Who we are looking for

State Street is looking for an experienced IT Business Analyst to join Prime Services Equity Swap Technology team in Boston, Massachusetts to closely collaborate with our business partners across project workstreams.  The Prime Services Equity Swap team is responsible for data integration with up- and downstream system applications including: swap trading and hedge book management.  The role requires System Analyst to work in a collaborative, team-driven environment to implement a front-to-back platform solution and design.  The candidate should have product level knowledge of Total Return/Portfolio Swaps.

Due to the role requirements this job needs to be performed primarily in the office with some flex work opportunities available.

What you will be responsible for

As a Business Systems Analyst, you will:

Partner with internal business users to analyze platform requirement and prioritize demandWork with agile development teams to build application services for equity swap trading, settlement, and reporting Prepare comprehensive documentation, including functional specification, user stories, wireframes, traceability matrices, user guides and training materialsIdentify, solve or escalate potential issues and risks during development life cyclesCollaborate with other roles/teams to deliver consistent and timely results with high quality;Establish and maintain strong network relationships with internal/external counterparties;Organize and drive meetings. Participate in agile development team as the Product Owner/Business Analyst

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

Knowledgeable in Total Return Swaps, Portfolio Swaps, and/or Synthetic Prime Business.Understanding of Swaps Trading Lifecyle and Regulatory RequirementsExperience with a core Equity Swaps platforms, Swap One, Murex, NuvoPrime preferred.Hands-on with producing Business Analysis Artifacts, including BRD, Functional Flows , test cases.Experience working with all stakeholders in Front Office, Middle Office and Operations.Experienced working on Trading System project implementation and all its major milestones including Analysis, Development, Testing and Release.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills.Strong written and verbal communication skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail.Understanding of the development process/cycle.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Ability to navigate JIRA and Confluence docs.Strong proficiency in SQL for data analysis and reporting.10+ years of experience required

Additional requirements (Good to have)

Participation in agile development working model.CFA certified

Are you the right candidate? Yes!

We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don’t necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.

Why this role is important to us

Our technology function, Global Technology Services (GTS), is vital to State Street and is the key enabler for our business to deliver data and insights to our clients. We’re driving the company’s digital transformation and expanding business capabilities using industry best practices and advanced technologies such as cloud, artificial intelligence and robotics process automation.

We offer a collaborative environment where technology skills and innovation are valued in a global organization. We’re looking for top technical talent to join our team and deliver creative technology solutions that help us become an end-to-end, next-generation financial services company.

Join us if you want to grow your technical skills, solve real problems and make your mark on our industry.

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 by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Programs 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 perspectives 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 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 programs 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.

Salary Range:

$100,000 - $167,500 Annual

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.

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