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Back Office / Data Entry
Alpha Implementation Test Manager - Assistant Vice President
Back Office / Data Entry
#14048
Remote / WFH
State Street
Job Description
What you will be responsible for
Work with Implementation leads and manage global client onboarding programs to the Alpha platform.
Represent State Street Alpha in client engagements, setting testing expectations and guiding delivery.
Manage financial planning, resource allocation, and change management for the testing team.
Lead the implementation of robotic test automation using tools like UiPath, integrated with test management platforms such as JIRA/Xray.
Leading the planning, design, and execution of all automation testing activities.
Preparing materials and providing regular status updates to senior leaders.
Adoption and continuous improvement of best practices and testing standards.
Provide strategic thought leadership and contribute to the implementation delivery model.
Oversee a global team of functional and automation testers.
Drive adoption of best practices and testing standards across workflows and data models.
Develop and deliver internal and client-facing documentation (e.g., proposals, playbooks, test plans).
Lead planning and execution of testing activities, reporting progress to senior leadership.
What we value
The successful candidate must have excellent verbal, written and presentation skills, and understand global portfolio management and financial servicing; including portfolio construction, trading, compliance, and risk across all major asset classes. This position will have interaction with, and exposure to, the highest levels of executive management within State Street and within our clients’ organizations.
These skills will help you succeed in this role:
Stakeholder engagement and expectation management across project life cycles.
Strong interest in global capital markets and quantitative investments.
Strong analytical and organizational skills .
Ability to work in a fast-paced, globally structured, and team-based environment, as well as the ability to work independently.
Experience in agile methodology and tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence) preferred.
Electronic trading platforms experience is useful but not essential.
Experience in portfolio management theory and application is useful but not essential.
Knowledge of key risk indicators, governance, oversight and escalation practices.
Presentation preparation and delivery for business risk committees and cross organizational, executive and board of directors’ committees.
Strong execution management skills for delivery of programs and initiatives.
Ability to collaborate and work across multiple stakeholders.
Background in test automation and specifically, UiPath Test Suite.
Education & Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Management or Information System Management.
15+ years overall experience with 10+ years of financial and/or technology transformation experience.
8+ years leading project teams across internal and external stakeholders.
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, ****** 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.
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Read our CEO Statement
Work with Implementation leads and manage global client onboarding programs to the Alpha platform.
Represent State Street Alpha in client engagements, setting testing expectations and guiding delivery.
Manage financial planning, resource allocation, and change management for the testing team.
Lead the implementation of robotic test automation using tools like UiPath, integrated with test management platforms such as JIRA/Xray.
Leading the planning, design, and execution of all automation testing activities.
Preparing materials and providing regular status updates to senior leaders.
Adoption and continuous improvement of best practices and testing standards.
Provide strategic thought leadership and contribute to the implementation delivery model.
Oversee a global team of functional and automation testers.
Drive adoption of best practices and testing standards across workflows and data models.
Develop and deliver internal and client-facing documentation (e.g., proposals, playbooks, test plans).
Lead planning and execution of testing activities, reporting progress to senior leadership.
What we value
The successful candidate must have excellent verbal, written and presentation skills, and understand global portfolio management and financial servicing; including portfolio construction, trading, compliance, and risk across all major asset classes. This position will have interaction with, and exposure to, the highest levels of executive management within State Street and within our clients’ organizations.
These skills will help you succeed in this role:
Stakeholder engagement and expectation management across project life cycles.
Strong interest in global capital markets and quantitative investments.
Strong analytical and organizational skills .
Ability to work in a fast-paced, globally structured, and team-based environment, as well as the ability to work independently.
Experience in agile methodology and tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence) preferred.
Electronic trading platforms experience is useful but not essential.
Experience in portfolio management theory and application is useful but not essential.
Knowledge of key risk indicators, governance, oversight and escalation practices.
Presentation preparation and delivery for business risk committees and cross organizational, executive and board of directors’ committees.
Strong execution management skills for delivery of programs and initiatives.
Ability to collaborate and work across multiple stakeholders.
Background in test automation and specifically, UiPath Test Suite.
Education & Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Management or Information System Management.
15+ years overall experience with 10+ years of financial and/or technology transformation experience.
8+ years leading project teams across internal and external stakeholders.
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, ****** 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/careers
Read our CEO Statement
