Senior Analyst, Assistant Vice President, Hybrid- Irvine CA

Who we are looking for
The Investment Book of Record Development team is looking for a Business/Technical Analyst to assist in building out enhancements to our internal suite of applications with strengths in the following areas: Self-starter and ability to work independently; team player with strong communication skills; able to define business requirements and create technical specifications for developers; experience with testing large-scale software applications; good multitasking skills, project management experience and presentation skills.

Responsibilities include business requirement gathering, writing technical specifications and performing both System Integration and Regression Testing.

What you will be responsible for
As a Senior Analyst you will

• Work on multiple projects on a monthly release cycle.
• Work in a complex deadline driven projects with minimal supervision.
• Gather business requirements by effectively coordinating activities between business users, developers and managers.
• Develop Functional-spec, Test-cases and User-cases. Ensure functional, regression, integration, BUAT coverage and complete documentation for each software release.
• Meet with client Senior Managers, present business solutions, set up/fine tune business processes. Manage and track project status.
• Handle release weekend support as well as production support.

What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Strong understanding of SDLC process and project methodologies (Waterfall/Agile).
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving.
• Well versed in freehand SQL and data extraction (Sybase preferred).
• Experience in working with multi-location teams.
• Ability to work independently and with a team as needed.
• Ability to multi-task and succeed in a dynamic, high demand environment.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of the Financial Services trade flow.
• Thorough understanding of Corporate Action processing.
• Team player with strong communication skills.
• Firm grasp of relational database models.
• Good project management skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience testing software designed for elaborate business scenarios.
• Aptitude for learning new things and flexibility to adapt and follow guidelines.

Additional requirements

• UNIX shell scripting experience a plus.
• Basic understanding of XML is a plus.
• Understanding of SWIFT messages is a plus.

Are you the right candidate? Yes!
We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don't necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.
Why this role is important to us
Our technology function, Global Technology Services (GTS), is vital to State Street and is the key enabler for our business to deliver data and insights to our clients. We're driving the company's digital transformation and expanding business capabilities using industry best practices and advanced technologies such as cloud, artificial intelligence and robotics process automation.

We offer a collaborative environment where technology skills and innovation are valued in a global organization. We're looking for top technical talent to join our team and deliver creative technology solutions that help us become an end-to-end, next-generation financial services company.

Join us if you want to grow your technical skills, solve real problems and make your mark on our industry.

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 by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Programs 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 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.

Salary Range:
$110,000 - $177,500 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.