Alpha Services Optimization & Strategy, Assistant Vice President

Who we are looking forState Street Alpha brings together our clients’ choice of real-time data and intelligence across the investment cycle to help them make better decisions and deliver growth for their clients. We are the partner who can help them streamline and improve their day-to-day operations, freeing them to focus on innovation and growth.The State Street Alpha Services Optimization & Strategy team is looking for qualified individuals strong experience in documentation creation, project management, analysis, system flows and business architecture to help develop the foundational processes for client engagements and implementations of the industry’s first ever front-to-back client servicing platform. The successful candidate must be highly organized, detail orientated and be able to move seamlessly between multiple projects and changing client requirements.The Alpha Services Optimization & Strategy role will be responsible for creating foundational processes and documentation, contributing to the due diligence, solution design, implementation/onboarding, and post-go-live efforts for several simultaneous client implementations. The role will include working on solutions not only for specific clients, but also as part of the core Alpha platform that will be leveraged across all Alpha clients.What you will be responsible forCreate repeatable and scalable processes, procedures, and artifacts related to Front-to-Back client engagements and implementationsCritically analyze and build upon existing collateral with a focus on continuous improvementOversight of key client deals to help ensure successful conversion of services, analyzing bespoke requirements and comparing against other Alpha implementations and industry standardsChampion best practices and drive adoption across the organization, working with cross-functional teams to ensure all angles are considered as part of the solutionManage central databases across many dimensions that support Front-to-Back CapabilitiesBecome a product and platform subject matter expert (SME) on State Street’s Front-to-Back platformEducation & Preferred QualificationsState Street considers all disciplines when hiring for a job and seeks out candidates who demonstrate the following:Previous consulting experience strongly preferredBachelor’s degree or above. 5 – 10 years of financial industry experience across front office functionality along with middle (IBOR) and back office systems, services and data domains.Experience integrating with other industry software providers to promote platform interoperability (i.e. Bloomberg PORT, CRD, BRS Aladdin, SimCorp Dimension, Factset, Fidessa Minerva, Eze Software, etc.) (all portfolio management platforms) A results-oriented individual with the persistence and patience necessary to work effectively with a wide range of internal and external constituentsProven ability to handle multiple priorities and lead team effortsStrong analytical, interpersonal, written, and oral presentationsStrong problem solving and project management skillsExpert in MS Office including MS Visio and PowerPointAbility to work in a fast-paced, deadline orientated, globally structured team-based environmentSalary Range: $80,000 - $140,000 AnnualThe 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.Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.For a full overview, visit .About State StreetAcross the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.Discover more information on jobs at StateStreet.com/careersRead our CEO StatementJob Application Disclosure:It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.SummaryLocation: Boston, Massachusetts; Berwyn, PennsylvaniaType: Full time