Alpha Account Services North America Implementation Data Lead, Vice President at State Street in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Who we are looking for

State Street Alpha End to End Product Solutions Implementation team is seeking a versatile individual with strong client relationship, data analysis, and leadership skills to help clients navigate the account configuration data aspects of the converting onto the Alpha Platform. The successful candidate must possess skill in complex business and data analysis with expertise in data mapping, requirements gathering and documentation; excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills; a proven ability to gather and interpret client data and data requirements is a must. These skills will enable the candidate to liaise between business/implementation and technology teams specializing in Front Office, Middle Office & IBOR. Strong collaboration skills are a must.

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining is a part of State Alpha that provides asset owners and managers access to the essential financial tools they need to deliver effective investment solutions. From core custody, accounting, fund administration and shareholder recordkeeping, to complete operations solutions and servicing for alternative assets like OTC derivatives, private equity and real estate, Alpha tools help our clients make better investment choices and act on growth opportunities.

Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for

As a Alpha Account Services Implementation Data Lead, Vice President you will

• Provide detailed data analysis and advice to clients (internal and external) on current and future state Alpha F2B data models


• Liaise with stakeholders in order to establish and document implementation requirements specific to in scope services, develop "use cases" to document requirements


• Maintain an excellent working knowledge of the STT F2B product offering to perform subject matter expert activities, consultancy, implementation configuration and demonstrations specializing in Account Configuration and Maintenance


• Perform ongoing data & business requirements analysis to align project expectations


• Analyze and document any derivation, data attribute and data enrichment required for the solution


• Support testing activities and immediate post-production transition with the support of test plan development and test scripts


• Lead individual client implementation data workshops specializing in Front and Middle Office Account Configuration and Maintenance data


• Identify and drive forward on-going enhancements to data collection, enrichment and analysis processes as needed


• Play a lead client facing role in requirement gathering, data analysis, definition and controlling of technical standards and methodologies


• Play leading role in contributing input on data design and new client requirements


• Independently compile, analyze and interpret information related to complex data driven business processes


• Ensure clear, complete and accurate documentation of data requirements and functional features


• Serve as a liaison between Alpha's clients, business users and various IT development and testing teams


• Document project data requirements using clear, concise language, consistent with the appropriate methodologies


• Collaborate with other team members to share best practices, raise issues, develop consistent global processes


• Create common and shared standards across peer group by implementing best practices.


• Display a culture of individual ownership of tasks to embed a clear individual sense of accountability in performing the role.


• Run meetings/workshops to explain and walk through data requirements

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Demonstrated excellence in data analysis, data mapping, data modeling regarding current and future processes, and effective communication


• Ability to analyze entity-relationship diagrams and logical data models to validate design against requirements


• Ability to write SQL code for strong data analysis through queries, data profiling, and data validation exercises


• Familiarity with financial reporting, business intelligence, and data warehousing principles


• Understands BI/reporting tool architecture, functions, and features


• Excellent oral and written communication skills for diverse audiences with excellent facilitation

• Knowledge of data modeling, data governance and controls


• Proven experience with data analysis to meet critical business needs, must display an ability to drive tasks through to completion.


• Proven related financial services experience. Good understanding of State Street businesses.


• Demonstrated record of leading others to achieve goals.


• Strong written and oral communication skills, ability to interact and influence peers, managers and senior leaders.


• Excellent interpersonal, communication, facilitation, presentation and negotiation skills.


• Project leadership and project management skills considered a plus.


• Results oriented ownership mentality.


• Self-motivated, self-assured, and self-managed. Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, MIS, Information Technology, or related


• field of study


• Ability to articulate basic project methodology concepts using either SDLC or Agile


• Ability to write SQL code for strong data analysis through queries, data profiling, and data validation exercises


• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, MIS, Information Technology, or related field of study or equivalent, MBA a plus.

The 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.

Job Application Disclosure:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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