Alpha Business Integration Lead, VP (Finance)

Job Description

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 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. The goal is to ensure every program will be delivered successfully and add the highest possible value to the organization.

Who we are looking for

Within Alpha Client Implementations we are looking for an APAC Business Integration Lead to interact with the Client and our internal Operations Teams from Service Definition to Go Live. The role will be client facing, including interaction with program team and the wider STT teams including senior management.

What you will be responsible for

The Alpha Business Integration Lead is responsible for ensuring all change or deviations to our standard operating model throughout the implementation lifecycle are production ready and the service team responsible for delivery of the service have the proper procedures and controls in place. The role is supported by a project management office and business analysts and covers functional and operational preparedness for our Front to Back model.

The remit includes Analysis and Assessment activities, Program Management, Governance, testing and parallel activity support, reporting and stakeholder management.

As Business Implementation Lead you will

• Acts as link between the Client and our Operational teams to successfully prepare and deliver into business as usual when the project ends.
• Support Operational Readiness leads, to document the dependencies and go live criteria within the workstream plans
• Prepare our operations teams and the client by documenting and leading Production Parallel Validation Exercise (PPVE)/ Day In The Life (DITL) with the support of the program team
• Plan and document a Production Parallel approach including success criteria for exit.
• Act as a point of escalation post conversion in support of operations teams and program support
• Support challenge on deviation from the standard Alpha proposition
• Leverage influence across business areas and project team members to drive successful validation exercises in line with end to end testing
• Partner with all relevant corporate functions, businesses and stakeholder to ensure effectiveness of the activities and expectations management.
• Raise Risks, Issues, and Defects effectively within the program, assess impacts and drive solutions
• Support robust testing plans and ensure new product development flows properly end to end in the Alpha model
• Assist with the management of project schedules and deliverables
• Partner with implementation and support to resolve escalated client issues

What we value

• Keen awareness and appreciation for teamwork and collaboration; this role will require the candidate to be adept/effective at interpersonal interactions to introduce and

influence change within the organization.

• Leadership and ability to bring together teams across different levels and disciplines within the organization.
• 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

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in Program or Operational Delivery ideally in the financial services
• Strong understanding of financial markets and investment management processes, including back office functions
• Degree qualified with a financial or analytical discipline preferred, or relevant experience within the financial services industry
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools, familiarity with Jira and clarity is a plus
• Knowledgeable in one or more CRD functional financial areas strongly desired
• Background in complex instruments such as bank loans or derivatives
• Working knowledge of pricing, portfolio valuation, security master

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 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

Salary Range:
$110,000 - $177,500 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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