GlobalLink - Product/Business Analyst - AVP

STATE STREET CORPORATION; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

State Street Corporation in Boston is seeking a proactive Product Analyst / Business Analyst for the FX Connect platform. You will translate high-level business objectives into functional requirements and support delivery of new features, collaborating with product and development teams.

Ideal candidates are early in FX or trading systems, with strong analytical thinking, communication, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of business analysis, end to end SDLC and software release experience.
• Experience in Financial services, FX, trading systems workflow and UX design is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Take high-level business requirements and analyze/define functional requirements for a positive user experience and platform efficiency.
• Own and develop expertise in the FX Connect platform and client workflows to become a trusted SME over time.
• Monitor project progress, track activity, publish progress reports, and recommend actions.
• Maintain release notes and internal/external training materials.
• Collaborate effectively across business and technology teams.
• Evaluate existing FXC Web platform features and evolve designs/UI.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint/Visio)

Financial services knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, Economics or MIS

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Who we are looking forThe FX Connect Product team is seeking a proactive Product Analyst / Business Analyst for our Boston office. This role is ideal for someone who may be early in their foreign exchange (FX) or trading systems experience but brings strong professional maturity, analytical thinking, and a desire to learn. The successful candidate will work closely with the Product team to transform high-level business objectives into detailed functional requirements and support the delivery of new features across our trading platform.Success in this role requires intellectual curiosity, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to invest significant effort upfront to learn the product, client workflows, and business domain. The opportune candidate must have strong written and verbal skills, be detail-oriented, self-motivated and demonstrate a balance between having initiative to work independently while also collaborating with the team.Why this role is important to usThe team you will be joining is a part of GlobalLink, within State Street Markets. GlobalLink’s goal has been to enhance and preserve our clients’ portfolio values by applying technology, optimizing trading, and linking asset classes and markets across the world. GlobalLink aims to be the technology leader of State Street Markets, and therefore, we make it our responsibility to drive innovative solutions with principal strategies across all product lines.What you will be responsible forAs a Product and Business Analyst you will have the following job responsibilities:Work with the product and development teams to take high-level business requirements and analyze and define functional requirements for a positive user experience as well as platform efficiency.Demonstrate ownership and initiative in developing expertise in the FX Connect platform, client workflows, and foreign exchange trading concepts, with the expectation of becoming a trusted SME in one or more functional areas over time.Monitor project progress by tracking activity, resolving problems, publishing progress reports, and recommending actions.Maintain system protocols by writing and updating internal and external release notes as well as internal training and process materials.Communicate and collaborate effectively across many different teams within the business and technology areas.Evaluate the existing features and functionality our FXC Web platform, with an eye for evolution to apply and innovate new design/UIWhat we valueThese skills will help you succeed in this roleDemonstrated ability to learn complex concepts, systems, and business processes quicklyStrong work ethic and willingness to invest in developing subject matter expertise.Ability to take direction, incorporate feedback, and independently drive deliverables to completion.Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with competing priorities and ambiguity.Excellent analytical, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.Education & Preferred Qualifications5+ years of business analysis, end to end SDLC and software release experienceAdvanced skills with MS Office suite (including Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)Work experience in Financial services, corporate client-segment, foreign exchange, trading systems workflow and UX design is a plus, but not requiredBachelor's (BA/BS or University degree) degree required; Computer Science, Finance, Economics or MIS preferredSalary Range:$80,000 - $140,000 AnnualThe 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.For a full overview, visit https://hrportal.ehr.com/statestreet/Home .About State StreetAcross 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.Discover more information on jobs at StateStreet.com/careersRead our CEO StatementJob 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.