Business Analyst - Market Data Interfaces
Who we are looking for
We are seeking a Business Analyst to support the Data Platform at Charles River Development (CRD). This role focuses on translating business and client needs into clear, high-quality requirements that enable solutions supporting Front Office and Middle Office workflows.
The Business Analyst will work within the Market Data Interface module as part of a collaborative, feature-focused delivery team. The role involves close partnership with product management, engineering, external data vendors, and internal stakeholders to define, prioritize, and validate requirements across the software development lifecycle. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with leading global vendors providing security and market data , gaining exposure to industry-critical data products and integrations. Strong communication skills and familiarity with both financial and technical concepts are essential for success in this role.
What you are responsible for
Drive Product Development & Lifecycle
• Apply your deep understanding of business requirements and workflows to shape innovative product solutions.
• Analyze business workflows and client needs to define clear, detailed functional and non-functional requirements.
• Elicit, document, and refine business and technical requirements, including user stories, use cases, and acceptance criteria.
• Partner with product managers, clients, and engineering teams to clarify scope and translate requirements into implementable solutions.
• Support backlog refinement and sprint activities by ensuring requirements are well defined, prioritized, and ready for development.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies to provide requirement clarification and support delivery execution.
• Support testing, beta programs, and release activities by validating outcomes against documented requirements.
• Collaborate with documentation teams to ensure accurate, consistent, and user-friendly product materials.
Be the Data Interface module expert
• Own vendor market data interfaces, including reference, pricing and corporate actions.
• Design, maintain, and govern data mappings across systems and sources.
• Use SQL and programming tools to transform, validate, and reconcile data.
• Monitor and improve data quality across trading, portfolio management, risk, and reporting platforms.
• Investigate data issues, perform root-cause analysis, and drive remediation.
• Automate data validation and reconciliation to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide analytical insights to internal and client-facing teams.
Engage and Influence Stakeholders
• Build strong cross-functional relationships to understand data needs and deliver solutions.
• Act as the primary point of contact for data-related questions and issue resolution.
• Ensure timely delivery of changes that enable accurate, reliable client data.
• Collaborate with Professional Services, Implementation, Support, Operations, and Relationship teams to align processes and outcomes. Education and Preferred Qualifications
Education
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Computer Science, or Business Administration with specialization in Finance
• MBA is strongly preferred with specialization in Finance
Experience
• Minimum 5+ years in software development, business analysis, or financial technology within the Financial Services industry.
• Strong knowledge of Capital Markets, preferably with experience in Fixed Income securities and trade flow.
• Experience with data integration, including structured data formats (JSON, XML) and distributed systems.
• Solid understanding of Azure cloud services and SaaS platforms.
• Proven experience working within Agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) and using tools such as Jira.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional, remote, and distributed teams.
• Strong communication and documentation skills, with experience working in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Experience with Security Reference data management is a plus.
• Global or industry-recognized certifications related to FinTech, Capital Markets, or Agile/Scrum practices are preferred.
Skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including reconciling conflicting data
• Ability to translate business needs into application requirements and comprehensive functional/technical specifications
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including negotiation and advanced writing skills for summarizing complex information
• Demonstrated planning, scheduling, and prioritization skills
• High motivation, initiative, and ability to work independently
Why this role is important to us
You will join the Charles River Investment Management Solution (CRIMS) and State Street Alpha team, playing a key role in building a cutting-edge, end-to-end investment management platform that serves the global financial community. Your contributions will directly shape the future of Market Data Interface, enabling seamless data integration to serve front, middle, and back-office system data needs.
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 in location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Program 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 perspective 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.
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Salary Range:
$80,000 - $140,000 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.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street's comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
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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.
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