Who we are looking for

We are seeking a Business Analyst to manage the Data Platform for Charles River Development (CRD). The ideal candidate has exceptional communication skills, can translate complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences, and excels at collaborating with cross-functional teams. They will become Charles River product experts and ensure our software effectively supports end users in Front Office and Middle Office workflows.

The Business Analyst will work within the Market Data Interface module, participating in the full software development lifecycle as part of a feature-focused product team. The role requires familiarity with both financial and technical concepts and the ability to deliver specific requirements in a timely manner.

As a pivotal member of Charles River, the Business Analyst will help drive product strategy, design, and development to meet market demand. This includes building client relationships to inform detailed requirements for new offers. Working closely with the external Data vendor teams & internal product stakeholders, the Business Analyst will define and prioritize requirements and validate deliverables.

Why this role is important to us

You will join the Charles River Investment Management Solution (CRIMS) and State Street Alpha team, playing a key role in building a cutting-edge, end-to-end investment management platform that serves the global financial community. Your contributions will directly shape the future of Market Data Interface, enabling seamless data integration to serve front, middle, and back-office system data needs.

What you are responsible for

Drive Product Development & Lifecycle

• Apply your deep understanding of business requirements and workflows to shape innovative product solutions.
• Research and craft clear, actionable business and technical requirement documents.
• Partner directly with clients and product management to capture needs and translate them into feature specifications.
• Collaborate with development teams to design, implement, and refine impactful features.
• Prioritize customer, market, and internal requirements to ensure we deliver what matters most.
• Provide insightful feedback to continuously improve product performance.
• Work with documentation teams to create accurate, user-friendly product materials.
• Support client beta testing and training teams on new product capabilities.
• Assist implementation and support teams in resolving complex client issues.
• Play an active role in Agile ceremonies—daily standups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives—helping drive team success.
• Participate in testing activities to ensure quality and reliability.
• Help manage product backlogs and optimize engineering capacity for maximum impact.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for development teams, guiding technical decisions with business insight.

Be the Data Interface module expert

• Own the management of reference and market data, including securities pricing and corporate action.
• Design and maintain data mapping logic across systems and sources.
• Use SQL and programming tools to transform, validate, and reconcile data seamlessly.
• Monitor and enhance data quality across critical platforms—portfolio management, trading, risk, and reporting.
• Implement robust data governance policies and ensure compliance.
• Investigate data issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive effective remediation strategies.
• Deliver analytical insights to client-facing teams and stakeholders.
• Automate data validation and reconciliation processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Engage and Influence Stakeholders

• Build strong relationships across the organization to understand data needs and deliver tailored solutions.
• Act as the go-to expert for data-related queries and issue resolution.
• Ensure timely delivery of solutions and change initiatives that empower clients with accurate, reliable data.
• Collaborate with Professional Services, Technical Implementation, Relationship Managers, Support, and Operations to align tools and processes with stakeholder needs.

Education and Preferred Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Computer Science, or Business Administration with specialization in Finance.
• Master’s degree in Finance will be an asset.

Experience

• Minimum 5+ years in software development, business analysis, or financial technology.
• Strong knowledge of Capital Markets, preferably with expertise in Fixed Income securities and trade flow.
• Strong background in data integration, including knowledge of data formats (JSON, XML) and consistency models in distributed systems.
• Solid understanding of Azure cloud services and SaaS platforms.
• Proven experience working within Agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban), leading sprints, and using tools such as Jira or Trello.
• Ability to contribute effectively to product management or software engineering teams.
• Experience collaborating with remote and distributed teams.
• Exceptional communication and documentation skills.
• Demonstrated success working with multiple business stakeholders in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Experience with Security Reference data management is a plus.
• Financial Services industry experience is strongly preferred.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including reconciling conflicting data
• Ability to translate business needs into application requirements and comprehensive functional/technical specifications
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including negotiation and advanced writing skills for summarizing complex information
• Demonstrated planning, scheduling, and prioritization skills
• High motivation, initiative, and ability to work independently

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 in location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Program 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 perspective 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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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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