Alpha - Senior Project Analyst, Strategic Change, Vice President

Alpha – Senior Project Analyst, Strategic Change, Vice President

Pay Competitive

Location London/England

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: R-770876

Who we are looking for
Within Alpha Professional Services in EMEA we are looking for a Senior Project Analyst Alpha Strategic Change who is responsible for performing analysis of complex Change programs across our EMEA clients.

This person should be able to evaluate the requirements of the assigned projects, determining impacted business teams and provide documented analysis to the PM resulting from interactions with BAU SME’s and Clients. Additionally, this person would need to manage and track risks and timelines and source cost estimates for approval.

Why this role is important to us
The team you will be joining is part of a global, cross-divisional group supporting State Street Alpha.

State Street Alpha redefines the common definition of ‘alpha’ to mean powering better performance and outcomes at every point on the investment lifecycle and is the first open platform from a single provider that connects the front, middle and back office.

It harmonizes data, technology and services across trusted providers to help our clients better manage their businesses.

Join us if making your mark in an ever-changing, increasingly complex and competitive industry is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for
As Client Change Management is a key service within Alpha and is increasingly cited by clients as essential to satisfaction, this role will be responsible for identifying requirements, ensuring engagement of impacted parties for solutioning and controlling issue and risk governance for complex Change projects across our EMEA Alpha Clients.

The Service is delivered across all clients and covers complex IT and Business change activities after on-boarding. Projects are serviced end-to-end and include a full range of internal and external drives:

• Product-related change and implementation
• Operating model harmonisation
• Tactical and strategic e2e solutioning
• Regulatory and market change
• Data, system and service upgrades/migrations
• Other client-driven change e.g. demerger activities

To ensure a clear and consistent service, projects typically follow a standard delivery model – although this varies depending on the specifics of the project and the approach taken by the client:

• Requirements
• Solutioning and Impact assessment
• Project Plan and Costs
• Development and Testing
• Operational and IT Readiness
• Implementation
• Hypercare

What we value

• Strong Business Analyst knowledge and experience
• Wide experience in requirements analysis and solutioning of large scale, multi-location projects
• Strong Team Player and Stakeholder Management, including the ability to work collaboratively and to manage priorities as required
• Thoughtful evaluation and delivery of client facing and internal business requirements and services as a result of proficient communication skills
• Profound Business and Servicing knowledge and expertise
• Broad understanding of the State Street Alpha Operating Model and ancillary services
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience
• BA Degree in finance related topic
• Profound knowledge and experience in Middle Office and affiliated areas like Back Office
• Additional knowledge in growing areas like Alternatives, ESG would be welcome

About State Street

What we do. 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 in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Program 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 perspective 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 the 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 program 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.

Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers

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