Senior Business Analyst , AVP

STATE STREET CORPORATION; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

State Street Corporation in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to bridge business needs with technology solutions within our technology organization. You will gather requirements, document functional specifications, and coordinate with developers, QA, and project managers to deliver complex initiatives.

The ideal candidate will bring strong business analysis, requirements management, and software testing experience, translating requirements into detailed technical specs and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or Engineering.
• Experience in business analysis, systems analysis, software testing, or technology delivery.
• Experience defining business requirements and creating technical specifications.
• Experience supporting large-scale software application projects.
• Strong understanding of software testing and quality assurance practices.
• Experience in financial services, investment management, or capital markets.
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid project delivery methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements from stakeholders.
• Define functional and non-functional business requirements for technology initiatives.
• Create detailed technical specifications and requirements documentation for development teams.
• Serve as a liaison between business users and technology teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and execute test plans, test scenarios, and test cases.
• Perform system integration testing and regression testing.
• Validate that delivered solutions meet business requirements and quality standards.
• Support user acceptance testing (UAT) activities and stakeholder sign-off.
• Collaborate with development teams to clarify requirements and resolve issues.
• Assist in release planning and post-deployment validation activities.
• Maintain project artifacts, requirements documentation, and testing evidence.

Skills

Business analysis

Requirements management

Software testing

Stakeholder management

Agile / Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Who we are looking for

State Street is seeking a highly motivated Senior Business Analyst to join our technology organization. We are looking for a professional with strong business analysis, requirements management, and software testing experience who can effectively bridge business needs and technology solutions. The ideal candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, developers, quality assurance teams, and project managers to ensure successful delivery of complex technology initiatives.

Why this role is important to us

As a Senior Business Analyst, you will play a critical role in ensuring that business requirements are accurately defined, communicated, and implemented within our technology solutions. Your ability to translate business needs into detailed technical specifications and validate system functionality through comprehensive testing will help ensure the successful delivery of high-quality applications that support State Street's strategic objectives.

What you will be responsible for

As a Senior Business Analyst, you will:

• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements from stakeholders.
• Define functional and non-functional business requirements for technology initiatives.
• Create detailed technical specifications and requirements documentation for development teams.
• Serve as a liaison between business users and technology teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and execute test plans, test scenarios, and test cases.
• Perform system integration testing and regression testing.
• Validate that delivered solutions meet business requirements and quality standards.
• Support user acceptance testing (UAT) activities and stakeholder sign-off.
• Collaborate with development teams to clarify requirements and resolve issues.
• Assist in release planning and post-deployment validation activities.
• Maintain project artifacts, requirements documentation, and testing evidence.

What we value

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management.
• Collaboration across business and technology teams.
• Accountability and ownership of deliverables.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer-focused approach to problem solving.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in business analysis, systems analysis, software testing, or technology delivery.
• Experience defining business requirements and creating technical specifications.
• Experience supporting large-scale software application projects.
• Strong understanding of software testing and quality assurance practices.
• Experience within financial services, investment management, or capital markets.
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid project delivery methodologies.

Additional requirements

• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality results and continuous process improvement.

Work Requirement

Onsite 4 days a week in office and one day remote Standard business hours aligned to project and stakeholder needs(8am to 5pm)

Salary Range

Salary Range: $100,000 - $167,500 Annual The range quoted above applies to the role in the location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the 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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