Senior Associate, Alternative Investments Business Transformation Specialist

Responsibilities

• Assist in writing business requirements and executing test scripts
• Perform data analysis and reconciliation required for testing and validation of new functionality
• Assist in the execution of the governance framework over transformation globally
• Monitor the implementation of new functionality to ensure effectiveness and track issues and bugs to resolution
• Track and communicate changes that impact operational teams, including report instructions, new products, enhancements, etc.
• Coordinate and liaise in creation of training materials
• Preparation/documentation of process flowcharts
• Compile and analyze performance metrics of newly implemented initiatives
• Assist preparation of materials to be presented for new functionality to senior management and the organization
• Build strong, long-term relationships throughout State Street organization

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in accounting, finance, or economics
• 2+ years of experience working within an investment firm in a technology, front office or software related role
• Strong written, communication, and presentation skills, including the ability to liaise with and influence senior subject matter experts
• Must have strong organizational skills
• Must demonstrate sense of ownership and accountability for work
• Ability to multi-task and work within tight deadlines
• Works collaboratively, and builds effective working relationships & promotes teamwork
• Strong interpersonal, quantitative and analytical skills and a high proficiency with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, JIRA, Confluence.