Alpha Transaction Lifecycle Management Implementation Lead, Vice President

State Street; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global custodian bank is seeking a professional for End-to-End Client Implementation within Trade Lifecycle Management. The role requires strong analytical skills and extensive experience in financial functions, contributing to successful client projects and operational governance.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Development programs

Educational support

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in front, middle, and back-office functions.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools.
• Experience with electronic trading platforms like Charles River is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage client requirements, gaps, and open items via the Implementation ARIAD log/JIRA.
• Serve as the central contact for TLM workstream matters, providing expertise and solutions.
• Monitor workstream progress, highlight risks and achievements.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Problem Solving

Organizational

Reconcilement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Visio

Project

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview:

This role focuses on End-to-End Client Implementation of Trade Lifecycle Management (TLM) for Front and Middle Office implementations. It involves applying best practices using standard artifacts and partnering within the Operational Governance framework.

Responsibilities:

1. Understand the client implementation operating model for TLM.
2. Document the scope of Products and Workflows using standard artifacts like CSRs and FSOMs.
3. Manage client requirements, gaps, and open items via the Implementation ARIAD log/JIRA.
4. Define and maintain the client-specific project plan based on the standard project plan.
5. Coordinate with Alpha Transaction Management teams (TIER and CDIS) for Products and Workflows.
6. Serve as the central contact for TLM workstream matters, providing expertise and solutions.
7. Collaborate with CRIMS Professional Services to ensure alignment of Products and Workflows.
8. Sign off on TIER, CDIS, Testing, and Operational Governance functions.
9. Ensure Analysis, Development/Configuration, Testing, and Conversion tasks are complete before go-live.
10. Monitor workstream progress, highlight risks and achievements.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of Listed and Unlisted products and middle office services.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize.
• Experience analyzing complex client use cases.
• Organizational and reconcilement skills.

Qualifications:

• 8-12 years of experience in front, middle, and back-office functions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or Engineering.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Visio, Project, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with electronic trading platforms like Charles River is a plus.

Additional info:

Potential travel to other sites.

About State Street:

State Street is a leading custodian bank, asset manager, and provider of financial services, supporting clients worldwide with investment servicing, data & analytics, research, trading, and management.

Our culture:

We foster a positive work environment with competitive benefits, development programs, and educational support to help employees grow.

Our values:

We value diversity, inclusion, and social responsibility, actively engaging with communities and supporting our employees’ work-life balance.

State Street is an equal opportunity employer. Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers