Business System Analyst (Investment)

Job Title: Business Systems Analyst (Investment)

Primary Location: Hybrid – Madison, WI

Position Type: Direct Hire

• Location : Madison, WI area (within 50-mile radius): 3 days in-office per week

Chicago, IL area: Remote work with 1 day per week in Madison office

Overview

An Investment Business Systems Engineer with our premier client! This is a full-time hybrid role in Madison, Wisconsin.

We are seeking an experienced Investment Business Systems Engineer to join our client's Technology Team, which supports, implements, and develops industry-leading systems and platforms to handle a diverse and complex set of investment portfolios and strategies. The team strives to be a trusted advisor and partner to the business, delivering maximum value from technology investments, and aligning technology with the organization's future direction, all while adhering to industry standards.

In this role, you will lead the day-to-day technical work related to business systems architecture, supporting front and middle office functionality for both public and private markets. You will also oversee the construction and maintenance of processes utilized by engineers and consultants. This position requires deep investment industry knowledge to effectively analyze, design, model/prototype, test, and guide the implementation of critical systems. You will partner with Operations and Technology to ensure systems are optimally designed to meet business needs and remain sustainable over time.

What You Bring to the Role (Ideal Experience)

• Bachelor's Degree required (Information Systems, Computer Science, or Finance preferred).

• 5 years of investment management industry experience.

• In-depth knowledge of one or more third-party ABOR/IBOR applications such as SimCorp Dimension, Eagle STAR/PACE, or equivalent with a focus on public and/or private markets.

• Substantial knowledge of investment industry operational and functional capabilities.

• Substantial knowledge of investment industry strategies, processes, and technologies.

• Hands-on experience with SimCorp Dimension is a plus.

• Experience working in Agile methodology is a plus.

• Ability to influence outcomes objectively and work cross-functionally.

• Strong documentation and technical communication skills.

• Ability to envision solutions, communicate them effectively, and translate conceptual designs into tangible outputs.

• Capable of communicating complex technical concepts in plain language.

• Detailed familiarity with common investment practices and securities.

• Proven ability to design technology solutions to solve business problems.

• Ability to translate business requirements into technology specifications and design systems to meet those needs.

What You'll Do (Skills Used in this Position)

• Partner with Technology Owners, Business Owners, and Operations to research and implement new solutions while identifying their support needs.

• Analyze the needs of Investment Management, Operations, and Technology teams to ensure business requirements are met through software design, development, and deployment (including upgrades and new implementations).

• Serve as the architect/designer for investment management applications and systems, ensuring proper interaction between applications, systems, and components.

• Develop test plans, scenarios, and procedures for new software implementations.

• Identify gaps and risks in systems architecture, design, and projects. Recommend solutions to address or minimize these risks.

• Lead, facilitate, and coordinate the software/solution architecture and design, including the code required for implementation.

• Implement software testing (manual, automated, and exploratory) and evaluate results; document and report defects; oversee ongoing maintenance and upgrades.

• Serve as a subject matter expert on IT business applications to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues.

• Continue to evolve knowledge of investment, and asset management business practices from both theoretical and practical perspectives.

• Maintain awareness of investment industry-specific technology trends and forecast future shifts.

• Research new investment management technologies to advance business capabilities and stay informed on industry products, vendors, and services.