IT Business Analysis, SrAssc

Who We Are Looking For State Street Investment Management is looking for the Business Analyst for our China office, as part of Information Technology organization.

This position will be responsible for business analysis and solution delivery for investment management applications and platforms, working closely with senior analysts, global business stakeholders, and technology teams. The role focuses on capturing business needs, documenting clear requirements, and supporting testing and delivery activities to help ensure solutions align with business priorities, operational efficiency, and risk standards.

The candidate should have working knowledge of asset management business and applications, with exposure to areas such as Client and Product information systems, Marketing and Sales applications, Investment Product Data Services.

Why this role is important to us Our Information Technology function is vital to State Street Investment Management and is a key enabler for delivering data, insights, and digital capabilities to our clients. We continue to modernize our technology platforms and enhance business capabilities through cloud adoption, data analytics, and automation initiatives.

This role plays an important part in ensuring that business requirements are well understood, clearly defined, and effectively delivered, enabling scalable and high‑quality solutions that support business growth and operational excellence.

We offer a collaborative, global environment where business analysis skills are valued, and where individuals can grow their expertise by working on real business challenges in the asset management industry.

What You Will Be Responsible For

· Perform business analysis activities for investment management applications, assisting with requirement capture, analysis, and documentation to meet evolving business and operational needs.

· Partner with global business stakeholders (e.g., Product Development, Global Funds Management, Digital Marketing, ETF Specialist) to understand business objectives and help translate them into well-defined requirements, under the guidance of analyst manager.

· Work closely with technology teams to clarify requirements, support solution design, and ensure correct interpretation and delivery of business needs.

· Support business solution delivery for applications such as ssga.com, Fund Administration Tools, Fund Data Services, and digital Investment Tools, under the guidance of analyst manager.

· Help analyze business processes and data flows, identify gaps, and contribute to solution recommendations and process improvements.

· Contribute to Business as Usual (BAU) support activities, including issue triage, impact assessment, and coordination of resolution or workaround solutions.

· Maintain accurate documentation, including business requirements, use cases, process flows, data definitions, and supporting analysis artifacts.

· Follow risk, compliance, and control expectations, and promptly raise potential issues or risks to senior team members.

What We Value

· Foundational knowledge of asset management business and familiarity with investment management concepts such as products, performance, risk, and client data.

· Good business analysis capability, with the ability to structure ambiguous problems and translate business needs into clear, actionable requirements.

· Ability to manage stakeholder expectations by clarifying scope, priorities, and trade-offs, and confirming decisions and outcomes in a timely manner.

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both business and technology stakeholders.

· Confidence to ask the right questions, escalate appropriately, and facilitate alignment across business and technology teams to keep delivery moving forward.

· Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy and clarity.

· A learning-oriented mindset and curiosity, with willingness to continuously expand business knowledge and technical understanding.

· Ability to manage multiple tasks, adapt to changing priorities, and work effectively in a fast-paced, global environment.

Education & Preferred Qualifications/Skills

· 3–5 years of relevant experience in business analysis, financial services, asset management, data analytics, or technology-enabled business roles.

· Experience supporting requirement analysis, documentation, testing support, or delivery support for business or IT initiatives.

· Working knowledge of IT infrastructure, systems development, and software development lifecycle and Application integration patterns including Restful API, Web Services, Event driven architecture, Database Views, etc.

· General knowledge of data analysis concepts and basic database querying (SQL); familiarity with tools such as Excel, Power BI, or similar is preferred.

· Proficiency with collaboration and tracking tools such as MS Word, Excel, JIRA, or equivalent.

· Good written and verbal English communication skills.

· Knowledge of asset management applications or digital investment platforms is a must.

· Knowledge on User Experience and User Interface Design a plus.

Where will the role be based The role will be based in Hangzhou, China.

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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