Alpha Global Testing Officer

Who We Are Looking For

We seek a results-driven professional with a strong background in testing within large-scale, client-facing transformation programs. The Alpha Global Testing Practice focuses on strategy, planning, execution, and management of end-to-end platform testing during Alpha implementations. These programs span front, middle, and back office operations and involve complex data flows across State Street, Charles River Development, clients, and industry partners.

Why this role is important to us

Alpha is the industry’s first global interoperable platform connecting the front, middle, and back office under one provider. Rigorous end-to-end testing of Alpha’s applications, data, and workflows is essential to accelerate implementation timelines, ensure reliable delivery, and provide a seamless client experience.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Represent State Street Alpha in client engagements, setting expectations and guiding the testing journey.
• Manage financial planning and resource allocation for the testing team.
• Lead strategic delivery and contribute to the implementation model.
• Oversee a global team of functional and automation testers.
• Drive adoption of best practices and testing standards.
• Develop and deliver internal and client-facing documentation (e.g., proposals, playbooks, test plans).
• Plan and execute testing activities, providing regular updates 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.

These Skills Will Help You Succeed In This Role

• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Deep understanding of portfolio management, trading, compliance, and risk across asset classes.
• Experience with agile methodologies and tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).
• Ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders and deliver programs effectively.
• Analytical and organizational strength in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Familiarity with electronic trading platforms and portfolio management theory is a plus.
  
  
  

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Management or Information System Management.
• 12+ years overall experience with 8+ years of financial and/or technology transformation experience.
• 5+ years leading project teams across internal and external stakeholders.
  
  
  

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. Alpha is our front to back platform that powers better performance and outcomes at every point on the investment lifecycle and is the first open platform from a single provider that connects the front, middle and back office. It harmonizes data, technology and services across trusted providers to help our clients better manage their businesses.

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.

Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers

Job ID: R-777352

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