Who We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will have predominantly project management skills with technical background implementing banking software applications, preferably within a cloud deployment environment. They will also have a good understanding of the fund management and/or front-office terminology and operations.
Why this role is important to us
The team you will be joining is a part of Charles River Development (or CRD), that became a part of State Street in 2018. CRD helps create enterprise investment management software solutions for large institutions in the areas of institutional investment, wealth management and hedge funds. Together we have created first open front-to-back platform - State Street Alpha, that was launched in 2019.Join us if delivering next generation infrastructure, using emerging technologies like AI and Blockchain sounds like a challenge you are up for.
What You Will Be Responsible For
As Project manager you will:
- Assist, from a planning standpoint, in the implementation of a sophisticated trade order management and compliance monitoring systems to the fund management industry
- Plan, track and report on the deployment of infrastructure for a SaaS solution as a new region
- Plan the delivery of a BAU team to support Client Onboarding & conversion projects, SaaS Upgrade & Deployment
- Resource planning
- Program Management for the region projects and SaaS conversions
- Track Billing and Invoicing
- Solution impediments with stakeholders, drive program progress, escalate risks, issues and solutions. Implement changes as necessary and interventions to achieve program goals.
- Provide feedback to internal team regarding progress.
- Manage preparation for sub-stream governance meetings including project plan consolidation and materials preparations.
- Perform internal communications using multiple communication channels.
- Perform financial management oversight of sub-streams to enable achievement of integration financial goals and synergies.
What We Value
- Good knowledge and experience of
- Project management life cycle
- CRIMS application
- Microsoft project and planning
- Project tollgates and agile ceremonies
- Exposure to working in financial services; front- or middle-office, or fund management business areas ideal
- Experience dealing with users or clients from either a technical or business area.
- Knowledge on create and draft SoW, Compliance and project SDLC audit framework
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- Minimum 8-10 years’ financial services experience including project/program management experience.
- PMP Certification and/or consulting experience a plus.
Additional Requirements
- A positive, customer-oriented, and energetic attitude
- An analytical, creative, and innovative approach to solving problems
- A desire to work hard, be challenged in a fast-paced environment, and have fun while doing it.
- Assisting with the creation of project plans
- Reporting status of tasks to State Street and CRD client’s project management, including updated target completion dates, issues and risks
- Completion of all due diligence requirements as may be identified by State Street for this engagement
- Excellent presentation skills and able to create & maintain project management artifacts i.e. Change Management, SoW, Scope document, RAID log, RACI Matrix, Risk registry etc.
- Good experience on MS project plan, MS Visio, Confluence and JIRA
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.Discover more information on jobs at StateStreet.com/careersRead our CEO StatementJob ID: R-779105
