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Business Analysis, Associate2

State Street is hiring a Business Analysis, Associate2. Level rates it ; you can apply on State Street.

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  • Level rates this business analyst role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
  • The posting mentions Excel, business analysis and reconciliation among its tools and skills.
  • Level classes it as a mid-level role.
  • State Street has 1,100+ other open roles on Level.

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Performs conversion activities, resolves reconciliation breaks, and supports client onboarding workflows.

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business-analysisreconciliationdata-migrationdata-validationprocess-improvement

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for motivated and detail-oriented professionals to join the Conversion project team, a strategic function supporting client onboarding and platform transformation initiatives within AIS. Team members will have the opportunity to work closely with Fund Accounting, Business Technology, Project Management, and Operations teams, gaining exposure to large-scale conversion projects, process improvement initiatives, and evolving business solutions.

 

Why is this role important to us:

The team you will be joining is part of Alternative Investment Solutions (AIS), a recognized industry-leading provider of fund accounting, fund administration, and risk services to hedge funds, private equity funds, and other alternative investment vehicles. These services are fully integrated to provide end-to-end solutions that span the front, middle, and back-office needs of institutional investors.

The Conversion project team plays a critical role in supporting AIS growth and transformation by delivering client onboarding and platform conversion initiatives. Through close partnership with business, operations, and technology teams, the group helps drive operational excellence, scalable solutions, and successful client outcomes across the organization.

 

What you will be responsible for:

As an Associate 2, you will

  • Independently perform conversion activities across multiple funds and workflows.
  • Analyze and resolve reconciliation breaks, pricing exceptions, and data quality issues.
  • Support data migration, validation, and testing activities.
  • Investigate conversion-related exceptions and recommend solutions.
  • Participate in client and internal project discussions as required.
  • Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives.
  • Share knowledge and provide guidance to junior team members.
  • Ensure deliverables are completed within agreed timelines and quality standards.

 

What we value:

This candidate would require

  • Strong analytical, reconciliation, and data validation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and investigate operational exceptions.
  • Understanding of fund accounting principles and investment operations workflows.
  • Working knowledge of financial products, including equities, fixed income securities, and derivatives.
  • Effective communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Advanced Excel skills and strong system aptitude.
  • Continuous improvement mindset with an interest in automation and process optimization.
  • Shows a growth mindset by adopting AI and digital tools to enhance ways of working, improve effectiveness and business outcomes.

 

Education & Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • 1-3 years of experience in fund accounting, financial services, investment operations, or system conversion activities.
  • Knowledge of accounting concepts, NAV production, and investment products preferred.
  • Experience with investment accounting platforms is advantageous.

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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Business Analysis, Associate2 at State Street rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

  1. ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
  2. ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
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Business AnalysisReconciliationData MigrationData ValidationProcess ImprovementExcel

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  3. Tell me about a project where data migration was part of your work. What did you do?
  4. Tell me about a project where data validation was part of your work. What did you do?
  5. Tell me about a project where process improvement was part of your work. What did you do?

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