Alternatives Business Transformation, Officer

State Street; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

State Street seeks an officer-level independent contributor for the Alternative Investments Transformation team in New Jersey. You will work with Alternative Investments technology and stakeholders to design solutions for internal operations and clients, delivering projects on time while maintaining organization and initiative.

The role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and the ability to work independently on multiple assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study.
• 3+ years of experience in an investment firm in a technology, front office or software related role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools; Jira and Confluence experience.
• Preferred experience in Alternative Investments.

Responsibilities

• Create, manage and interpret end user requirements and work to meet those needs by working with cross functional teams and follow through to implementation.
• Resolve and elevate project and operational issues in a timely fashion.
• Provide business requirements and analysis to internal and external clients on current and future state operating models.
• Create test and execute documentation to demonstrate newly developed functionality is in line with business use cases.
• Understand and follow all relevant internal policies and procedures, and contribute to best practices.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Creative problem-solving

Initiative

Independent working

Team player

Sense of urgency

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Who We Are Looking For

Officer level independent contributor needed for the Alternative Investments Transformation team. This role will work closely with Alternative Investments technology, various internal and external stakeholders in a varied and challenging role. A good candidate is able to familiarise themselves with existing solutions quickly and design meaningful solutions for our internal operations team as well as the client. Additionally, candidates must be well-organised and able to deliver projects in a timely manner Candidates must demonstrate strong initiative, be able to perform well under pressure and be capable of working on multiple, diverse assignments.

Who We Are Looking For

Officer level independent contributor needed for the Alternative Investments Transformation team. This role will work closely with Alternative Investments technology, various internal and external stakeholders in a varied and challenging role. A good candidate is able to familiarise themselves with existing solutions quickly and design meaningful solutions for our internal operations team as well as the client. Additionally, candidates must be well-organised and able to deliver projects in a timely manner Candidates must demonstrate strong initiative, be able to perform well under pressure and be capable of working on multiple, diverse assignments.

What You Will Be Responsible For

As an Officer in this role, you will

• Create, manage and interpret end user requirements and work to meet those needs by working with cross functional teams and follow through to implementation.
• Resolve and elevate project and operational issues in a timely fashion.
• Provide business requirements and analysis to internal and external clients on current and future state operating models.
• Create test and execute documentation to demonstrate newly developed functionality is in line with business use cases.
• Understand, follow and demonstrate compliance with all relevant internal policies and procedures, as well as provide input to further development of best practices.

What We Value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Excellent communication skills
• Creative problem-solving skills and analysis skills to help build solutions
• Initiative, self-motivation and the ability to work independently
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Sense of urgency when performing tasks and projects; ability to respond to shifting priorities
• Effectively communicate progress and escalations
• Be a team player yet display a culture of individual ownership of tasks.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study.
• 3+ years of experience working within an investment firm in a technology, front office or software related role
• PC Skills – Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc), Jira and Confluence
• Preferred experience in Alternative Investments.

Salary Range

$70,000 - $118,750 Annual

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.

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.

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About State Street

Across 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.

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Job ID: R-786304