Reference Data Architect, State Street Alpha, Vice President at State Street in Boston, Massachusetts

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Who we are looking for

State Street Alpha Data Services Product organization is seeking individuals with subject matter expertise spanning a wide array of financial instrument types, strong data analysis skills, familiarity with enterprise data management principles and an understanding of security master and reference data architecture for both Investment Accounting and Back Office Accounting to join our team as a Product Manager and Business Architect.

Product Managers are at the heart of continued growth of our Alpha Data Services offering. These energetic, self-motivated individuals collaborate with clients and Business, Data and Technology Solution Architecture leads at State Street and Charles River on a daily basis to articulate business requirements, navigate dependencies and drive innovative solutions that empower our architecture to support new and more robust Front, Middle and Back Office managed data services - allowing our clients to focus on generating revenue for their core business.

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining is a part of a global, cross-divisional group supporting State Street AlphaSM.

State Street AlphaSM redefines the common definition of ‘alpha’ to mean powering better performance and outcomes at every point on the investment lifecycle and is the first open platform from a single provider that connects the front, middle and back office. It harmonizes data, technology and services across trusted providers to help our clients better manage their businesses.

Join us if making your mark in an ever-changing, increasingly complex and competitive industry is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for
As Reference Data Architect you will

• Define and maintain standards around data ingestion, enrichment and validation of security master and entity reference data into our Enterprise Data Management solution, ensuring those standards adhere to internal Enterprise Data Governance requirements


• Partner with technical leads on strategies for mapping data from various sources into new interfaces as part of our standardized service offering


• Review proposed Design Architecture documentation and provide guidance on sound workflows, including the integration of new sources, data sets and or elements to our standardized interfaces and EDM


• Conduct interviews, perform, data analysis, generate user stories, develop scenarios and workflow analyses


• Work with the Client Implementation and Development teams as well as project managers to establish project delivery plans and estimates for projects involving integration of client middle or back office security master or reference data into our Enterprise Data Management solution


• Guide Clients and Implementation teams on required reference data and other setups and mapping as part of initial client implementations


• Socialize and coordinate key changes or updates to data flows that have cross client impact (i.e. new EDMs, EDM or interface changes)


• Inform the long term business strategy of the product by drawing from internal and external industry trends and assisting with proof of concept exercises


• Prepare specifications to drive development and assist with test case creation


• Advise and track new developments as part of our 3-5 year strategic roadmap


• Capture on-going enhancements to scope of services for existing clients as needed into roadmap


• Contribute to client facing Product Documentation; including RFP material, product catalog overviews


• Support sales and marketing with the necessary product knowledge and technical expertise


• Maintain an excellent working knowledge of the service offering to perform Subject Matter Expert activities; consultancy, implementation configuration and demonstrations

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

• Strong experience working with enterprise data management systems and integration of datasets from leading industry providers (BBG, Reuters, Markit)


• Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills; able to independently troubleshoot and gather supporting evidence


• Effective communicator – can summarize succinctly and can provide details when needed


• Team oriented – capable of working in a global setting


• Detail oriented and strong sense of responsibility


• Working knowledge of Agile


• Strong Microsoft Office skills especially in Excel, Word, PowerPoint


• Flexible and can adapt easily to changing/evolving role requirements


• Self-motivated and able to influence others
   

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Accounting, Finance, MIS, Information Technology or related field of study


• 8+ years in depth knowledge across all asset types and types of reference data (Fixed Income, Derivatives, Forwards, Cash, Equities, Futures, Positions, Settlements, General Ledger, NAV etc.)


• 5+ years’ experience with SQL, preferably as a consultant on data warehousing projects, data services buildouts or third party data integrations within the financial services sector

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.

Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers

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