Business Analyst

1 month ago


London, United Kingdom State Street Full time

What we are looking for

As a leader in investment management technology solutions, Charles River continues to expand its offerings, specifically in the portfolio management /construction space. Reporting to a Product Manager, the Business Analyst will interact with clients – gathering requirements, providing documentation to detail these including workflows etc. assisting pre-sales team and providing implementation team with guidance on new features to ensure projects are on a successful path.

Why this job is important to us

The team you will be joining is a part of Charles River Development (CRD), that became a part of State Street in 2018. CRD creates enterprise investment management solutions for large institutions in the areas of institutional investment, wealth management, asset owner and alternative managers. We have created the first open front-to-back platform - State Street Alpha, that was launched in 2019. Join us if delivering next generation software solutions using emerging technologies sounds like a challenge you are up for.

Business Analyst – Portfolio Risk and Analytics

The Business Analyst will be responsible for synthesizing market requirements and working with the development team to deliver industry leading solutions. The Business Analyst will also work closely with the operations team who run the service – making sure their needs are part of the resulting solution. Finally, the B.A. will interact with clients – gathering requirements, providing documentation to detail these including workflows etc. assisting pre-sales team and providing implementation team with guidance on new features to ensure projects are on a successful path. The Business Analyst is a pivotal role at Charles River helping drive product strategy, design, and development to meet market demand. The Business Analyst will develop client relationships that will help drive the detailed requirements for this new offering. Working with the product development team, the Business Analyst will define and prioritize the requirements and validate the resulting work.

What you are responsible for

Working in a dynamic, fast-paced (agile) environment, apply expertise in specific product areas to deliver a high-quality product  Gather requirements for the products –Research, document and prioritize product requirements  Interact with clients: presenting new features, gathering feedback.  Partner with development to implement and refine features  Assist QA with feature validation  Partner with the documentation team to ensure accurate and complete product documentation  Provide client beta testing support  Assist implementation and support to resolve escalated client issues  Work with the product manager in understanding the market needs  Prioritize and maintain the product backlog and items committed to forward roadmap by PM 

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role: 

Ability to develop and deliver complex commercial software to demanding clients.  Strong ability to drive results and execute amid ambiguity. The ability to innovate and problem solve is critical.  Proven ability to successfully lead teams and functions with a track record of setting realistic yet challenging goals. Instills a strong sense of purpose while also developing a highly engaged team.  Communicates, collaborates, and influences effectively with internal and external clients. Can articulate the product vision, roadmap, and capabilities in a clear, concise, and compelling way.  Engages and energizes the product management/engineering organization to drive towards successfully meeting client and market needs.

Education and Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree in mathematical finance or business Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a similar role within Investment Management Good understanding of financial investment products across asset classes including derivatives Understanding of investment management workflows highly desirable Prior industry experience with portfolio risk and analytics, either with risk vendor or an asset management firm Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), good interpersonal skills, ability to gather and understand requirements in the financial sector Proven organizational skills with attention to detail Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Flexibility with schedule and ability to work beyond regular business hours Demonstrated planning and scheduling skills Ability to work on multiple initiatives simultaneously and deal with the inevitable surprises that are part of a dynamic environment

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, investments 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 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, experience 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 www.StateStreet.com/careers 


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