Product Architect and Strategy Alpha TLM, VP

What we are looking for

State Street’s Alpha Services Solutioning and Product Team is looking for an Alpha TLM  Product Architect and Strategy-Transaction Lifecycle Management, Vice President. This qualified individual will develop and deliver product, business solutions and strategy aligned with our Alpha Transaction Lifecycle Management vision. This leader will focus on driving front, middle and back-office service innovations that support and streamline end-to-end integration, servicing and interoperability for our Alpha clients, across our Transaction Management product suite.

Why this job is important to us

State Street Alpha brings together data and capabilities across the investment lifecycle to help our clients make better decisions, grow at scale, and deliver returns for their clients.  We partner with clients to optimize their operations, data, and technology footprint by leveraging the Alpha Platform and outsourced Alpha Services.

The successful candidate must be skilled in analyzing our complex business service flows across front, middle, and back office operating models for our Alpha Clients, with focus on post-trade execution lifecycle product and services. They will define and drive the execution of our long-term business strategy, internal business cases, and TLM product solutions. They will also lead due diligence with our clients and vendors, driving the strategic solution design, TLM product architecture, and business solutions/services, whilst driving program/project execution and reporting.

What you will be responsible for

• Design and implement client agnostic solutions that support and streamline end to end transaction servicing and interoperability for our Alpha clients
• Drive the end to end product design solution for large projects for Alpha TLM; requirements gathering cross platform coordination for optimal design and delivery.
• Understand/drive and execute on Alpha’s strategic plans, business/service architecture within Transaction Management domain
• Establish strong partnerships with project sponsors and stakeholders in Operations, Technology and other product teams within the State Street to influence and coordinate cross-functional business solutions and products, in support of client and business goals
• Act as liaison between business and technology teams to support product demand opportunities as part of the Transaction Management product strategy and development
• Experienced in driving analysis, design and delivery of transactional data and processing platform using Agile practices and processes, with a focus of establishing continuous delivery, culture, and process
• Create detailed and accurate documentation of business requirements, process flows, and project deliverables including project charter deck, architecture diagrams, project tracker, RAID log
• Strong knowledge of existing State Street organizational constructs and teams required, in addition to deep business acumen across middle and back-office systems, functions and services supported at State Street
• Strong industry experiences inclusive of complex business process and instruments best practices across transaction lifecycle –Required working knowledge of financial products Bonds, Equities, FX orders/executions, listed derivatives and others
• Participate in special projects, e.g., conducting research, collecting, and providing requested data, etc.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills including expressing complex ideas and concepts
• Ability to multitask and navigate competing priorities, drive client expectations and deliverables to project milestone dates
• Ability to think creatively and strategically with a focus on achieving outcomes
• Excellent analytical skills, time management and organizational skills – with ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Expertise in MS Office including MS Visio, MS/Project and PowerPoint
• Competency in SDLC & Agile Methodology and tools (i.e. JIRA, Rally, RTC)
• Understanding of Alpha TLM business systems & financial industry to support projects through their life cycle, with the emphasis on the design architect/analysis stage

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• A BA/BS degree in a business including Finance, Economics, Engineering or Computer Science.

• Experienced in driving architecture, design and delivery of transactional data and processing platform using Agile practices and processes, with a focus of establishing continuous delivery, culture and process
• Minimum 7 to 10 years’ experience as an Analyst/Architect lead or related experience, driving solution design and successful executions of complex projects

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:

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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