Sr. Compliance Tech. Business Analyst/Project Manager, Vice President

Company: Acord (association For Cooperative Operations Rese
Location: Boston
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

Who we are looking for The Sr. Compliance Tech. Business Analyst/Project Manager will provide business analysis, project management, and related duties for various Anti-money laundering (AML) and Compliance Technology projects in the Boston, Massachusetts area. Individual will liaise with the project sponsors, stakeholders, external vendors and other divisions within State Street to document current state, elicit & document requirements to ensure the delivery of quality products. We are looking for someone who has proven experience with managing multiple projects consisting of complex applications using globally distributed, cross-functional teams. The role will be responsible for a variety project management of tasks related to Agile Kanban software development lifecycle, management, and reporting under the direction of the Program Managers in Compliance Technology. Individual must demonstrate leadership abilities in analysis, data analysis, technical analysis, problem solving, documentation, and communication. Individual must be able to work under minimal direction while keeping senior management apprised of issues relating to analysis work related deliverables. What you will be responsible for As Sr. Compliance Tech. Business Analyst/Project Manager you will

• Analyze complex problems, derive options and solutions and present in an understandable manner to stakeholders, developers, testers and users at multiple levels.
• Act as a liaison with technology and business unit subject matter experts in support of technology projects.
• Solicit information from business and IT SMEs about application functions, data and process flows.
• Document application functions, data and process flows using prescribed template, or appropriate fit-for-purpose format.
• Participate in integration design process and provide detailed documentation and requirements as appropriate.
• Document reports required by system stakeholders.
• Build technical spreadsheets in Excel consisting of multiple sources of data with experience using xlookup(), pivot tables, and other data analysis functions in Excel.
• Comfortable with building and using visual dashboards using Tableau, Qlik, or other similar BI tools.
• Preferred experience with ETL-like tools such as Tableau Prep Builder to be able to clean and transform data.
• Collaborate with Program Manager(s) in roll-out of projects assigned application team(s).
• Maintain Resource allocations and track booking for one or more projects, as assigned in Clarity.
• Review highlighted inconsistencies of resource time bookings in Clarity from the Project Coordinators. Assist with resolution.
• Responsible for resource forecasts in Clarity. Responsible for reviewing resource time bookings and resolving inconsistencies in Clarity.
• Build, monitor and maintain project plans in Clarity including tasks, dates, dependencies/predecessors (using auto calc as task type), owners, etc.
• Build, monitor, and maintain the various project teams' work items in Jira Agile Kanban boards.
• Perform role as Kanban Scrum Master as specified by the Agile Office.
• Record, distribute and follow-up on notes and action items for meetings, as needed (project coordinator may assist in this activity).
• Support all aspects of Status Reporting within Clarity.
• Support risk & issue tracking and maintenance in Clarity.
• Support, maintain, follow-up and update SDLC tollgate processes for all assigned projects using SharePoint and Jira. Project coordinator may support this activity, but it is the PM's responsibility to review and ensure tollgates are completed and closed per SDLC Governance guidelines and training.
• Ensure a Data Steward is assigned, and that Data Governance and Data Privacy guidelines are completed by the team when data is involved.
• Support training, access and orientation for new team members.
• Build and maintain positive cross-team relationships. What we value These skills will help you succeed in this role
  • Ability to facilitate solutions across multiple stakeholders with different and sometimes diverging backgrounds and motives.
  • Ability to analyze complex problems, derive solutions and present options and solutions to stakeholders and senior management.
  • Ability to manage multiple simultaneous tasks in a high pressure, deadline environment.
  • Ability to take ownership and initiative, to negotiate, influence and build consensus and successfully navigate within a demanding and international environment
  • Strong skills in analytical thinking, problem solving, research, time management, and verbal and written communication.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail - able to move from one task to another efficiently.
  • Experience with system implementation.
  • Experience with waterfall and agile software development methodologies.
  • Strong collaboration and relationship management skills.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication (English) skills including:
  • Ability to capture key notes and actions items from meetings.
  • Proficiency at follow-up emails, calls and face to face interactions. Education & Preferred Qualifications
    • Bachelor's degree with concentration in Engineering, Business or Technology preferred.
    • Candidate should have 5-6+ years of experience in financial services, including relevant responsibilities.
    • Experience in Financial domain is highly desirable (Knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Sanctions, Transaction Monitoring, Know Your Customer (KYC), financial securities, and trading principles).
    • Should have good understanding of Agile methodology and Agile Ceremonies.
    • Work with geographically distributed teams while maintaining highest standard in collaboration and communication across the QA/DEV and Business teams.
    • Team oriented attitude.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Person must be self-motivated, self-driven, own and consider him/herself accountable for timely completion of deliverables.
    • Strong problem-solving skills with great attention to details. Are you the right candidate? Yes! We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don't necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit. Why this role is important to us Our technology function, Global Technology Services (GTS), is vital to State Street and is the key enabler for our business to deliver data and insights to our clients. We're driving the company's digital transformation and expanding business capabilities using industry best practices and advanced technologies such as cloud, artificial intelligence and robotics process automation. We offer a collaborative environment where technology skills and innovation are valued in a global organization. We're looking for top technical talent to join our team and deliver creative technology solutions that help us become an end-to-end, next-generation financial services company. Join us if you want to grow your technical skills, solve real problems and make your mark on our industry. 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. Salary Range: $100,000 - $167,500 Annual The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
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