State Street
Alpha Investment Accounting, Pricing and Corporate Actions Implementation Direct
State Street, Quincy, Massachusetts, us, 02171
Overview State Street Alpha brings together our clients’ requirement for real-time data and intelligence across the investment cycle to help them make better decisions and deliver growth for their clients. Alpha gives clients access to the complete investment cycle. We are the partner who can help them streamline and improve their day-to-day operations – freeing them to focus on innovation and growth.
Read all the information about this opportunity carefully, then use the application button below to send your CV and application. The State Street Alpha Middle Office Product Implementations team is looking for a qualified leader with strong experience in Investment Accounting, Pricing, and Corporate Actions, as well as implementation best practices, system flows and business architecture to execute client implementations of the industry’s first ever front-to-back client servicing platform. The successful candidate must be highly organized and able to move seamlessly between multiple implementations and manage and build a high performing team of workstream leads and analysts. This individual will be responsible for managing and overseeing the due diligence, solution design, implementation/onboarding, and successful execution of all Alpha Middle Office Implementations tied to the Investment Accounting, Pricing and Corporate Actions workstream. What You Will Be Responsible For
Provide guidance to teams on technical analysis and advice to clients (internal and external) on current and future state data-centric operating models. Emphasize and drive the need for standard artifacts within the team to be leveraged as “controls” and “tollgates” within the implementation framework tied to Cash and FOS. Work with leadership on cost and budget management tied to implementation resources and create necessary efficiencies through better output from our teams via training and augmenting certain roles from vendor partners. Ensure that teams have knowledge of analysis best practices and document data mappings from source systems involved in the solution, where applicable. Drive improvements in the Project Plans with tightened governance of interdependent tasks across workstreams and within workstreams. Work with Product teams on implementation requirements and ensuring they are on the Product roadmap for timely delivery. Ensure adherence to standards and minimize customizations by thorough review of client requirements with implementation leads. Provide resourcing timely to new implementations or live client change management demands. Lead service definitions and pre-sales initiatives when called upon. Consolidate application design for a global strategic model. Display a culture of ownership and accountability within the team and promote leadership behaviors; encourage cross-pollination within and across service families to promote the ONE Alpha Middle Office Product Implementation team. What We Value
Strategic thinker with strong business analysis and planning skills; able to identify and interpret wider-ranging issues with a “Big picture” understanding. Understanding of Operations processes and procedures and ability to partner with cross-functional services teams. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, written and oral; confident in interaction with clients and senior stakeholders and executive leadership. Experience designing new solutions by analyzing requirements, studying system capabilities, and writing detailed business requirements; strong interest in the underlying detail of the analysis. Ability to communicate complex analysis and insights to senior stakeholders and business leaders, both verbally and in writing. Education & Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in technology, finance, business or equivalent Minimum 15 years related experience in financial services technical projects Knowledge of financial service industry – IBOR, Investment Accounting, Pricing and Corporate Actions Knowledge of SDLC methodologies and implementation standards Additional Requirements
Domestic and/or international travel and flexible working hours may be required (i.e. weekend working and extended hours on occasion, linked to client assignments and project deadlines). About State Street 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. Work, Live and Grow.
We make all efforts to create a great work environment. 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. Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility.
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. State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Job ID: R-767749 Seniority level
Not Applicable Employment type
Full-time Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries: Financial Services, Investment Banking, and Investment Management
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Read all the information about this opportunity carefully, then use the application button below to send your CV and application. The State Street Alpha Middle Office Product Implementations team is looking for a qualified leader with strong experience in Investment Accounting, Pricing, and Corporate Actions, as well as implementation best practices, system flows and business architecture to execute client implementations of the industry’s first ever front-to-back client servicing platform. The successful candidate must be highly organized and able to move seamlessly between multiple implementations and manage and build a high performing team of workstream leads and analysts. This individual will be responsible for managing and overseeing the due diligence, solution design, implementation/onboarding, and successful execution of all Alpha Middle Office Implementations tied to the Investment Accounting, Pricing and Corporate Actions workstream. What You Will Be Responsible For
Provide guidance to teams on technical analysis and advice to clients (internal and external) on current and future state data-centric operating models. Emphasize and drive the need for standard artifacts within the team to be leveraged as “controls” and “tollgates” within the implementation framework tied to Cash and FOS. Work with leadership on cost and budget management tied to implementation resources and create necessary efficiencies through better output from our teams via training and augmenting certain roles from vendor partners. Ensure that teams have knowledge of analysis best practices and document data mappings from source systems involved in the solution, where applicable. Drive improvements in the Project Plans with tightened governance of interdependent tasks across workstreams and within workstreams. Work with Product teams on implementation requirements and ensuring they are on the Product roadmap for timely delivery. Ensure adherence to standards and minimize customizations by thorough review of client requirements with implementation leads. Provide resourcing timely to new implementations or live client change management demands. Lead service definitions and pre-sales initiatives when called upon. Consolidate application design for a global strategic model. Display a culture of ownership and accountability within the team and promote leadership behaviors; encourage cross-pollination within and across service families to promote the ONE Alpha Middle Office Product Implementation team. What We Value
Strategic thinker with strong business analysis and planning skills; able to identify and interpret wider-ranging issues with a “Big picture” understanding. Understanding of Operations processes and procedures and ability to partner with cross-functional services teams. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, written and oral; confident in interaction with clients and senior stakeholders and executive leadership. Experience designing new solutions by analyzing requirements, studying system capabilities, and writing detailed business requirements; strong interest in the underlying detail of the analysis. Ability to communicate complex analysis and insights to senior stakeholders and business leaders, both verbally and in writing. Education & Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in technology, finance, business or equivalent Minimum 15 years related experience in financial services technical projects Knowledge of financial service industry – IBOR, Investment Accounting, Pricing and Corporate Actions Knowledge of SDLC methodologies and implementation standards Additional Requirements
Domestic and/or international travel and flexible working hours may be required (i.e. weekend working and extended hours on occasion, linked to client assignments and project deadlines). About State Street 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. Work, Live and Grow.
We make all efforts to create a great work environment. 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. Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility.
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. State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Job ID: R-767749 Seniority level
Not Applicable Employment type
Full-time Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries: Financial Services, Investment Banking, and Investment Management
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