Business Analyst, Assistant Vice President

State Street; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm in Cheltenham is seeking a Business Analyst, Vice President, to lead complex technical business analysis efforts. The role involves managing cross-functional collaboration to drive strategic initiatives, performing advanced data analysis, and developing functional specifications. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in technical business analysis with strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

Generous medical care

Insurance and savings plans

Flexible Work Programs

Development programs and educational support

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in technical business analysis.
• Strong technical background in data modeling and automation.
• Experience with software development lifecycle and agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead collaboration to align business objectives with technical solutions.
• Guide systems and flow analysis for process improvements.
• Drive evaluation of complex workflows to ensure compliance.

Skills

Data visualization proficiency

Technical expertise in data modeling

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Information Systems, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Data visualization tools

Job description

Overview

Who we are looking for

State Street Global Technology Services (GTS) – Program Office is seeking a skilled and proven Business Analyst, Vice President to play a key role in leading complex technical business analysis efforts to drive strategic initiatives and process improvements across the organization. This technical role focuses on advanced requirements analysis, data-driven decision-making, and the development of comprehensive functional specifications to support critical business objectives. The ideal candidate will be an excellent leader to produce results in a timely manner. They will also be able to develop efficient strategies and tactics.

What you will be responsible for

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional collaboration across teams and disciplines to drive alignment between business objectives and technical solutions.
• Oversee dependency mapping efforts to manage interdependencies at an organizational level, ensuring project success and strategic alignment.
• Guide systems and flow analysis to identify high-level inefficiencies and opportunities for improvements.
• Drive evaluation of complex workflows and processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance standards.
• Champion process and flow optimization efforts through advanced visualization and stakeholder communication.
• Leverage deep knowledge of financial products to provide strategic insight into system and process improvements.
• Conduct in-depth technical and business analysis to identify trends, insights, and requirements.
• Translate high-level business requirements into detailed technical specifications and functional documentation.
• Perform complex data analysis and modeling to support business strategy and decision-making.
• Design and implement advanced reporting solutions, data models, and dashboards to provide actionable insights.
• Collaborate with IT and development teams on system integration and enhancements.
• Conduct end-to-end testing of technical solutions, ensuring alignment with requirements and functionality.
• Identify opportunities for process automation and optimization, leveraging technical expertise to recommend solutions.

Qualifications

What we value

• Advanced proficiency in data visualization tools and Excel.
• Strong technical background in data modeling, systems integration, and business process automation.
• Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC), agile methodologies, and working with IT teams.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in technical business analysis, with advanced expertise in data analysis and requirements gathering.

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

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

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.