Lead Business Analyst, SWIFT / Financial Messaging - Vice President

Lead Business Analyst, VPThe Lead Business Analyst, VP will act as the link between a client/business and IT teams to define and create interfaces between applications to solve business challenges and design the right solutions for our clients. In this position you will serve as subject matter expert in the analysis of business requirements and interface mapping specifications while utilizing our in house tool suite to produce an end state solution.You will collaborate with subject matter experts, technical teams and key stakeholders across the business to ensure that the delivered solutions match customer requirements. STT has Transformation targets that will allow us to promote a more strategic environment.

Key focus themes are automation of manual processing, elimination of process waste, bespoke and fragmented processing as well as workload productivity.You will be responsible for:Identify compile, analyze and document interface mapping requirements and business requirements that accurately and thoroughly reflect business needs.Take defined requirements and create interface mapping definitions within specific business tool sets. Thoroughly test and document mapping specifications, workflows and testing of the interface created.Gathering of business/system requirements by facilitating user/client meetings, interviewing users, and researching and resolving issues.Support ongoing project management- including progress monitoring, reporting and quality assurance throughout the projectAware of Agile process is strongly recommended (RTC, story writing, Scrum and/or Kanban)Document business requirements using clear, concise language consistent with the methodology framework.Participate in special projects, e.g., conducting research, collecting and providing requested data, etc.Provide day-to-day leadership to the team performing business analysis and data mapping, including work allocation, quality oversight, issue resolution, and delivery accountability across client and platform initiativesSupport monthly production deployment activities to ensure stable and timely releasesParticipate in ad-hoc coordination meetings with our global teams in China and India as requiredCo-ordinate delivery across functional areas to deliver solutions, standardizing and driving product development where possibleAnalyze and explore workflows and possible strategic scenarios; review and evaluate existing business model and future process or solutionIdentify, solve or escalate potential issues and risks during development life cyclesCollaborate with our cross regional roles/teams to deliver consistent and timely results with high quality. Work closely with on-shore and off-shore team members including business analysts, product owners, developers and QA personnelThese skills will help you succeed in this role:Good understanding of business systems, financial industry, and system development lifecycle methodologies to support projects through their life cycle, with the emphasis on the analysis stage.Deep knowledge of front office systems, middle office and data managementExcellent analytical and interpersonal skillsAbility to communicate, and collaborate across business and technical teamsExcellent time management and organization skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing prioritiesAbility to think creatively and strategically with a focus on achieving outcomesExperience with writing stories and requirements to support micro-servicesProduct Owner role experience using Agile MethodologiesExperience with detailed mapping and transaction transformation requirementsEducation & Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree or minimum of 14+ years of experience as an interface mapping analyst or business analystTransaction management experience is required.Experience with State Street Transformation tools ISVC, IDW and DEH is a big plus.Working knowledge of Listed Securities, Bank Loans, OTC Derivatives, FX and Cash trade processing is a big plus.Experience with Capital Markets (Equity, FI, Money Markets, Short Terms, Listed Derivatives, FX and Cash products) and Middle Office Servicing is required;Experience with Middle Office and Back Office processing and additionally experience with Trade Order Mgmt Systems is beneficialIndividual must have extensive detailed SWIFT Market Practice knowledge of inbound and outbound SWIFT messages with detailed understanding of Financial Messaging: SWIFT (ISO 7775/15022/20022)Good understanding of Industry standard messaging Formats : AVRO, JSON, XML, FPML, SWIFT MT950/MT940, MX - CAMT53Experience or understanding of Kafka Messaging, MQ, SFTP is a big plus.Good understanding of BPNM Diagrams (Workflows) is a big plus.Ability to analyze and initiate new concepts and functionality in a changing environment and ability to obtain pertinent information by research, interaction with clients/users.Demonstrated skill in the implementation phase of large and complex projectsExperience or understanding of SQL/database query skills is a big plusSTT(State Street) specific understanding of flows and processes is preferredProactive and target driven in achieving successful implementation of projects within defined timelineMultiple tasking ability.

Good time organizational skills to manage project prioritiesTeam player, detail oriented and self-motivated to drive work to proceed with minimal supervisionMS Office ProductsSalary Range:$110,000 - $188,750 AnnualThe 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.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.