Business AnalystThe Business Analyst (B.A.) will be responsible for synthesizing market requirements for trading in the order management and commission management space and working with the development team to deliver on them. The B.A. will also work closely with the support and implementation teams to assist clients with onboarding trading solutions or customizations whenever solution in product does not exist yet.
Finally, the B.A. will interact with clients – gathering requirements, providing documentation to detail these including workflows etc. assisting pre-sales team and providing implementation team with guidance on new features to ensure projects are on a successful path.The B.A.
is a pivotal role helping drive product strategy, design, and development to meet market demand. The B.A. will develop client relationships that will help drive the detailed requirements for this new trading product features.
Working with the product development team, the B.A. will define and prioritize the requirements and validate the resulting work.Responsibilities:Working in a dynamic, fast-paced (agile) environment, apply expertise in front office trading product areas to deliver a high quality CRIMS productGather requirements for new trading features, research, document and prioritize product requirementsInteract with clients: presenting new features, gathering feedback.Partner with development to implement and refine featuresAssist QA with feature validationPartner with the documentation team to ensure accurate and complete product documentationProvide client beta testing supportAssist implementation and support to resolve escalated client issuesWork with the product manager in understanding the market needsPrioritize and maintain the product backlog and items committed to forward roadmap by PMSkills, Experience & Qualifications Required:Advanced degree in mathematical finance, business or engineeringMinimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role within Investment Management technology space preferredGood understanding of front office financial products and trading venues across all asset classesUnderstanding of front-office investment management workflows highly desirableExcellent communication skills (verbal and written), good interpersonal skills, ability to gather and understand requirements in the financial sectorProven organizational skills with attention to detailStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsFlexibility with schedule and ability to work beyond regular business hoursDemonstrated planning and scheduling skillsAbility to work on multiple initiatives simultaneously and deal with the inevitable surprises that are part of a dynamic environmentSalary Range:$80,000 - $140,000 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.