Data Operations, Officer

State Street; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Flexible work programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

State Street is seeking an Officer to lead data analysis and governance across Global Delivery. You will partner with Operations, Technology and Product to shape data solutions and drive delivery initiatives in a complex investment services environment.

The role requires strong analysis, governance, and communication skills, with experience in SQL, Power BI, Collibra, and related tools. A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in data roles are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, MIS, IT or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in data analysis, Operations, or Product management.
• Strong knowledge of data governance, data lineage and data quality.

Responsibilities

• Establish partnerships with Operations, Technology, Product and E2E architecture teams to deliver data solutions.
• Act as liaison between business and technology to support product demand opportunities.
• Guide data strategy with focus on front-to-back investment management data requirements.
• Provide guidance on CDO initiatives and governance across business units.
• Communicate recommendations to senior leaders in writing and speaking.
• Assist with pricing strategies, SOPs, data lineage and governance initiatives.
• Oversee upstream and downstream data flows to ensure policy compliance.
• Create reporting on data governance progress for key stakeholders.

Skills

Data analysis

Data governance

Stakeholder management

Business analysis

SQL

Power BI

Collibra

Jira

Confluence

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, MIS, IT, or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

PowerPoint

Collibra

MS Access

Visio

Job description

Who are we looking for?

State Street Global Delivery Data Operations team is seeking a versatile individual in an Officer role with strong data analysis and deep technical skills to lead the support of services and offerings across Global Delivery. This qualified individual will provide data and business solutions, help drive data delivery initiatives, and collaborate with technology and product partners. This leader will be expected to build relationships and collaborate with both business stakeholders and technology partnership order to contribute to the timely execution of long term strategic plans for building out sophisticated data solutions.

Why this job is important to us?

State Street Data Operations brings together data capabilities across the investment lifecycle to help our clients make better decisions, grow at scale, and deliver returns for their clients. The successful candidate must be skilled in analyzing our complex business service flows across front, middle, and back office operating models, with a focus on data management and delivery. They will also be driving the strategic solution design, business architecture, and business solutions/services while driving program/project execution and reporting.

What you will be responsible for?

• Establish strong partnerships with internal stakeholders in Operations, Technology, Product and E2E architecture teams to influence and coordinate cross-functional business data solutions and products, in support of client and business goals.
• Act as a liaison between business and technology teams to support product demand opportunities as part of data strategy.
• Possess strong knowledge of front-to-back Investment management/Investment services with focus on user data requirements. Product knowledge in Global Delivery preferred.
• Work with business and technology partners to provide guidance on CDO initiatives, driving data governance activities across business units, including understanding policy compliance, data quality issues tracking, and resolution
• Communicates recommendations to management/senior business leaders through effective written and oral communication.
• Assist with pricing strategies and product policies, SOP’s, data lineage and other governance initiatives
• Assist in projects involving upstream and downstream data flows and processes to ensure compliance with data governance policy
• Create reporting around data governance progress for key stakeholders and management and conduct as needed alignment meeting on strategic data driven initiatives

What we value?

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Strong technical skills with a background in Accounting, Custody, and/or Performance
• Strategic thinker with strong business analysis and planning skills. Capable of identifying and interpreting wider-ranging issues: ‘Big picture’ understanding.
• Creation of data and business process flows and defining the business problem, solution, and design using various tools.
• Proven experience with business requirements analysis to meet critical business needs, must display an ability to drive tasks through to completion.
• Experience with design and optimization of user experience across different interfaces to maximize engagement and adoption
• Excellent time management and organization skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically with a focus on achieving outcomes.
• Experience with writing features/requirements.
• Deep understanding of data strategy including data lineage, quality, governance and analysis
• Proven related financial services experience. Good understanding of State Street businesses.
• Demonstrate understanding of Data Operations processes and procedures and an ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to understand data models, data taxonomy and deep appreciation of data standards and data quality
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, facilitation, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office Products; MS Access, Visio; Jira, Confluence, PowerPoint, Collibra
• Demonstrated excellence in business writing, development of business process flow diagrams, making comparisons regarding current and future processes, and effective communication.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, MIS, Information Technology, or a related field of study.
• Data Analysis technical skills including SQL, Data Visualization tools, Power BI, Collibra, etc.
• Product Knowledge of Accounting or Custody preferred
• 5+ years of experience in data analysis, Operations, or Product management.

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.

• generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks
• flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs
• wealth of development programs and educational support

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.

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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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Salary Range

$65,000 - $113,750 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.

• 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)
• eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans

Job 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.

Job ID: R-795888