About the Role
This role is crucial for streamlining client delivery and driving the strategic vision within the Alpha model by leveraging Middle Office experience. The Solution Manager will guide the program to identify Non Standard Requests (NSRs) and solution deliverables, coordinate cross-functional delivery, and ensure solutions align with client requirements and the company's offering.
Responsibilities
- Guide the program to identify Non Standard Requests (NSRs) and solution deliverables in the target state model and operational workflows
- Coordinate delivery across functional areas to deliver and standardized solutions
- Ensure the Solution Management operates across the end-to-end lifecycle bringing the relevant teams and stakeholders together on our project deliverables
- Ensure client requirements have been captured in detailed Business Requirement Documents (BRDs) and fall within our agreed offering, or are flagged and presented at the change control forum and Alpha Design Council
- Lead the specific client Content Authority locally in EMEA to ensure items which have the potential to impact our model or project timelines are managed with the relevant stakeholders
- Ensure RAID items are effectively managed, documented and closed out to resolution with the relevant stakeholders
- Drive program efficiency and enhanced ways of working to create a standardized oversight model for both the solution management team and the broader program
- Uphold risk and resource management principles to ensure adherence to legal guidelines and internal policies
- Ensure a healthy relationship across the program both internally and externally to maximize collaboration and productivity
Requirements
- Proven track record of aligning target business vision and requirements with enterprise solutions by collaborating with wider stakeholders including business architects
- Comfortable working in a high growth business, fast paced environment helping to drive the firm's strategy and AlphaSM product capabilities
- Strong understanding of financial markets and investment management processes, including back office functions
- Degree qualified with a financial or analytical discipline preferred, or relevant experience within the financial services industry
- Proficient with JIRA, Confluence, Visio and PowerPoint
- Experience in Agile software development, Systems Thinking, and/or professional services is an asset
- Willingness and ability for potential travel
Skills
- Middle Office experience
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills (oral & written)
- Relationship building skills
- Detail-oriented
- Clear, concise communication skills
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Relationship management
- Agile software development
- Systems Thinking
Location
- EMEA
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Mid-level
Education Level
- Degree qualified
Benefits
- Competitive and comprehensive benefits packages
- Generous medical care
- Insurance
- Savings plans
- Flexible Work Program
- Development programs
- Educational support
- Inclusive development opportunities
- Flexible work-life support
- Paid volunteer days
- Matching gift program
- Access to employee networks
About the Company
- State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world.
- We are making our mark on the financial services industry through technology and product innovation.
- For over two centuries, we have been helping clients safeguard and steward investments.
- We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.
- We make all efforts to create a great work environment.
- We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential.
- We are an essential partner in our shared success.
Equal Opportunity
- State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
- 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.
