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Lead Systems Analyst - Middle Office - Asset Mgt - Boston, MA or Mar by "Gary Wright" wrightassociates
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Tue Oct 15, 2013 12:41 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
"Gary Wright" wrightassociates
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Position Title – WR733301102013
Lead Systems Analyst – Middle Office - Asset Mgt - Boston, MA or Marlboro,
MA Area – Excellent Package
Excellent Compensation Package - Base + Bonus + PS – Relo Assistance
Possible – No Sponsorship
Company
Large, successful, and growing Boston based Investment Management Firm -
Great Company - Lots of Upside - Excellent Compensation Package - Bonus -
Profit Sharing etc. Join a team oriented, collaborative, results focused
environment and become part of an elite organization with great growth
possibilities.
Position Responsibilities - Summary
This individual will be responsible for requirements, systems analysis,
testing, and project management supporting the Investment Coordination (IC)
group within Investment Administration (IA). The IC group is responsible
for investment performance measurement, performance attribution, benchmark
maintenance, performance composites, client cash flows, cash monitoring &
management and providing support to the investment teams.
This position requires a high level of direct interaction with business
users as well as excellent communication and delivery. The candidate should
have domain knowledge from another asset manager or financial services firm
and have previously worked in or supported an investment operations business
group. This role will report to the Manager of the Performance & Cash
Applications team.
Responsibilities:
· Interact with investment professionals to proactively identify
opportunities for new/improved systems
· Work with business partners to define, analyze and document
requirements
· Produce functional specifications for new systems and enhancements
· Coordinate the work of systems analysts, software developers & QA
testers (onshore/offshore), database architects and data vendors to design
and implement robust technical solutions to achieve business outcomes
· Coordinate project tasks across multiple IT groups
· Plan and perform functional testing of new systems and
enhancements
· Provide ongoing support including issue tracking and status
reporting
· Collaborate with business partners to prioritize
support/enhancement needs
· Key to this role is maintaining effective client relationships,
communication, organization/execution/follow-through, analytical capability,
taking ownership, working collaboratively, and challenging the status quo
Required Skills and Competencies:
· A minimum of 10 years of work experience in a financial services
technology environment
· Experience in back / middle office processes for an asset manager
or financial services firm
· Strong client relationship, communication and analytical skills
· Change agent, creative, innovative and focused on continuous
improvements
· Demonstrated project management experience on medium to large
initiatives
· Demonstrated analytical experience on new systems build-outs as
well as on enhancements to existing systems
· Strong understanding of investment processes
· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or
related discipline
Keys to this Position:
1. Domain: Strong Asset Management knowledge with a focus on middle office
IT operations. This individual will be supporting the Performance and Cash
Team. Any knowledge of Cash Management or Performance is a plus.
2. Strong Systems Analysis skills are required.
3. Project Management skills are also required. This is a senior level
individual contributor role that will eventually lead a team. Leadership
aptitude is desired.
4. Sources: The ideal candidate will come from another Asset Manager
within the IT middle office operations area.
5. Soft skills include intellectual curiosity, client orientation, delivery
ownership and analytical rigor.
Contact Information - Resumes in Word format to:
Gary Wright - President - Wright Associates
Phone - (508) 761-6354 - Email - GaryWright@WrightAssociates.org - WEB
Site - www.wrightassociates.org
Position Title – WR733301102013
Lead Systems Analyst – Middle Office - Asset Mgt - Boston, MA or Marlboro,
MA Area – Excellent Package
Excellent Compensation Package - Base + Bonus + PS – Relo Assistance
Possible – No Sponsorship
Company
Large, successful, and growing Boston based Investment Management Firm -
Great Company - Lots of Upside - Excellent Compensation Package - Bonus -
Profit Sharing etc. Join a team oriented, collaborative, results focused
environment and become part of an elite organization with great growth
possibilities.
Position Responsibilities - Summary
This individual will be responsible for requirements, systems analysis,
testing, and project management supporting the Investment Coordination (IC)
group within Investment Administration (IA). The IC group is responsible
for investment performance measurement, performance attribution, benchmark
maintenance, performance composites, client cash flows, cash monitoring &
management and providing support to the investment teams.
This position requires a high level of direct interaction with business
users as well as excellent communication and delivery. The candidate should
have domain knowledge from another asset manager or financial services firm
and have previously worked in or supported an investment operations business
group. This role will report to the Manager of the Performance & Cash
Applications team.
Responsibilities:
· Interact with investment professionals to proactively identify
opportunities for new/improved systems
· Work with business partners to define, analyze and document
requirements
· Produce functional specifications for new systems and enhancements
· Coordinate the work of systems analysts, software developers & QA
testers (onshore/offshore)
and implement robust technical solutions to achieve business outcomes
· Coordinate project tasks across multiple IT groups
· Plan and perform functional testing of new systems and
enhancements
· Provide ongoing support including issue tracking and status
reporting
· Collaborate with business partners to prioritize
support/enhancement needs
· Key to this role is maintaining effective client relationships,
communication, organization/
taking ownership, working collaboratively, and challenging the status quo
Required Skills and Competencies:
· A minimum of 10 years of work experience in a financial services
technology environment
· Experience in back / middle office processes for an asset manager
or financial services firm
· Strong client relationship, communication and analytical skills
· Change agent, creative, innovative and focused on continuous
improvements
· Demonstrated project management experience on medium to large
initiatives
· Demonstrated analytical experience on new systems build-outs as
well as on enhancements to existing systems
· Strong understanding of investment processes
· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or
related discipline
Keys to this Position:
1. Domain: Strong Asset Management knowledge with a focus on middle office
IT operations. This individual will be supporting the Performance and Cash
Team. Any knowledge of Cash Management or Performance is a plus.
2. Strong Systems Analysis skills are required.
3. Project Management skills are also required. This is a senior level
individual contributor role that will eventually lead a team. Leadership
aptitude is desired.
4. Sources: The ideal candidate will come from another Asset Manager
within the IT middle office operations area.
5. Soft skills include intellectual curiosity, client orientation, delivery
ownership and analytical rigor.
Contact Information - Resumes in Word format to:
Gary Wright - President - Wright Associates
Phone - (508) 761-6354 - Email - GaryWright@WrightAs
Site - www.wrightassociate
GROUP FOOTER MESSAGE
The New England Networking Group is Moderated by:
Gary L. Wright - President/Principal - Wright Associates
Wright Associates specializes in High Technology Recruiting Services for the New England Market Place.
Phone: 508-761-6354
Email: mailto:GaryWright@WrightAssociates.org
Website: www.WrightAssociates.org
Gary L. Wright - President/Principal - Wright Associates
Wright Associates specializes in High Technology Recruiting Services for the New England Market Place.
Phone: 508-761-6354
Email: mailto:GaryWright@WrightAssociates.org
Website: www.WrightAssociates.org
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