Business Analyst, Charles River Development, Officer

Charles River Development; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

State Street is seeking a Technical Business Analyst to lead roadmap execution for foundational UI capabilities within the Charles River and Alpha Platforms. The role requires 4+ years in technical product management, specializing in Web UI, component frameworks, SaaS, and enterprise-scale architecture.

You will gather requirements for core web components, desktop containers, and UI services, collaborating closely with engineering, architecture, and security teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• MBA or advanced technical degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect and refine business and functional requirements from stakeholders to ensure server framework capabilities meet performance, scalability, and compliance.
• Lead product discovery and translate complex infrastructure needs into clear product requirements and roadmaps.
• Engage with engineering and QA daily to ensure timely delivery of key projects.
• Promote a smooth developer experience, ensuring platform services are intuitive and well-documented.

Skills

React

UI components

APIs

Azure cloud

Security/compliance

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

MBA

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking a Technical Business Analyst to lead roadmap execution for foundational user interface capabilities within the Charles River and Alpha Platforms. This role is ideal for a candidate with 4+ years of technical product management experience in Web UI and component framework development using latest user interface technologies, SaaS platform and infrastructure software development, and enterprise-scale architecture. You will be responsible for gathering requirements and performing business analysis for the key projects for core functionality such as core Web components, desktop containers, and key UI core services. This is a highly technical role requiring close collaboration with engineering, architecture, and security teams to ensure our platform is scalable, secure, and aligned with the evolving needs of our product ecosystem.

Why This Role Is Important to Us

You will join the Platform UI Framework team within the Charles River Investment Management Solution (CRIMS), a market-leading SaaS platform that powers front-to-back investment workflows for some of the world’s largest financial institutions. As we scale our platform, your talent will be critical in evolving our infrastructure to support modern development practices, improve operational efficiency, and enable rapid innovation across the organization.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Collect and refine business and functional requirements from various stakeholders, including clients, engineering, architecture, security, and operations to ensure the server framework's capabilities meet performance, scalability, and compliance.
• Lead product discovery and technical deep dives, translating complex infrastructure needs into clear product requirements and actionable roadmaps.
• Engage with engineering and QA members daily to ensure timely delivery of key projects
• Promote a smooth developer experience, ensuring platform services are intuitive, well-
• Become subject matter expert in coverage area and provide feedback that helps shape the product roadmap and growth strategy
• Support sales, professional services, and support on their activities to enhance client experience and future growth

Qualifications

Recommended Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• MBA or advanced technical degree preferred.

Experience

• 4+ years of experience in technical product management, platform engineering, or infrastructure strategy within a SaaS environment.
• Deep understanding of UI technologies such as React, desktop interoperability, UI component design systems, API technologies, and authentication technologies.
• Proven track record of working with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-impact platform capabilities.
• Strong technical acumen with the ability to engage deeply with engineers and architects.
• Experience with Azure cloud services and enterprise security/compliance requirements.
• Experience in financial services or other regulated industries is a plus.
• Experience with Atlassian products (Jira, Confluence) for Agile project management and collaboration.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking skills.

Supervisory Responsibility

Individual Contributor Team Lead Manager of Managers

Travel

May be required on a limited basis

Working Arrangements

Employees are expected to work from the office 4 days a week.

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 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 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 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 the 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 StateStreet.com/careers

Job ID: R-799277