Who we are looking for A candidate who can collaborate across STT/CRD products and services, who represents the STT enterprise culture traits and behaviors in order to deliver the Alpha solution to our clients. The Alpha Implementation team in EMEA reports into the Alpha Platform and Solutions team.
Why this role is important to us The team you will be joining is a part of a global, cross-divisional group supporting State Street AlphaSM. State Street AlphaSM 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 Alpha Implementation Solution Design Lead you will:
Explain the State Street Alpha front and middle office integration and architecture in client engagement
Navigate complex client relationships as well as building strong business relationships and managing expectations with client stakeholders
Conduct workflow analysis, data analysis, requirements analysis and creation of documentation to support Alpha implementation efforts
Leverage the pre contract service definition documentation to drive out the detail during implementation including the client specific nuances and touchpoints.
Work with the Business architecture / product leads to define the Client business requirements and solution - translating this to test cases and client specific procedures/ controls as required during the implementation
Provide regular status updates and supporting project management reports as directed
Drive consensus and optimization of project solutions in alignment with client needs, project milestones and STT priorities
Owns cross-project effort estimations and solutioning
Execution of the Alpha solution through the program implementation
What we value
Leadership and ability to bring together teams across different levels and disciplines within the organization
Strong critical thinking, problem solving, decision making and relationship management skills
Strong ability to quickly learn new front office tools and data sources
Meticulous attention to detail placing high value on accuracy and client readiness
Flexible, able to adapt to changing priorities in an Agile and informal setting
Ability to work in a fast-paced, globally structured and team-based environment, as well as independently
The Enterprise Culture traits and behaviors - Choose to own it, Break through Silos, Deliver results through integrity, Do Better Every Day, Care for colleagues, clients and community
Additional Requirements
Ability to travel to client site +/-60% domestic and/or international
Education & Preferred Qualifications
Degree qualified with a financial or analytical discipline preferred, or relevant experience within the financial services industry
