State Street
Alpha Professional Services Practice Analyst, AVP
China · Work style not stated · Full time
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- EmployerState Street
- LocationChina
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
Job Description
Who we are looking for:
State Street Alpha Services team is looking for experienced leaders to drive our Data Collection, Configuration and Conversion practice across the Alpha platform. We’re looking for professionals with experience across front and middle office operating models, business analysis, data management and project management disciplines.
The Conversion Lead works directly with program leaders across the life span of the implementation often in partnership with other leads/analysts as needed. Activities range from cost estimation, scoping requirements and engaging with clients and internal workstream leads to facilitating data collection and adapter set up process, organizing and leading conversion events (dry run, dress rehearsal, go live). Ensuring a smooth transition to BAU working across the different business units and managing the end to end Operational Readiness workstream is also part of the Practice. The individual will be expected to coordinate and manage the activities of those involved in the implementation(s) and the conversion events themselves which could be up to 10-15 individuals located in different time zones.
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Why this role is important to us:
The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Alpha Services, launched in 2019. Alpha is the growth strategy for State Street and we’re investing in and delivering on innovative next generation solutions.
Join us if delivering next generation infrastructure, using emerging technologies like public cloud, microservices, snowflake and AI are what you are up for.
What you will be responsible for:
- Assists and coordinates the deliverables of conversion planning and testing in order to meet the milestones working under the guidance of a senior resource
- Supports the process to create data maps to show the flow from legacy systems to the in-house system using existing functionality and processes
- Works on the data conversion development lifecycle and methodology including requirements analysis, solution design, client acceptance, timeline creation, implementation, unit testing, deployment tools, and maintenance
- Leads and assists on issue resolution and gap closure in terms of data provided or discrepancies in data between legacy presentation and the future state model based on the feedback provided
- Participates and supports conversion events which includes some weekends and off hours
- Serves as part of the conversion team which will include interactions with client and internal business units
- Works on data analysis and data conversion and with business leads on training, question resolution and assessing user needs and change recommendation
- Assists or manages the runbook to ensure all activities go off as planned for the lead up and any conversion event
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role
- Excellent Communication Skills with ability to effectively run meetings and collaborate across teams and functions
- Ability to work in a high paced environment, be flexible, follow tight deadlines, organize and prioritize work. Weekend and night work required if needed.
- Ability to proactively identify potential issues and drive resolution.
- Leadership and effective management skills
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of relevant Financial Industry Experience required, preferably Investment Management, Asset Management
- Experience in implementation of large client onboardings with complex architecture, multiple teams and functionalities.
- Experience in Migration of data into Front office and middle office systems.
- Experience working across teams using Jira and Confluence
- Exposure to CRIMS or any other front office systems is preferred
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Access skills, as well as Microsoft Project or other project management software experience
- Solid understanding of Data Warehouses and Databases including SQL
- High Level knowledge or experience in Capital markets including Middle & Back Office, Securities, Bank Loans, IBOR / ABOR, Transaction Mgmt or system knowledge of CRIMS, RKS, SSCD, PAM, Portia, WSO, Eagle, Eagle Star or other is expected.
- Experience owning initiatives / projects related to Middle & Back Office Client On boarding
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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