Vice President – System Analysis & Quality Engineering (Alpha / Middle Office Technology)

Who we are looking forWe are looking for a senior VP-level hands-on leader who can bridge System Analysis and Quality Engineering for the Alpha and Middle Office Technology platforms.This role requires a strong domain-led technologist with 12–15+ years of experience across Front and Middle Office, who can translate complex business needs into clear requirements and ensure high-quality delivery through modern QA practices and automation.The ideal candidate:Operates comfortably across business, product, and engineeringDrives end-to-end ownership from requirements through validationBrings strong QA transformation mindset (automation, cloud, event-driven systems)Is hands-on, execution-oriented, and thrives in fast-paced, high-impact programsUnderstands End to End System integration and data flowsOwns System integration documents (User guides, manuals, Process and Data Flows, etc.)What you will be responsible forSystem Analysis & Product AlignmentPartner with business, product, and operations teams to define and refine requirements for complex Middle Office platformsOwn requirement lifecycle – from discovery, documentation, prioritization to traceabilityTranslate business needs into clear functional specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteriaCreate Use case documents and support Test Data PreparationDrive functional design discussions and ensure alignment across stakeholdersAct as a bridge between business and engineering, ensuring clarity and reducing delivery riskQuality Engineering & Delivery OwnershipLead end-to-end testing strategy, planning, and execution across multiple agile teamsOwn and drive test automation strategy – frameworks, tools, and coverage across functional, integration, and regression testingEnsure strong defect management discipline and production-quality outcomesDrive adoption of modern QA practices in cloud-native and event-driven environmentsThrive for 100% Test Automation (QA, Regression, End to End)Monitor and communicate quality metrics, risks, and readiness to leadershipOwn End to End testing for System integrationExecution & LeadershipProvide day-to-day leadership to SA and QA teams (onshore/offshore)Drive SDLC standardization and best practices across teamsEnsure successful execution of large, cross-functional programs with tight timelinesWork directly with senior business and technology leadership, with minimal oversightMentor teams and foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvementWhat we valueStrong analytical thinking with ability to break down complex business problemsAbility to operate as a trusted partner to business stakeholdersHands-on mindset with a bias for execution over coordinationLeadership presence with ability to influence across global teamsHigh ownership, accountability, and ability to manage competing prioritiesClear and effective communication across business and technical audiencesBasic Qualifications12–15+ years of experience in financial services technology (Front/Middle Office)Strong experience in both System Analysis and QA/Testing leadership rolesProven ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and validation strategiesExtensive experience in Agile story writing, including creation of well-defined user stories, acceptance criteria, refinement, backlog grooming, and ensuring traceability across requirements, development, and testing cyclesGather, analyze, and document business and system requirements from stakeholdersDeep experience in functional, integration, regression, and performance testingHands-on experience with test automation tools and frameworksExperience working in agile delivery models with distributed teamsProficiency in SQL for data analysis, validation, and troubleshootingGather, analyze, and document business and system requirements from stakeholdersPreferred QualificationsStrong domain expertise in Middle Office, Cash, IBOR (Investment Book of Record), Trade ProcessingExpertise in Swift MT/MX Messages and ISO 20022Experience working in cloud-native architectures (AWS/Azure)Exposure to event-driven systems, messaging platforms (Kafka), and microservicesExperience with tools such as Selenium, Cucumber, JUnit/TestNG, Jenkins, Git, MavenStrong understanding of data validation, reconciliation, and downstream impactsExperience driving QA transformation and automation at scaleAbility to troubleshoot data and application issues end-to-endEducationBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance or related fieldWork Requirement3 days onsite Flexible alignment with global teams (onshore/offshore collaboration required)Salary Range: $115,000 - $205,000 AnnualThe 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.For a full overview, visit https://hrportal.ehr.com/statestreet/Home.About State StreetAcross 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 partn