Why this job is important to us
Charles River Development plays a critical role in providing front and middle office solutions to a diverse State Street client base. The successful candidate will help ensure timely delivery of development work as part of a large client onboarding project.
What you are responsible for
Provide leadership and oversight of all scoping analysis, solution design and management of execution work streams (initiatives) within the CRD development lifecycle from engagement through testing and client go-live
Act as overall solution lead on the CRD Product development items
Program Management
Manage Product development governance meetings including project plan consolidation and material preparations
Manage the project management team overseeing projects associated with the program
Lead and oversee communication and engagement with stakeholders, drive program progress, and escalate risks, issues and solutions
Drive the implementation of project changes and interventions to achieve program goals
Work directly with engineering scrum teams to ensure timelines meet client implementation timelines
Manage all key stakeholder communications, including management-level reporting
Build and manage Jira/confluence sites to track development sprints
Work with scrum teams to define deliverables and release dates
Education and Preferred Qualifications
Minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Minimum 10 years financial services experience
Proven institutional investment operations depth with subject matter expertise in one or more of the following core areas: transaction management, reconciliations, corporate actions, performance measurement and attribution, derivatives, bank loans and collateral management
Process re-engineering certifications and experience (Lean, Six Sigma Black Belt)
Professional consulting experience is a plus
Proven leadership and program management skills
Proven strong communication, interpersonal, decision-making and negotiation skills
Proven ability to work effectively on global scale with all levels of management
Ability to influence and work collaboratively across multiple (matrixed) organizations to reach common goals
Organized with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
PMO Certified a plus but not required
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…