At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the evolution of the Charles River Wealth platform through requirements gathering and project management.
- Company: Join State Street, a leading global custodian bank and asset manager.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, diverse work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to work remotely and engage with cross-functional teams.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the wealth management industry while collaborating with talented teams.
- Qualifications: Experience in business analysis or product management, preferably in financial services.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
We are seeking a Business Analyst to support the evolution of the Charles River Wealth platform by contributing to requirements definition, backlog management, and delivery execution across a range of initiatives. The candidate must have extended knowledge of the Wealth industry, excellent communication skills, hands‑on requirements gathering, modeling and planning capabilities to properly execute roadmaps across multiple development‑level teams. This role will work side‑by‑side with Technical Team Leads and Wealth Product Managers to oversee the assignment, execution, and delivery of initiatives that enhance the CRIMS Wealth platform. Additionally, the candidate will work closely with other areas of the organization such as professional services, technical implementation services, relationship managers, support, and operations teams to ensure the administration and tooling meets both internal and external stakeholder needs. This role will drive definition and delivery of functional and non‑functional requirements for our platform to ensure optimal operation of the product suite of offerings. The candidate will assist PMs and BAs in managing their product backlogs, ensuring engineering teams are taking full advantage of their allotted capacity. This role will also provide subject matter expertise to the development resources within the Engineering department.
Responsibilities
- Gather requirements from internal & external parties (design, engineering, partners, vendors, etc.) and create initiatives and manage deconstruction and delivery of the features/functions critical to the wealth/Privates’ market, prioritized based on company objectives and strategies.
- Lead the design, resourcing, and execution of the administration and utilities strategic initiatives across multiple development teams.
- Create and manage cross‑team initiatives that leverage resources from many different teams and expertise – including engineering, business, QA, support, and cloud operations.
- Be able to and willing to present to a wider internal & external audience for reviews and decision making.
- Contribute to the development of the Wealth roadmap and work hand in hand with team leads, PMs, and BAs to ensure progress according to plan.
- Ensure the delivery, documentation, and training of the platform’s deliverables.
Qualifications
- Experience in product management or business analysis for software systems.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, product management, business administration, finance or equivalent, and/or other work experience in a technical setting.
- Experience in Financial Services / Wealth Management is required.
- Experience working with remote teams.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- High motivation and the ability to take initiative, set priorities and perform tasks with minimal guidance.
Business Analyst, Charles River Development, Assistant Vice President in London employer: State Street Corporation
At State Street, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. As a Business Analyst in our Charles River Development team, you will benefit from extensive professional growth opportunities, competitive compensation, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Our location provides a vibrant environment where you can thrive alongside industry leaders in the Wealth Management sector, making a meaningful impact on our cutting-edge platform.
