Head of Report Development

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an experienced individual to serve as a strategic, hands-on leader of a matrixed team whose primary focus is the design and implementation of standard and client specific reports.  The incumbent will work hand in hand with operations teams, technology teams and clients to successfully deliver various projects. This role will lead all efforts to analyze business requirements and technical solutions to deliver high quality reporting options to our clients and internal users. The incumbent will manage a team of Developers, Business Analysts, Project Managers as well as oversee Technology partners and manage vendor relationships. 

This position will interface with data experts, data sourcing resources and assist in the validation of required data.  The incumbent will serve as the primary subject matter expert across the organization and assist users with ad – hoc report construction, queries and researching issues on existing data. 

Why this role is important to us

State Street's Reporting and Visualization Team offers a full suite of reporting services required by the most sophisticated Investment Managers and internal users. We connect to a variety of data sources to build content used by our clients for their End Client Reporting needs as well as internal reporting needs. 

What you will be responsible for

As the Head of Reporting Development, you will: 

• Lead projects in design of reporting initiatives. Work with operations, clients, and technology to deliver various projects. 
• Analyze technical solutions to business requirements and work with the business teams to identify requirements. 
• Develop data, functional requirements, and cost estimates for projects. 
• Participate in information delivery and business intelligence strategy sessions 
• Complete data analysis, profiling, and data mappings. 
• Interface with data experts, data sourcing resources and assist in the data validation. 
• Assist in the development the conceptual/logical data models with appropriate business contexts 
• Perform data gap analysis on complex financial data 
• Serve as primary subject matter expert across the organization and assist users with ad-hoc dashboard and visualization construction, queries and researching issues on existing data. 
• Ensure project activity is customer focused, results oriented, performance driven, and in compliance with all applicable internal and external requirements 
• Employ analytical, conceptual, and creative thinking skills to improve performance 
• Study, evaluate, and document current and future business processes while staying aligned with strategic goals 
• Support user training, documentation, and rollout 
• Support BAU activities  
• Maintain effective working relationships with organizational team and clients 
• Manage the support of our visualization platform with both internal IT teams and our vendor.
• Manage a team of Developers, Business Analysts, Project Managers

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role 

• Demonstrated excellence in business writing, development of business process flow diagrams, making comparisons regarding current and future processes, and effective communication 
• Ability to articulate basic project methodology concepts using either SDLC or Agile 
• Ability to analyze entity-relationship diagrams and logical data models to validate design against requirements 
• Ability to write SQL code for strong data analysis through queries, data profiling, and data validation exercises 
• Familiarity with financial reporting, business intelligence, and data warehousing principles 
• Understands BI/reporting tool architecture, functions, and features 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for diverse audiences with excellent facilitation 

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, MIS, Information Technology, or related field of study
• 10+ years' experience data analysis or client reporting

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.

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Salary Range:

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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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.

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