-end, next-generation financial services company.
Join us if you want to grow your technical skills, solve real problems and make your mark on our industry.
What you will be responsible for As Private Markets IT Business Analyst,Assistant Vice President you will Core Responsibilities Lead and facilitate agile ceremonies for the development team, ensuring effective collaboration between business stakeholders and technical teams Maintain customer relationships and gather business/system requirements through facilitated meetings with end users Analyze current processes to identify gaps and improvement opportunities within the Private Markets software platform Decompose complex business concepts into clear functional requirements that can be understood by stakeholders (end users, developers, testers) Develop conceptual modeling and process workflows to illustrate current and future states Create and maintain detailed business and functional requirement documents Facilitate the business prioritization of feature requests and break these into small, manageable deliverables Provide clear documentation that can be distilled into automated tests for new and existing functionality Review test cases and coordinate testing efforts, including user acceptance testing Work closely with business, QA, and developers to ensure practical solutions are delivered on schedule Lead end-to-end SDLC activities, participating in technical design and architecture reviews Education & Preferred Qualifications Requirements 5-7 years experience in business analysis or related role, preferably in financial services Previous experience with SCRUM-like planning cycle and story writing Strong understanding of agile development methodologies Experience with database management systems and SQL querying Demonstrated aptitude for solving complex business problems Ability to work both independently and as a core team member with QA, developers, and business leads Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and Visio for documentation and modeling Preferred Qualifications Prior experience in private markets, alternative investments, or fund administration Knowledge of Java-based applications and development lifecycle Experience with UI/UX design principles Project management experience or certification Advanced MS Office skills Banking/Finance industry domain knowledge Experience with Jira Agile Project Management Software Business Analysis/Project Management certifications Technical Skills Hands-on experience with Visio for process modeling Understanding of SQL and data analytical functions Experience with requirements management tools Familiarity with UI development technologies is a plus 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.
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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.
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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.
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